Best Church On The Drive Team Podcasts (2024)

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Christmas Marketing 18:51

3h ago18:51

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Kim, Zac, and Tika share Christmas marketing tips for churches, timelines, creative ideas, and strategies to promote holiday services.By Church Communications Group

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Heart & Ability // JOSH PLANT 34:50

18h ago34:50

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Most people believe they have good hearts. What we do with our abilities reveals whether or not this is actually true.By Church On The Drive Team

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Love & Fear: Part 5 // JOSH PLANT 34:55

7h ago34:55

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Believing in Jesus can't become a substitute for following Jesus. To follow Jesus we have to walk in the way of love and determine that people always matter more.By Church On The Drive Team

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Christmas Advertising 15:14

2h ago15:14

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Zac, Garret and Nick share tips for effective Christmas advertising across digital platforms to reach your local community.By Church Communications Group

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Halloween 17:35

3d ago17:35

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Kim, Zac and Steve discuss if churches should have Halloween events and share ideas for trunk-or-treats and community outreach.By Church Communications Group

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Love & Fear: Part 4 // JOSH PLANT 23:34

3d ago23:34

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Christians should abandon war language and the mindset that comes with it. Jesus said to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. It's not us vs them. It's about bringing heaven to earth in everything we do.By Church On The Drive Team

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Hey, We Need To Talk... YouTube 15:31

22d ago15:31

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Kim, Zac and Tika talk YouTube best practices, including content strategy, SEO tips, and effective video optimization.By Church Communications Group

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Love & Fear: Part 3 // JOSH PLANT 34:25

22d ago34:25

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Rather than try to win a culture war and rule through force, Jesus followers are called to serve others and put their needs ahead of our own. We follow Jesus's example best when we show others we are for them, not against them.By Church On The Drive Team

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Love & Fear: Part 2 // MATT STEEN 31:11

22d ago31:11

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Following Jesus isn't about winning or losing a culture war. It's about losing your life so you can find it. It's about laying down your life so that others might live....even when it comes to politics.By Church On The Drive Team

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Instagram & Facebook 17:56

29d ago17:56

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Kim, Zac, and Garrett share tips for church communications on Facebook and Instagram. Create engaging content and build online community!By Church Communications Group

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Ep. 40: The State of Money: Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter Explains the State’s Approach to Investing In and Attracting Business 1:01:52

23d ago1:01:52

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Tennessee is an economic engine. Stuart McWhorter is one of the conductors. During his tenure as the Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner, McWhorter has overseen nearly 160 projects, which represent more than 21,700 job commitments and $10.9 billion in capital investment. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Mill…

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Social Media 14:53

1M ago14:53

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Hey, we need to talk! We'll explore different platforms, who uses them, posting/scheduling tips, content best practices, and more!By Church Communications Group

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Love & Fear: Part 1 // JOSH PLANT 32:16

1M ago32:16

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We've allowed division into our churches. Once upon a time, people knew who Christians were by the unity they displayed and by the way they behaved. It is no longer evident.By Church On The Drive Team

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Hey, We Need To Talk... What Drives Your Creativity 15:58

1M ago15:58

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We need to talk! Zac, Tika & Brittany explore unconventional inspiration for church comms. From reality TV to travel, fuel your creative fireBy Church Communications Group

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Do Not Stop Him // JOSH PLANT 30:40

1M ago30:40

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Jesus swings the doors open wide and invites everyone who would call him king to participate in the service of the Kingdom of God. Anyone who harms the faith of someone trying to follow and serve Jesus will answer to God.By Church On The Drive Team

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Ep. 39: Resident Experts: Local Experts Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Real Estate in Nashville 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

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Nashville has been in the top 10 hottest housing markets in the United States. The city has drawn attention from individuals and investors from coast to coast. However, over the last two years sales have slowed some due to high interest rates and uncertainty surrounding the economy. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, we sit down with Greater N…

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I Doubt It: Part 3 // JOSH PLANT 33:18

2M ago33:18

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Each of us has done things we are not proud of. This can leave us wondering if God would ever forgive us.By Church On The Drive Team

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Hey, We Need To Talk...Introductions Part 2 14:32

2M ago14:32

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This week we need to talk with our team! On this episode we introduce Tika Stock & Steve Tarlton, friends of the CCG.By Church Communications Group

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Hey, We Need To Talk...Introductions Part 1 14:51

