Another NES Oopsie, Nashville’s New Child Care Plan, and March Madness Everywhere

From the Tennessee General Assembly to Tennessee State University, March Madness is everywhere. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, contributor Nicole Williams, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are on today’s Friday News Roundup breaking down the NES Board’s special treatment, some odd happenings on the Hill, new proposals to fix our child care crisis, and the candidates set for this November’s state and federal elections. Plus, what we know about detained Nashville Noticias journalist Estefany Rodriguez. TDOT is requesting public comment on their I-24 Choice Lane project. Leave your thoughts here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 13th episode: Nashville Symphony Country Music Hall of Fame Check out our new City Cast podcast, Your City Could Be Better on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's episode features Jacoby Cochran from City Cast Chicago talking with Mike Schaffer from City Cast DC about body cams and cooperation between local police and federal forces. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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