10 Ways To Celebrate Nashville History Month
August is officially Nashville History Month — according to local historian Betsy Phillips! Today, she joins host Rachel Iacovone to explain why Nashville needs a history month and expands on her recent article for the Nashville Scene, sharing 10 weird and wonderful ways to explore our city’s history.
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