State Budget Rundown, Republicans Close Lettuce Loophole, and Classic Nashville Dishes
The Republicans are banning legal hemp products, the state budget passed with a curious exception, and what are the 48 most classic Nashville dishes of all time? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams are talking about all that and more on today’s Friday News Roundup. Don’t forget to come see us at Fridays by the River tonight!
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