Monique Odom, Director of Parks and Recreation in Nashville, talks about how parks are an essential part of a city structure, and how COVID-19 has had an impact on the parks system. We also talk about the Master Plan for parks and the future of parks and greenways in Nashville.

COIVD-19 forecasts have made a downward shift. Nashville suffers the worst consumer spending drop in the nation. Also, we talk with Wes Keegan of Tailgate Brewery to hear his perspective on Nashville’s restaurants being re-open.

Whiskey tours are relaunching in Nashville. The Blue Angels will make a major appearance over downtown today. Plus, we talk with District 15 councilman Jeff Syracuse about Nashville’s heavily contested budget that was recently proposed.

Streets are closing in Nashville so that people can all gather together in one small place. Nashville ramps up testing for hot spots? Plus, what’s open right now in Nashville? We’ll give you a list of notable places to check out during phase one.

Being unemployed is apparently better than working. Mayor Cooper sends his proposed budget to the city council. Also, if you’ve ever wanted to wear socks on your face out in public, Tennessee is giving you that chance.

The Tennessee Titans release their 2020 schedule and choose a new CEO. The Tennessee National Guard will be flying over Nashville on May 12th. And how do we talk about the economic impact Covid-19 has had on Nashville to get our city back on track?

Leigh Hillenmeyer joins us to talk about Nashville, the fashion industry, the backstory of Hearne Dry Goods (which stretches all the way back to Louisiana), as well as the mission that Leigh has set out for the company.

Tennessee heads east as parts of the Smoky Mountains begin to open. Metro issues recommendations for religious gatherings. Also, Nashville restaurants prepare to reopen as metro makes the announcement to begin phase one.

Unpack your sweaters for the weekend. Williamson County is building condos for their cars. Parts of Middle Tennessee were hand carved 1500 years ago.

Tennesseans learn a new weather word this week. Bowling alleys are making a comeback. And we take a quiz to see if our knowledge of COVID-19 is viral.