Bon Jovi Saves the Day, Taylor Endorses Harris, and Gun Theft Auto
On today’s Friday News Roundup, we’ve been blessed with a ton of massive international pop star news, all of which connects to our fine city. Host Grace Fuisz, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and producer/Taylor Swift superfan Marie Cecile Anderson are talking about the world’s most famous “childless cat lady” endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and driving hundreds of thousands of visitors to a voter registration website; the Country Music Association snubbing Beyoncé in this year’s CMA Award nominations; and how Jon Bon Jovi talked down a woman who appeared to be considering self harm on the ledge of the pedestrian bridge this week. (He’ll be there for you!) We’re also talking about the ongoing epidemic of guns being stolen out of cars, and how you can get involved in Nashville Volunteer Week!
And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. This Sunday, head to Cheekwood from 4-9 p.m. for the Japanese Moon Viewing, in partnership with the Japanese Consulate and Japan American Society of Tennessee. Enjoy origami and other crafts, traditional tea ceremonies, Japanese music and dancing, and don’t forget to stop by the Blevins Japanese Garden while you’re there. We've got one of our favorite guests, Melanie Ching of Music City Uke Fest, in the studio to tell us all about it. Don’t go gently, go in Tecovas!
For our article on how to find volunteer opportunities in Nashville, click here.
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