Blogs & Podcasts

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Podcast

Metro's Business Assistance Office with Jeremy Frye and Sierra Washington

May 28, 2026

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Jeremy Frye and Sierra Washington from Metro’s Business Assistance Office (BAO).

Who is Theo of Golden?

May 28, 2026

Amanda Dembiec

Need a little literary magic?

Podcast

The Story of the Three Sons of Hali part 2

May 27, 2026

The story of the sons continues with more magic and wonder, as well as The Story of the Fair Circassians!

Podcast

Nashville Entrepreneur Center and Twende with Sam Davidson

May 14, 2026

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Sam Davidson, local entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Nashville Entrepreneur Center (The EC).

It's a Book! It's a TV Show! It's Both!

May 14, 2026

Amanda Dembiec

Read then watch. It's double your pleasure, double your fun!

Podcast

The Prince Who Wanted to See the World

May 13, 2026

A prince sets off seeking adventure but ends up the slave to a king -- and one who hates the young prince’s father! Will the prince find his way to freedom, despite the impossible tasks set him by his cruel master?

Children's Books That Celebrate Mothers

May 12, 2026

Caroline Cronin

May is for celebrating Mother's Day! Here are some picture books that honor the journey of motherhood, in many different and special ways.

Cats! Cats! Cats!

May 12, 2026

Klem-Mari Cajigas

Do you love cats? Picture books? So does BBTL! Check our staff favorites in this blog post!

Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, and Sigourney Weaver

One For Your Watchlist: Working Girl

May 10, 2026

Ben English

Mike Nichols paired with this cast and 1980's NYC is a winning combination.

Podcast

Cannetella

May 6, 2026

A princess will only marry a man who fits a precise description – and the only one who fits is a sorcerer and her father’s deadly enemy! Will this tale end in tears or in triumph?