Is Nashville on the Wrong Track? Plus, TN Legislators Seem To Be Eyeing the Exits
The latest Vanderbilt poll was released yesterday, revealing that 56% of Nashville residents think the city is on the wrong track. On today’s Friday News Roundup, Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by contributor Nicole Williams and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to analyze the vibes. Plus: What’s with the CVS ad blitz? What bills died in the TN General Assembly this week? What does Cameron Sexton want to do with our money? And would owning a pet raccoon make it all feel better?
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