Nashville Public Library Interview

http://www.library.nashville.org
Their mission is to Inspire reading, advance learning and connect our community
Which is done with the help from The Nashville Public Library Foundation
http://www.nplf.org

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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

Veterans Recovery Center Council Interview

Did you know 22 Veterans commit suicide each day?
The Veterans Recovery Center is a therapeutic and educational community serving Veterans who are living with mental illness and moderate to severe (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We support Veterans in defining and pursuing their individual goals and visions for their future based on their personal strengths and self-chosen values & interests.

They provide opportunities for Veterans so that they may actively engage in the community as they achieve their personally defined recovery outcomes.  They will work with each Veteran to instill hope, teach life skills, validate strengths, and build our community as we assist Veterans on their personal journeys to reclaim their opportunity of maintaining a better Quality of Life.

Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

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

Luminous Nashville / Invisible Children Benefit

Meet Suzanna Hendricks, Co-Founder of KAIO Productions and former Invisible Children staff member. Their team has dreamed up LUMINOUS. (take 1:18 to watch this)

Friday, December 5, at 8:00 pm ­ Marathon Music Works. LUMINOUS: a night of music + dance —bringing the West Coast, NYC, and all the incredible things of Nashville into one night.
The event will benefit Invisible Children’s Legacy Scholarship program.
IC’s Legacy Scholarship Program provides merit­based scholarships to motivated and talented students who have the potential to be the next generation of leaders in northern Uganda. The San Diego based non­profit has asked for help this Fall in hosting events across the country to support fundraising efforts to ensure the 500 current students are funded through to the end of their university education in Northern Uganda.
http://www.invisiblechildren.com

LUMINOUS: a night of dance + music is a dynamic, 21+, one night event fusing all of the things that make Nashville unique. Community, artistry, music and experience. By incorporating dance and elevating the experience level of typical events, the goal is to raise $50,000. Guests can look forward to dance and aerialist performances, 2 artists, a DJ set and dance party by NYC based DJ’s the Jane Doze and hosted by Kate Voegele.

Join KAIO Productions in the effort to ensure the remaining students of the Legacy Scholarship program are able to complete their education.
Buy your tickets now!!! This is an event not to be missed!

December 5th, 8PM @ Marathon Music Works
**Note: All ticket prices are tax deductible donations.**

Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

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

The Little Pantry That Could Interview

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

Produced by Guy Fell & Dan Buckley for Lightning 100

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

A Soldier’s Child Interview

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’

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

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

abrasiveMedia Interview

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

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