2M ago14:51

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This week we need to talk with our team! On this episode we introduce Brittany Bookout & Garrett Gerhart, members of the CCG team.By Church Communications Group

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"Hey, We Need to Talk...Introducing the New Church Communications Podcast" with Kim Tarlton & Zac Bernauer 5:54

2M ago5:54

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Hey, Church Communicator, it’s time to talk! We are kicking off this Podcast with a little behind the scenes get to know you with Zac & Kim. Get ready to level up your comms game with the New Church Communications Group Podcast! We’re dropping fresh episodes every week, bringing you the hottest takes on all things church communications. Our team ha…

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I Doubt It: Week 2 // JOSH PLANT 30:56

2M ago30:56

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Most people will concede that Jesus was a great moral teacher, but many have trouble accepting he was God, too. The accounts of Jesus’s life reveal that he and his followers believed he was much more than a teacher.By Church On The Drive Team

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Coffee Conversations // September 12, 2024 15:19

2M ago15:19

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We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!By Church On The Drive Team

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I Doubt It: Part 1 // JOSH PLANT 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Most Christians have faced periods of doubt in their life. The good news is that doubt is not the opposite of faith; certainty is.By Church On The Drive Team

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Ep. 38: Rehabilitate or Incarcerate? How Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk Approaches Crime 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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Glenn Funk balances safety and social justice in his role as Nashville District Attorney. The Nashville District Attorney was sworn in nearly a decade ago. Nashville’s daily prison population is about half of what it was before he took office. The second term elected official says reducing incarceration increases rehabilitation and saves metro mone…

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Ep. 37: The CEO of Music City Business 48:58

2M ago48:58

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The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is the front door to the region’s business ecosystem. Ralph Schulz is the guide. The CEO has overseen the organization since 2006, steering it through the city’s explosive growth. During his 18-year tenure, the median salary in Nashville has increased by more than 50-percent, city’s skyline has reached new heights …

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Ep. 36: Paper to Playmaker: Meet Titans CEO Burke Nihill 54:33

3M ago54:33

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Four years ago, Burke Nihill ran across a job listing on LinkedIn: General Counsel for the Tennessee Titans. He applied, but he didn’t think he would be drafted. His sports “experience” included dreaming of “wanting to be the third baseman for the Chicago Cubs” and declining an offer to play basketball at a Division 3 College. Nonetheless, Nihill w…

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Ep. 35: Bob Mendes: Development Director Talks East Bank, Makes Clear His Role Covers the Broader Nashville Area 51:37

4M ago51:37

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"I came to realize that I would never have the chance to work in an administration with somebody that I [am] so closely aligned with on issues. It makes it really easy to go to work.” – Bob Mendes, speaking of his working relationship with Mayor O'Connell Climbing the Charts was excited to sit down with Bob Mendes, Chief Development Officer for the…

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Ep. 34: Housing Matters: Unpacking the Affordable Housing Puzzle 58:52

4M ago58:52

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“My whole mission is just to affect positive change with people, and housing is such a key component to people’s health, well-being, and safety.” -- Andrea Prince According to Nashville's 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force, chaired by Mayor John Cooper, the city must create 52,498 new housing units by 2030—a daunting challenge, given that only 1,34…

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Ep. 33: Michael Briggs: Choose How You Move is More Than Transportation 1:03:51

5M ago1:03:51

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“We’re not building new roads (for the most part), so it’s about trying to use that [existing] infrastructure in better ways that meet our modern needs.” --Michael Briggs, director of mobility at Vanderbilt University's Transportation and Mobility Office, currently on loan to the City of Nashville as a director of transportation planning through 20…

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Ep. 32: Derrick "Moe" Moore: How One Slim and Two Husky Longtime Friends Created an Iconoclastic Pizza Empire! 56:55

5M ago56:55

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“I knew that if I had a Plan B, I would be 50/50. I would be one foot in and one foot out, and I had to be fully dedicated.” - Derrick ‘Moe’ Moore When the Climbing the Charts podcast first launched in 2022, the co-hosts created a list of dream guests – Moe Moore was at the top of that list, being a co-founder of Slim & Husky’s. Almost two years an…

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Ep. 31: Judge Sheila Calloway, Lonnell Matthews and Julieanna Huddle: They Don't Work with Any "Bad Kids" 1:13:32

