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The Little Pantry That Could Interview

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In this episode I speak with the Founder/Director, from The Little Pantry That Could, Stacy Downey. This literal pantry provides more than food. It is a community that partners with others to fulfill a wide array of needs for those in our city.
http://www.TheLittlePantryThatCould.org

The LITTLE PANTRY THAT COULD
4710 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
Located in the basement of the
W. Nashville United Methodist Church
(Back Ally Door – Across From McDonald’s Drive Through)

WHEN:
Open Saturdays 10:00am – 1:00pm

To Volunteer or Donate Items
Call or Text (615) 260-5769
Info@TheLittlePantryThatCould.org

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Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

A Soldier’s Child Interview

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Meet Daryl Mackin Founder of A Soldiers Child Foundation. Their mission is to give back to families of our fallen heroes. They do that by giving special customized birthday gifts every year to children until their 18th birthday that have lost a parent/guardian in active duty. You can sponsor a child and donate through their website www.asoldierschild.org

Coming up this Christmas you can also participate in Family to Family Christmas supporting Fort Campbell families.

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Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee ‘If Trees Could Sing’

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Paul Kingsbury shares about ‘If Trees Could Sing’ a creative project of The Nature Conservancy to help preserve our trees.
This program ‘brings together a diverse array of musical artists to talk about trees and their benefits for people. Check out their videos collected here. www.nature.org/iftreescouldsing
You can dig in deeper on each musical artist’s tree page to learn more about the featured tree species and about trees in general.’

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Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

Songs for Sound Interview

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In this interview my guest is Jamie Vernon Founder and Director of Songs for Sound.

‘Songs for Sound is a Nashville-based charity whose core mission is to improve the quality of life for profoundly deaf children worldwide by providing resources to give them the chance at a mainstream life. Songs for Sound will inform the deaf community and provide resources for cochlear implants and rehabilitation, including speech/audiology services, to children in need regardless of race, religion or any other criteria.’

Also in this interview learn about a new branch of this non-profit called Songs for Soldiers.

www.songsforsound.com

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Join them for the 2nd Annual Good People Golf Tournament October 13th at the Nashville Golf & Athletic Club to help raise funds and awareness. To register and get more information please visit: www.goodpeoplegolf.com

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Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

Explore your city today! 10/4 good buddy? :)

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I love all that this city has to offer and here is what I would do today in Nashville

Start at the Belcourt Theater at 10AM for a show- Mary Poppins 5$ All Ages

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Then head over to Demonbreun Hill and be entertained by watching a couple heats of Adults racing kids big wheels Race the Hill benefits Renewal House All Ages

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Then get some lunch at Centennial Park at some of Nashville’s food trucks while listening to Free music in the park at MUSICIANS CORNER and enjoy the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival  going on in the park and pick up some

Christmas Gifts in the Global Market #supportlocal #nonprofit

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Then head to the First Annual SoNa Fest at Dudley Park (4th & Chestnut) and take a family photo in their pumpkin patch – going on till 9pm

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 Stop in for the Launch of #SpruceBeersteen AT JACKALOPE BREWING COMPANY

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Then ARTCRAWL Houston Station and Downtown Nashville

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End your day with a Fashion Show at MERCY LOUNGE GQ Presents SETSTYLE

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abrasiveMedia Interview

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In this episode I interview Justin Harvey, Co-Founder of abrasiveMedia and Creator/Director of Project Awake.

‘abrasiveMedia exists to help artists grow, connect, and produce. We facilitate and advocate for artists in Nashville, while building relationships within the artistic community and making excellent art more accessible for our city.’

Learn more about their artist residency, classes, workshops, showcases and exhibitions here

Or visit their Facebook page here

Check out Justin’s exciting new endeavor here Project Awake 

Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

Renewal House

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In this episode meet Jennifer Wheeler the Development Director for Renewal House.

‘Renewal House provides Nashville’s first, largest and most comprehensive residential recovery program for addicted women and their children — allowing families to restore, renew, and recover their lives together.’
www.renewalhouse.org

Join them on OCTOBER 4th 2014 for Race the Hill

‘Pedal With a Purpose is an 18+ team race using push and pedal riding toys. The day will begin with five-member teams customizing their vehicles to give them the most personality and competitive edge they can! At 11:00 AM, the races will start on a custom course between the Demonbreun roundabout and 14th Avenue South. The fundraiser is designed to bring awareness to Renewal House and inspire our community to work together to break the cycle of addiction and poverty. There will be prizes for the race winners, most creative vehicles, biggest individual fundraiser, and more!’
www.racethehill.com

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Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

Catholic Charities of Tennessee HOPE Program Interview

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In this episode of Nashville by Nicole I had the pleasure of interviewing Nina Gilbert, Counselor & Mark Barry, Director of Marketing for the Catholic Charities of Tennessee.

Learn more about this multifaceted non-profit serving our community here:

www.cctenn.org

Here is the direct link for the HOPE Program for children and teens that Nina Gilbert works with

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Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am

 

Poverty and The Arts Interview

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I recently enjoyed interviewing Nicole Brandt the Founder of Poverty and the Arts. Their goal is ‘to empower homeless individuals as artists and creatives by helping them generate income, meaning, and purpose in life. They use the arts to promote relationships and space for volunteers to view homeless as talented and creative individuals, thus creating better advocates and more compassionate community members.’ For more information visit their website

Their upcoming annual Gala will be held at

Abrasive Media, 434 Houston St. Nashville, TN 37203, on

September 20th

click the image for more information and purchase your tickets now

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Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

Nashville by Nicole airs on WRLT 100.1FM Lightning 100 Saturday Mornings at 7am