NPL Staff with 25+ Years of Service, Celebrating a Legacy of Stories, Part II
As part of the Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah sits down with two more longtime NPL staff members who have called the library home for the past 25 years—or longer!
Back in the Day
Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County.
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NPL Staff with 25+ Years of Service, Celebrating a Legacy of Stories
As part of the Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah sits down with three longtime NPL staff members who have called the library home for the past 25 years—or longer!
Donna Nicely, Former NPL Director
As part of Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah and Grace chat with former library director Donna Nicely about her time with NPL, what brought her to Nashville, and so much more!
Alan LeQuire, Sculptor and Gallery Owner
Sarah and Grace talk with Alan LeQuire about his artistic career and the impact of his work on Nashville. From the Athena statue at The Parthenon to the bronze doors at Nashville Public Library, Alan shares stories and insights behind some of the city’s most iconic art.
Fred Harvey III, Grandson of Fred Harvey
In this episode, Sarah talks with Fred Harveys grandson, Fred Harvey III. While the iconic Harveys Department Store is a central focus, the conversation also explores several other topics—including mid-20th-century Nashville.
L.A. Wilson, Author of "Once Upon a Nashville Night: The Story of Mr. Harvey’s Nativity Scene"
In this episode, Sarah talks with author L.A. Wilson about her new book on the Nativity Scene that once lit up Centennial Park each Christmas. We cover how the display came to be and the man behind it all—Mr. Harvey.
Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"
In this episode, Sarah chats with Thomas Patterson, a Chicago lawyer and author of a recently published book about Huey Long, the fascinating yet controversial Louisiana politician of the early 20th century. And yes—there’s a Nashville connection.
Bob Henderson, Former Naval Flight Officer and Nashville History Researcher
During this episode, Sarah talks with Bob Henderson — a former Naval Flight Officer, Air National Guard veteran, avid history researcher (especially aviation), and honorary member of Metro Archives.
Ken Fieth, Retired Metro Archivist
Metro Archives staff Sarah and Darnetha sit down with their now-retired boss, Ken Fieth, to talk about his life before the Metro Archives, how he first stumbled into the field, and to hear some of his favorite stories from his 31 years with Metro Archives.
Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony
In this enlightening episode of the Back in the Day podcast, Sarah and Grace sit down with Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony, to learn more about his remarkable career in Nashville.