6M ago1:13:32

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“What people don’t understand about Juvenile Court is that literally two-thirds of the cases that we deal with are about the parents.” –Judge Calloway Judge Sheila Calloway, Davidson County’s Juvenile Court Judge, and Lonnell Matthews, Davidson County’s Juvenile Court Clerk, are two of Nashville’s most accomplished individuals. They are an entertai…

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Ep. 30: Jeremy Faison: The Rest of the Story from the Libertarian Chairman of the TN House Republican Caucus 1:06:37

7M ago1:06:37

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“When you’re in the middle of the battle, to be policy-driven is smart, to be politically-driven is dangerous.” - Jeremy Faison Few people have had a closer seat to the important issues, drama, and national and international garnering headlines involving Tennessee politics than Representative Jeremy Faison, Chairman of the Tennessee House Republica…

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Ep. 29: Megan Barry: Here's Why Megan Barry Knows She Can Beat Mark Green 48:45

7M ago48:45

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“It’s already a presidential race and lots of people are going to come out and vote for the President…however, we know…that about 18% of the people who go into that booth don’t keep going down the ballot… If you’re in the voting booth, don’t stop… Make your vote count all the way down.” -Megan Barry In a hotly anticipated interview, Climbing the Ch…

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Ep. 28: Dr. Isaac Addae: Embracing the Uncomfortable in Order to Fly 50:12

8M ago50:12

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“It’s a diverse world. Companies sell products to consumers that are very diverse. Their teams and technical talent should reflect the communities that they sell products to.” – Dr. Isaac Yao Addae Dr. Isaac Addae is a man with many hats – first-generation Ghanaian American, computer engineer, strategist, business professor, entrepreneur, investor,…

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Ep. 27: Sherry Deutschmann: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs So They Can 10X Their Companies 55:14

9M ago55:14

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“If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day. If you teach him to fish, he eats for a lifetime. But if you teach a woman how to fish, she feeds the village for a lifetime. The ripple effect that women entrepreneurs have on communities and the global economy is phenomenal.” — Sherry Deutschmann Climbing the Charts sits down with Sherry Stewart Deuts…

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Ep. 26: John Ingram: Nashville SC in Less Than a Year, and the Enduring Power of the Green Light 54:42

9M ago54:42

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Former Mayor Karl Dean was known to ask, rhetorically and always in good humor, what Nashville would be without music (answer: Birmingham), but he could have substituted “the Ingrams” for music and arrived at the same punchline. There are few beloved things in Music City without fingerprints, known and unknown, that in some way trace back or connec…

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Ep. 25: Heath Clark and John Brittle: The Unbelievable True Story of “Tennessee Whiskey” 1:12:07

10M ago1:12:07

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In the 1950s, Frank Sinatra famously proclaimed Jack Daniel’s the “nectar of the gods.” Sales doubled, the warehouses emptied, and Mr. Daniel’s “nectar” was on allocation for the next twenty-five years. In 2013, a state law in Tennessee established a legal definition of “Tennessee Whiskey” for the first time, better known as the “Lincoln County Pro…

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Ep. 24: Aftyn Behn and Todd Warner: The “AOC of Tennessee” and “The Unapologetic Conservative” and Their Hot Takes on the 2024 Legislative Session 1:13:30

10M ago1:13:30

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In this episode, Climbing the Charts sits down with Republican Representative Todd Warner (District 92) and Democratic Representative Aftyn Behn (District 51). Aftyn, increasingly described as the “AOC of Tennessee,” the youngest woman elected to the Tennessee House, is poised to be a fearless advocate for progressive values. Todd, by contrast, is …

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Ep. 23: Tony Giarratana: How Downtown Living Went From Illegal to Nearly 20,000 and Where We Go From Here 1:07:30

10M ago1:07:30

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On July 21, 2006, the New York Times published an article entitled: “Creating Demand for City Living in Nashville.” The piece’s author, Lisa Chamberlain, noted that at that time, the frenzied pace of downtown residential development was slowing in major cities like New York and Chicago, but in cities like Nashville, “where no residential population…

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Ep. 22: Jon Michael: From Public Servant in the Foxhole of Short-Term Rental Regulations to Private Sector Entrepreneur, He’s Always Pro-Nashville 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

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On this new episode of Climbing the Charts, we sat down with Jon Michael, who after 15 years of toting the metro zoning code under his arm in various roles as a lawyer with Metro, joined the local Nashville law firm of Thompson Burton PLLC to create his own land use practice. If you have ever listened to a conversation about development, attended a…

