Christian Nationalism, Project 2025, and Nashville’s Role in Their Rise

Metro Council just passed a new rule requiring proof of Tennessee residency to speak at public comment, and Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s slate of new anti-Nazi measures will be on second reading at next week’s meeting. To help put these recent legislative actions into context, we’re revisiting our conversation with State Senator Heidi Campbell from earlier this summer. What makes our city such an attractive place for neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and Christian nationalists to demonstrate? What is Christian nationalism, and who is fueling that movement? And if these far-right groups consider Nashville to be “the tip of the spear” for their ideologies, what are the potential implications for our city — as well as for our state, our country, and democracy on a global scale? You can hear our episode on the Council rule change here. You can hear our episode on Mayor O’Connell’s new measures here. Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. By the way, we’d love for you to write in and tell us why you do or don’t vote for a special episode we’re planning.  Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. **This episode originally aired July 17, 2024