In this family- and Nashville-business-themed episode, we're happy to welcome back longtime Archives friend Sandra Shelton! Sarah and our newest Archives staff member, Rachel Salvatori, sit down with Sandra for a lively conversation about the maternal side of her family, the Sandersons, and, more specifically, her grandfather, Frank Riley Sanderson.

This episode is also part of Metro Archives' ongoing project, The Right of Way, which explores Nashville's transportation history through programs, an exhibit, an upcoming blog series, additional podcast episodes, and more!

If you haven't already, we also recommend checking out Sandra's first appearance on Back in the Day! While not directly related to this episode, it's a fun conversation about her former Hillsboro Village business, the beloved Pangaea. It's a great listen, especially for former fans of the shop!

This time, Sandra returns to share more about her grandfather's life and his various business ventures, including his time in the automobile business.

Notable Mentions from the Episode

Sandra generously shared several photographs of her grandfather, including the image below that Sarah references during the episode. Apparently, Frank Riley Sanderson bears a striking resemblance to Dan Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey!

Thank you to Sandra for joining us and providing all the wonderful photos of her family!