Nashville Daily

In this episode of the Explore Nash Podcast, Stuart Deming sits down with Nashville native and longtime collaborator Joe Penna for one of our most honest and personal conversations yet.From growing up across Middle Tennessee to living in cities like Houston and New Orleans, Joe has seen the best and worst of what Nashville was—and what it’s becoming. Together, Stuart and Joe explore the controversial idea that southern hospitality might be a facade, especially in today's fast-paced, rapidly changing Nashville.We break down:The tension between old Nashville and new NashvilleHow mom-and-pop restaurants are fighting to survive in a big city boomThe harsh realities of mental health in the hospitality industryJoe’s personal journey through rock bottom and his passion for helping others avoid itThe pros and cons of growth, gentrification, and southern charm in Music CityYou’ll also hear about Joe’s favorite spots to eat in Nashville (spoiler: he went to one of them five times in one week