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Ep. 21: Sam Davidson: How the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s New CEO Plans to Level-Up Music City’s Growing Entrepreneur Class 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

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For the launch of Episode 1 of Season 3, Climbing the Charts sat down with Sam Davidson, who on June 28, 2023, was announced as Jane Allen’s successor as the next CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC). Sam hit the ground running in this high visibility, high impact new role, which he describes on his Linkedin profile as: “Working to make Na…

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Ep. 20: Part I Re-Release (Alice Rolli), The Contest for Music City’s Next Mayor: Ready for Freddie, or Mayor Rolli? 1:16:01

1y ago1:16:01

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Early voting begins 20 days before an election and typically ends 5 days before Election Day. Translated to the current election for Nashville Mayor and other local runoff elections, that means early voting started August 25th and will run until September 9th, with Election Day being September 14th. In the general election, which took place on Thur…

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Ep. 19: Part I Re-Release (Freddie O'Connell), The Contest for Music City’s Next Mayor: Ready for Freddie, or Mayor Rolli? 1:03:06

1y ago1:03:06

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Early voting begins 20 days before an election and typically ends 5 days before Election Day. Translated to the current election for Nashville Mayor and other local runoff elections, that means early voting started August 25th and will run until September 9th, with Election Day being September 14th. In the general election, which took place on Thur…

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Ep. 18: Dean Stratouly: Dylan’s Nashville Skyline, Revisited 1:06:17

1+ y ago1:06:17

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In the recently released Travel + Leisure rankings of "The 24 Best New Luxury City Hotels Around the World,” readers likely nodded at Xenodocheio Milos in Athens.; however, #2 was likely to come as something of a surprise: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. In the words of Travel + Leisure, “It wasn’t that long ago that a pairing of the Four Seasons and…

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Ep. 17: Vivian Wilhoite, Assessor of Property, Auditions to Become Music City’s next Mayor 1:10:28

1+ y ago1:10:28

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Climbing the Charts sat down with Vivian Wilhoite, a former two-term member of the Metro Council (District 29) and current Assessor of Property for Davidson County (since 2016). And on April 28th, 2023, she formally announced that she would be auditioning for her biggest role yet: Mayor of Music City. Among the top ten candidates vying to become Na…

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Ep. 16: Mayor John Cooper: The Exit Interview 1:02:38

1+ y ago1:02:38

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On this very special episode of Climbing the Climbs, we are joined by John Cooper, Music City’s 9th Mayor (since the consolidation of the Metro Government in 1963). One of the few things Mayor Cooper’s champions and critics can both agree on is that he served a term that was almost Biblical in nature. His first week on the job, the city was threate…

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Ep. 15: Meg Epstein: Bringing the best of CA to Music City 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

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Climbing the Charts sat down with Meg Epstein, Founder and CEO of CA South. Meg launched CA South in January 2016, and despite being just 7 years old now, CA South has over a billion dollars in projects and related real estate assets under its belt, notching a place as one of the leading real estate businesses in Music City. Meg has garnered numero…

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Ep. 14: Fran Bush: Charting a Path from Foster Child to Mayoral Candidate 1:12:01

1+ y ago1:12:01

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Climbing the Charts sat down with Fran Bush, a former Metro Nashville School Board Member and owner and director of Model Kids Learning Academy which, provides childcare services to some of Nashville’s neediest families in growing communities. While some might say that running for Mayor is Fran’s biggest challenge yet, it’s hard to agree with that …

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Ep. 13: Heidi Campbell: Oak Hill’s Songwriting Former Mayor Now Ready to Lead Music City 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

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Climbing the Charts sat down with Senator Heidi Campbell – a Nashville native, former Mayor of Oak Hill, the first Democrat to flip a Tennessee State Senate Seat since 2006, and now a leading candidate to become Music City’s next mayor! Heidi shares her thoughts with us about what it takes to lead in a fiscally responsible, data-based, and compassi…

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Ep. 12: Alice Rolli: Education IS the Magic Bullet to Change Life (and City) Trajectories 1:13:17

1+ y ago1:13:17

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Climbing the Charts sat down with Alice Rolli, a serial entrepreneur, a teacher and former special assistant to then US Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander. Alice has now worn many hats in the private and public sectors, with the common thread among those roles being education and technology, and is currently auditioning for her biggest ro…

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