cityCURRENT Nashville Radio Show
Our cityCURRENT Radio Show airs across all five Cumulus Media Nashville radio stations each Sunday from 5-6 AM on 104.5 The Zone, 95.5 NASH ICON, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, NASH FM 103.3, and 4-5 AM on 92Q.
The show is focused on positives and features interviews with a mix of business and community leaders who discuss important efforts, trends, lessons learned, and ways to get engaged across Middle Tennessee.
John Borden highlights Tennis Memphis, national recognition for tennis programming and growth
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews John Borden, Jr., CEO of Tennis Memphis, who highlights the nonprofit organization and their mission to build a better community and enhance lives through tennis and education. Tennis Memphis provides youth programs after school and during the summer, including comprehensive year-round Junior Development, Tennis and Tutoring (TnT), free tennis clinics, outreach programs, and USTA programming. During the interview, John talks about Tennis Memphis hosting the United States Tennis Association Foundation’s annual meeting. John explains that Tennis Memphis is a 4-star NJTL chapter recognized for high performance, and discussed the USTA Foundation’s new Community Impact Hub
Lori Shinton highlights Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville, increasing volunteerism
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Lori Shinton, Chief Growth Officer with Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville, who highlights how the organization connects volunteers with nonprofits across Middle Tennessee. Lori explains that Hands On was founded in 1991 and merged with United Way of Greater Nashville in January 2024 to expand its reach across Middle Tennessee. She describes the process of finding volunteer opportunities through the website, hon.org, and highlights the growth to 211 nonprofit partners and over 57,000 volunteer hours in 2025. Lori also discusses the importance of volunteerism in filling resource gaps for nonprofits and
Arlie Haddix highlights Operation Stand Down Tennessee, helping veterans through career transitions
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Arlie Haddix, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and CEO of Operation Stand Down Tennessee, who shares his personal story of transitioning from the military and highlights the nonprofit organization’s work supporting military veterans and their family members. Arlie explained that Operation Stand Down Tennessee helps veterans through three main areas: career transition, connection building, and crisis assistance, serving both through brick-and-mortar service centers in Nashville, Clarksville, and Columbia, as well as a “hub and spoke” model using two mobile units called “Turtles” that reach 11 rural areas, in total allowing the organization to
Ron Henry highlights Ministry Transitions, importance of succession planning and mentoring programs
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Ron Henry, Chief Succession Officer with Ministry Transitions, who highlights the organization that provides content, assessments, and roadmaps to help organizations, churches, and leaders navigate transitions and mentorship. Ron shares his career journey from growing up in Connecticut to working in the music industry, where he became the youngest general manager of a record label and signed artists like Tom Petty. After transitioning from managing rock musicians to managing executives, Ron spent 30 years in executive search, helping over 800 people find new jobs. Following his faith transformation, Ron became involved in the faith and
Maya Kuppermann highlights grants management platform, Temelio
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Maya Kuppermann, Co-Founder and CEO of Temelio, who highlights the grants management platform that serves as an end-to-end operating system for grant makers, including family foundations, corporations, hospital systems, universities, and local governments. Maya shares her background in the nonprofit and software technology sectors and explains how Temelio was founded to address challenges in grant making and receiving. She describes conducting research to understand the needs of the nonprofit sector, which revealed difficulties on both sides of grant management, including tracking impact, understanding funding opportunities, and navigating cumbersome systems. Temelio, now a 40-person team, works
Michael Williams highlights Growforce and Digital Transformation podcast by 91force
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Michael Williams, Vice President of Business Development with Growforce, who discusses the company’s focus on helping organizations make informed technology decisions across three main areas: CRM, AI, and data management. He explains how Growforce works with clients to understand their current technology landscape, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that save time and generate insights for revenue growth. Michael talks about some of the industries Growforce currently serves and specializes in, including real estate, manufacturing, nonprofits, and healthcare sectors. He talks about some of the trends taking place, including AI and the importance of
Brandon White highlights early education initiatives with United Way of Greater Nashville
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Brandon White, Director of Education at United Way of Greater Nashville, who highlights the nonprofit organization’s education initiatives and impact across Middle Tennessee. Brandon explains United Way’s mission to empower kids, families, and communities through education, workforce development, and basic needs support. He highlights the importance of education as a key factor in breaking cycles of poverty and building strong communities. The discussion covers collaborative programs like Raising Readers Nashville, Read to Succeed, and CORE Network, which focus on supporting early childhood education, stabilizing the workforce, and providing professional development for educators. Brandon also details
Ann Jarvis highlights USO Fort Campbell/Nashville and their 15th birthday celebration on November 5
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Ann Jarvis, Area Director for USO Fort Campbell/Nashville, who discusses the nonprofit organization’s history, programs, and upcoming events, including their 15th birthday celebration and open house on November 5, which is open to the public. Ann explains the USO’s mission to support service members and their families, highlighting their footprint across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. She details various programs such as the bye bye bags initiative, Coffee Connections, and the extensive amenities at the Fort Campbell center, which recently underwent significant renovations thanks to grants from Lowe’s and donations from Bob’s Discount Furniture. Ann announces
Nonprofit Spotlight: Baptist Memorial Hospital For Women Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
When a baby arrives too early or faces serious medical complications, families need expert care, compassion and hope. In this cityCURRENT Nonprofit Spotlight, we visit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women in Memphis to see the incredible work happening every day for some of the Mid-South’s tiniest patients. Baptist Women’s Hospital is the region’s leading high-risk delivery referral center, with a 40-bed Level III NICU that cares for premature babies and newborns facing complications such as underdeveloped lungs and heart defects. In fact, more than 10% of babies born at Baptist Women’s Hospital receive