This week, we sit down with Lauren Clanton, Behavioral Specialist at Faith Family Medical Center, to dive into the key issues and opportunities influencing Nashville’s health landscape. We explore her work in community engagement, the importance of equitable access to resources, and the partnerships driving meaningful change across the city.

This week, we sit down with Mark Yancy, CEO of NashvilleHealth, to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Nashville’s public health. We discuss access to healthier choices, how the city’s infrastructure impacts well-being, and the collaborative work needed to move Nashville forward.

Join us this week as we sit down with Joshua Haston, Development Manager at LDG Development, to unpack the challenges and solutions behind affordable housing. We explore how LDG builds stronger communities, navigates complex regulations, and supports working families—plus the human stories that show why this issue matters.

This week, we sit down with Glenn Cranfield, President & CEO of the Nashville Rescue Mission, to talk about how the organization has been serving Nashville’s homeless community since 1953, offering not just shelter, but hope, restoration, and faith-driven transformation.

This week, we sat down with Danny Herron, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, to talk about how the organization is building more than homes—creating stability through education, financial literacy, and community partnerships that strengthen Middle Tennessee.

In this episode, Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby shares her journey leading a rural community, tackling challenges like Hurricane Helene, supporting female leadership, and fostering resilience through partnerships and regional cooperation.

In this episode, Nashville's Mayor Freddie O’Connell shares his vision for the city’s future focusing on quality of life, affordable housing, and smart, balanced growth. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, community, and the next chapter for Nashville.

In this episode, Chattanooga's Mayor Tim Kelly shares his journey from business to politics and how he’s driving the city’s transformation through economic mobility, early childhood education, and public-private partnerships.

This week, we sit down with Erik Schelzig, editor for the Tennessee Journal and co-author of 'Welcome to Capitol Hill: 50 Years of Scandal in Tennessee Politics'. Erik shares captivating stories from his 20-year career covering the Tennessee State House, discusses the challenges facing the media industry, and provides insights into major political scandals in Tennessee's history.

In this episode, James Pond, CEO of the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation, shares why early literacy matters and how programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, book buses, and storybook trails are helping Tennessee kids thrive.

In this candid conversation, recorded as part of an exit interview, former U.S. Congressman Mark Green (TN-7) reflects on his years in public service and his decision to step away from Congress. No topic or question was off-limits, as Green shared his professional experiences, personal challenges, and hopes for Tennessee’s future.

Dr. Cynthia Osborne, founder and executive director of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Peabody College, discusses the importance of early childhood development and the impact of state policies on families and children.

Dr. LaTonya Mouzon, Executive Director of Arise2Read, a Memphis-based literacy nonprofit, joins the conversation to discuss the critical importance of literacy in early education.

Elizabeth Sherrard and Elizabeth Atack are leaders at Nashville Public Library, working together to expand access to education, literacy, and community resources through innovative programs and donor support that uplift families across Davidson County.

Dr. Lisa Piercey is a physician, entrepreneur, and author who helps mid-career professionals find freedom through business ownership while investing in healthcare companies that strengthen rural communities.

Dr. Leah Melber is the President & CEO of Adventure Science Center in Nashville, where she leads efforts to advance equity, foster innovation, and expand community engagement through immersive STEM learning experiences that inspire curiosity across all ages.