This Is Nashville Podcast

Nashvilles non-profit film center The Belcourt Theatre turns one hundred this month and there's no denying its long and positive impact on this city.

Over the course of a century, The Belcourt has been many different things including a stage for the Grand Ole Opry, a silent film house and a community playhouse for children's theatre. Join us today as we explore celebrations planned for this impressive and notable milestone, the highs and lows of its history, how it became the independent film industry powerhouse it is today.

This episode was produced by Justin Barney and Mary Mancini.

Guests

• Stephanie Silverman, Executive Director, The Belcourt Theatre
• Teddy Minton, Public Historian and Archivist, The Belcourt Theatre
• Tom Wills, Community Volunteer

Mister Rogers once told his young viewers to “look for the helpers” in times of crisis.

On this episode we talk with advocates who work every day with some of the most vulnerable in this country: immigrants. We hear from lawyers on both the employment side and the humanitarian side of immigration law. Plus, we learn about the impact of being an immigration lawyer in 2025 has on mental health. 

This episode was produced by Char Daston and Josh Deepan. 

GUESTS:

• Doug Russo – owner, Rose Immigration Law Firm
• Linda Rose – founder, Rose Immigration Law Firm
• Tessa Lemos del Pino – Executive Director – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
• Bethany Jackson – Senior Counsel – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
• Aineth Murguia – Assistant Legal Director – Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors

Do you have a concern you would like him to address? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls!

This month, the mayor talks ICE raids, transportation, the State of Metro and more. Then, later in the show, we hear from Metro Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite about the latest property tax assessment and appeals process.

Next month, the mayor is scheduled to join us on Thursday, June 18. Mark your calendar and call 615-760-2000 at noon that day with your question or comment. You can also leave us a message at 615-751-2500 and it might end up on the show!

This episode was produced by Mary Mancini and Cynthia Abrams.

Guests

• Freddie O’Connell, Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
• Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property, Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

Bill Birdsong Miller has been playing and creating music for over 50 years. He might be having more fun now than ever before.

Nashville-based musician Bill Birdsong Miller is an icon in the Native American music community. He discovered his love for music when he was young, and the deep connection and joy he found when he played has guided him through a career spanning several decades, countless tours and 3 grammy wins. Today he’s here to share wisdom he’s earned from his global career and his own evolution as an artist–  and he’ll be performing live in the studio. Join us!

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

GUESTS

• Bill Birdsong Miller

FURTHER LISTENING

• This Is Nashville | Ever go to concert inside a cave? You can at The Caverns

Yesterday, reporters assigned to cover the Tennessee State Capitol joined us for a legislative wrap-up. Today, we go a bit deeper with a post-session analysis.

How will the bills passed on issues like education, immigration and foster care impact the lives of the people who live and work in Tennessee? Plus, we’re opening up the phone lines because it’s your turn to talk. What questions or comments do you have about the legislation passed this year? Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation.

This episode was produced and hosted by Mary Mancini.

Guests

• Bruce Barry, Opinion Columnist, Tennessee Lookout
• Dawn Schluckebier, Advocacy and Government Relations Director; Think Tennessee
• Cameron Smith, Opinion Columnist and Member of the Editorial Board, Tennessean

Further reading and listening

• You can access the Think Tennessee State of our State dashboard on its website.
• Think Tennessee also publishes a State of our Counties dashboard.
• Listen to After the Gavel, Part 1: Legislative Wrap Up on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.