EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 29 MIN
Shockers From the Mayor’s Office and Fair Board. Plus, Should We ‘Harden’ Middle Schools?
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
Two massive headlines dropped this week, with the resignation of Metro’s chief development officer Bob Mendes and the ethical complaint filed against Fair Board chair Jasper Hendricks alleging he’s been colluding with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring NASCAR to the Nashville Fairgrounds. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to dig deeper into those stories, the weapon detection systems being installed in Metro Nashville public middle schools, and more. Plus, there’s too much going on this weekend!Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode:Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.
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Two massive headlines dropped this week, with the resignation of Metro’s chief development officer Bob Mendes and the ethical complaint filed against Fair Board chair Jasper Hendricks alleging he’s been colluding with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring NASCAR to the Nashville Fairgrounds. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to dig deeper into those stories, the weapon detection systems being installed in Metro Nashville public middle schools, and more. Plus, there’s too much going on this weekend!Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode:Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville 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.
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