Power Outages Continue. Plus, How To Find Your People in Nashville (When We Thaw Out)
As we enter day 4 of sweeping power outages across the city, more resources are coming on line for folks who need them. But is it enough? We’ve got the latest on our winter storm disaster, plus: After spending days trapped — and in many cases, freezing — in our homes, we’re gonna be looking for ways to connect once the ice melts. Sarah Beth Schulte from The Tip Jar Nash joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her advice on how to find your people here in Music City, from meetups for introverts to the best dating events.
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