Ep. 11: Jeff Yarbro: Nashville’s Next Mayor Must Be Able to Manage Both Conflict and Partnership with the State of Tennessee

Climbing the Charts with Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller

Climbing the Charts sat down for an engaging, and wide-ranging, conversation with Tennessee State Senator Jeff Yarbro (District 21) who is now running to become Music City’s next Mayor. In this episode, we find out why Senator Yarbro is running for Mayor, catch up on some important legal developments (mini-spoiler alert—the State bill to eliminate runoff elections in Tennessee has been successfully quashed, and the court challenge to prevent the state’s forced shrinkage of the Metro Council has also been successful – two developments Senator discusses from his front row seat to these developments). This episode was recorded just after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, and Senator Yarbro also shares how the event affected both he and his family, as well as offers a first-hand account of the response in the Tennessee legislature, including its consideration of red flag laws. Tune in to hear our guest’s take on the role and responsibility of a mayor, the type of action that needs to be taken regarding gun violence, how Nashville citizens can be supported amidst the city’s exponential pace of growth, as well as his considered take on the “Tennessee Three.”