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Nashville Storytellers

by The Tennessean

Podcast by The Tennessean

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Episodes

  1. Nashville Storytellers: Brandi Reeves explains how her family of choice was formed

    She pushed away her family in addiction. In recovery, Brandie Reeves forged a family of choice.

  2. Nashville Storytellers: Michael tells his story of adopting a 27 year-old son

    Life changed quickly for this family who adopted an adult as their first 'child.'

  3. Nashville Storytellers: Meet Helen Johnson and her 6 siblings

    The oldest of seven kids, Helen Johnson found out you could get brothers and sisters from the hospital or the airport. Three of her siblings are adopted, two from Ethiopia. And she even got to go to Africa to help bring home one of her brothers.

  4. Nashville Storytellers: Curtis Shaw talks about egg donor shopping

    Curtis Shaw and his husband decided they wanted children. All they had to do was find an egg donor, and another woman to carry their child. Well, children. The couple now are proud parents of twin boys.

  5. Chef Brett Swayn shares how he rebuilt his life and The Cookery from the bottom up

    Chef Brett Swayn talks about what brought him to Nashville, his struggles once he arrived and how he came to train the homeless to cook.

  6. From dinner parties, to winning Chopped, here’s Chef Brian's food journey to The Mockingbird

    Where did Chef Brian Riggenbach’s food journey begin? In the kitchen with his mom. Hear about the whirlwind adventure from Sunday pop-up dinners with friends, to TV fame as a winner on Chopped, and now to Nashville.

  7. Chef Andy Little shares his transition from tuba to tenderloin at Josephine and Prima

    Before people called him “Chef,” Andrew Little had another nickname. Hear about the secret talent that earned the Josephine/Prima chef a college scholarship.

  8. Mignon Francois explains how she took life’s lemons and made them sweet at the Cupcake Collection

    At The Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois sells joy with frosting & sprinkles. But behind the kitchen door, mascara & tears may be running down her face.

  9. Chef Vui Hunt explains how food helped her find her way and start a Juice Bar and Vui's Kitchen

    When Vui Hunt was a young girl, new to America, she felt lost. People said she was shy. Here’s how food helped her find her voice — and the confidence to share her story. -Chef Vui Hunt explains how food helped her find her way and start a Juice Bar and Vui's Kitchen

  10. Jessica Bliss shares her fantasy football glory moments that changed her newsroom experience

    Journalists report stories all the time. But what do Nashvillians really know about the anchors, columnists and reporters who present the news each day? Join us for a night when the media get personal and turn the spotlight on themselves.

  11. Blake Farmer describes his shortlived rockstar experience

    Journalists report stories all the time. But what do Nashvillians really know about the anchors, columnists and reporters who present the news each day? Join us for a night when the media get personal and turn the spotlight on themselves.

  12. Steve Cavendish shares his learning experience with unions in journalism

    Journalists report stories all the time. But what do Nashvillians really know about the anchors, columnists and reporters who present the news each day? Join us for a night when the media get personal and turn the spotlight on themselves.

  13. Jeremy and Jason Finley share their experiences as brothers in the newsroom

    Journalists report stories all the time. But what do Nashvillians really know about the anchors, columnists and reporters who present the news each day? Join us for a night when the media get personal and turn the spotlight on themselves.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Podcast by The Tennessean

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The Tennessean

Produced by Nashville Storytellers

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Podcast by The Tennessean

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Nashville Storytellers has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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