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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 50 MIN

Hot chicken fest at 20, parting words from a moderate state rep, sick kids and immigration enforcement

from This Is Nashville · host WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio

It's been twenty years since the first Music City Hot Chicken Festival. Today, we get a little spicy with founder former mayor Bill Purcell and second generation proprietor of Prince’s Hot Chicken Andre Prince.Plus, retiring state house representative Caleb Hemmer joins for an exit interview. And Anita Wadhwani shares the latest on sick and disabled kids with questionable immigration status being turned over to authorities. A judge considers their fate this week.Live streaming available at youtube.com/@wpln and at wpln.org. All episodes also available through our podcast feed.Guests: Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D-59), Tennessee State House Andre Prince, second-generation proprietor, Prince’s Hot Chicken Bill Purcell, former mayor, founder Nashville Hot Chicken festival Anita Wadhwani, senior reporter, Tennessee Lookout

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