Metro Council Drama, Andy Ogles in Hot Water, and 1-Star Reviews
On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Grace Fuisz is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and one of our favorite contributors, Metro Council expert and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams. We’ve got your update on all the drama from this week’s Council meeting, ways you can step up and get involved locally as a Metro board member or campaign volunteer, and the scoop on why the FBI seized Congressman Andy Ogles’ cell phone. Plus, we debut our newest segment, 1-Star Reviews of Iconic Nashville Institutions, because Nicole is our game show guinea pig.
And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. This week, we’re recommending you grab breakfast on Saturday at Sky Blue Cafe in East Nashville ahead of the Tomato Art Fest parade.
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