Blogs & Podcasts

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Amanda's Best of 2025 Fiction & Romance

December 25, 2025

Amanda Dembiec

Let's end the year with some great fiction reads!

Podcast

Urban League of Middle Tennessee with Clifton Harris

December 25, 2025

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Clifton Harris, President and CEO of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT).

Podcast

Mohammed with the Magic Finger

December 24, 2025

A boy with unusual abilities saves his uncle’s life three times; when the two set out to seek their fortunes, which one will save the other?

Podcast

Fred Harvey III, Grandson of Fred Harvey

December 23, 2025

In this episode, Sarah talks with Fred Harvey’s grandson, Fred Harvey III. While the iconic Harvey’s Department Store is a central focus, the conversation also explores several other topics—including mid-20th-century Nashville.

One For Your Watchlist: Fitzwilly

December 19, 2025

Ben English

'Tis the season to do some lighthearted crimes.

Podcast

Public Access TV with Cameron McCasland

December 18, 2025

Discussing public access television and filmmaking with NECAT studio manager Cameron McCasland

Podcast

How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones

December 17, 2025

Who doesn’t love a wedding? When a miller invites several animal chiefs to his wedding, a young lad tries to warn them away from the event; will any of the animals listen?