EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 30 MIN
The Kitchen Filling Nashville’s Napier Neighborhood With Joy
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
When Chef Sterling Wright left the reality show “Hell’s Kitchen” in 2014, he could have gone to work in any restaurant around the world. Instead, he came home to Nashville’s J.C. Napier Homes, launched Joy Kitchen, and started teaching the kids in the neighborhood how to cook. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Chef Sterling, alongside two of his young prodigies — Xavier Winston and Marianna Cokley — to learn more about Joy Kitchen, the culinary incubator Cooking the Wright Way, and what the program has taught them about confidence and community. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 24th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Political Gabfest 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 City Cast 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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When Chef Sterling Wright left the reality show “Hell’s Kitchen” in 2014, he could have gone to work in any restaurant around the world. Instead, he came home to Nashville’s J.C. Napier Homes, launched Joy Kitchen, and started teaching the kids in the neighborhood how to cook. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Chef Sterling, alongside two of his young prodigies — Xavier Winston and Marianna Cokley — to learn more about Joy Kitchen, the culinary incubator Cooking the Wright Way, and what the program has taught them about confidence and community. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 24th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Political Gabfest 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 City Cast 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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