Building Nashville Podcast
1) The Opry Finds A Home
After stints at several Nashville venues, including three decades at Ryman Auditorium; the Grand Ole Opry finds a permanent home at the Opry House in 1974. In this episode, we chronicle the last days...Show More
2) The Opry Needs A Home
In the late 1920's the Grand Ole Opry radio show on WSM had become appointment listening for much of North America. In this episode, follow the Opry as it outgrows the WSM studios in downtown Nashvill...Show More
3) E.W. "Bud" Wendell
In this episode, Chuck Mead takes you to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for a very special Tuesday show. Then, you will meet a man who spent many years behind the famous red curtain; "Bud" Wendell. B...Show More
4) The Air Castle: Part 2
As WSM becomes one of the most dominate stations in the US, station staff and engineers strive to develop programming and technology to reach an even bigger audience. When the country is plunged into ...Show More
5) The Air Castle: Part 1
When National Life and Accident Insurance Company decided to create a radio station to increase insurance sales, they created a legend. In this episode, learn how WSM broke new ground in broadcasting,...Show More
6) Minnie Is Just So Proud To Be Here
Minnie Pearl becomes and Opry star and Sarh Ophelia Colley becomes Sarah Cannon. While Minnie Pearl blazes a trail to comedy stardom, Sarah Cannon gains may friends and inspires more. Building Nashvi...Show More
7) Sarah Meets Minnie
Today, Chuck Mead introduces you to Sarah Ophelia Colley. She is growing up in an upper-middle class family in Centerville, Tennessee. She dreams of a career entertaining from the stage. However, than...Show More
8) Making A Music City
In this Season 1 preview: Building Nashville Host, Chuck Mead, takes you on a virtual walk up Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville. Along the way, he previews this season's stories. Building Nashville...Show More