Dive into the world of local media mogul Ashley Currie in this episode of the Museum of Presence. Ashley, founder of "Urbaanite Magazine", has devoted her publication to sharing stories of Black individuals in Nashville's urban communities. In our intimate conversation, we delve into the power and necessity of telling our own stories, emphasizing the importance of community and relationships in Nashville.

The title of this episode, “The Currency of Nashville is Presence and Warm Relationships, Not Honky-tonks and Hot Chicken,” echoes Ashley's perspective on Nashville. She paints a picture of a city that is far more intimate and smaller than what appears on the surface, a Nashville existing outside of Broadway and beyond country music.

Before we part, Ashley shares her favorite local spots, offering a unique glimpse into the city she loves. Find her curated list in the newspaper accompanying this podcast episode. Listen, share, and join us in exploring the multifaceted experiences of the BIPOC community in Nashville.

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00:00 Museum of Presence x Ashley Currie

00:00 Introduction

03:46 What do people do in Nashville?

05:42 Urbaanite Magazine

08:14 How you keep going?

11:30 The Entrepreneur’s Journey

16:01 Overcoming Challenges

17:50 Power of prayer

22:52 Turning of the phone

26:19 Community Column: What to do in Nashville

30:44 Acknowledgements