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.
Deb Macfarlan Enright highlights book, Board to Death, playbook to help transform nonprofit boards
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D., who highlights her new book, “Board to Death: Transform Your Nonprofit Board into a Strategic Catalyst for Change.” Deb discusses her background working with nonprofits from various perspectives, including serving on boards and as a consultant. She explains that her new book addresses the gap in literature about board member experience and strategic engagement. The book aims to help CEOs, executive directors, board chairs, nonprofit board members, and aspiring board members understand their roles and contribute effectively to nonprofit missions. Deb shares how the book provides a strategic playbook for nonprofit
Nancy Gibbons highlights SongwritingWith:Soldiers and upcoming event/album, The Power of Being Heard
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Nancy Gibbons, Development Director for SongwritingWith:Soldiers, who highlights the Nashville, Tennessee based nonprofit that works nationally to transform lives by using collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connection, and strength among veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. Nancy explains that SongwritingWith:Soldiers was founded in 2012 and offers three-day retreats nationwide where professional songwriters work one-on-one with veterans to create songs based on their stories. The organization has created a catalog of nearly 1,500 songs and recently expanded their alumni community with a new app. Nancy explains that most retreat participants find SongwritingWith:Soldiers through referrals from
Alex Shockey and Sridhar Sunkara highlight WaveRock, offering strategic roadmap for your business
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Alex Shockey, CEO, and Sridhar Sunkara, co-founder of WaveRock, who highlight the Growth Navigator and AI-powered growth strategy platform designed to help small businesses access strategic planning benefits previously only available to large enterprises. Sridhar explains that WaveRock addresses the challenge of high costs for strategic consulting by combining their team’s expertise in technology, AI, and growth strategy while Alex details the simple 12-question wizard interface that produces tailored growth plans based on established frameworks. Alex emphasizes that what distinguishes WaveRock from generic AI tools is the structured expertise of the founders, particularly Mark and
Nancy Beckim highlights BBB’s Trusted Professional Accreditation for Independent Contractors
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Nancy Beckim, Vice President and General Manager with the Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, who highlights the Better Business Bureau’s new Trusted Professional Accreditation program for independent contractors, solopreneurs, and gig economy workers in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. Nancy explains that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been building trust in the marketplace for over 100 years, focusing on highlighting businesses that operate with integrity while also addressing consumer complaints and scams. She describes the BBB as a membership organization where businesses must qualify for accreditation based on eight standards
Julie Henderson highlights Data Facts, new vID technology to verify a job candidate’s identity
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews cityCURRENT partner, Julie Henderson, Chief Revenue Officer at DataFacts, who highlights the 100% woman-owned consumer reporting agency and background check company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, that has been operating globally for 37 years. Julie details various background screening services offered, including criminal record searches, employment and education verifications, social media checks, and drug testing, with particular emphasis on their national criminal search that includes alias and address history components. Julie notes that industry regulations and risk tolerance are key factors in determining the appropriate background check services for clients. Julie explains that background checks cost
How The Refuge Center Is Making Mental Health Care Accessible for Everyone
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, but access to compassionate, affordable care can make all the difference. In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with leaders from The Refuge Center for Counseling to discuss their mission of providing professional counseling services that bring hope, healing, and restoration to individuals, couples, and families throughout Middle Tennessee. The conversation explores the growing need for accessible mental health care, the barriers many people face when seeking support, and how The Refuge Center works to ensure that finances are never the reason someone goes without the help they need. They
Meet CRUSH!: The Crush-and-Sniff Floor Mat Everyone’s Talking About
What if one of the most overlooked products in your car could be completely reimagined? In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Phil Cohen, Co-Founder of CRUSH! to discuss how a simple idea evolved into an entirely new consumer product category. Instead of another hanging air freshener, CRUSH! introduces colorful, bio-based floor mats that release fragrance every time they’re stepped on—bringing together innovation, sustainability, and a little bit of fun. Phil shares the entrepreneurial journey behind launching CRUSH!, the challenges of bringing a new product to market, and why today’s consumers are looking for
Nadian Zak and Kacie Scott highlight Zak Human Solutions, power of outsourced HR and Recruitment
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews cityCURRENT Nashville partners, Nadian Zak, Co-Founder and CEO, and Kacie Scott, Co-Founder and COO of Zak Human Solutions, who highlight their outsourced HR and Recruitment firm that helps companies build and retain their perfect team. Nadian and Kacie founded Zak Human Solutions four years ago as an outsourced HR and Recruitment firm that partners with small to medium-sized businesses on HR and talent needs. They explain how business owners often wear multiple hats and don’t start businesses because they’re passionate about HR, making outsourcing valuable for compliance, recruiting, and strategic HR support. Nadian emphasizes the
Steve Kuhn highlights ShareBuilt, connecting construction pros with nonprofit building projects
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Steve Kuhn, founder and executive director of ShareBuilt, a nonprofit that helps small to medium-sized nonprofits with construction and capital projects by serving as a consultant and matchmaker between organizations and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms. Steve explains how ShareBuilt serves as a matchmaking platform, helping nonprofit leaders tell their stories and missions to compatible construction firms. He notes that while the construction industry is generous toward nonprofits, it remains fragmented, making it difficult for organizations to find appropriate help for their building needs. Steve explains how ShareBuilt helps nonprofits with capital campaigns and