Back in the Day

Jenny Ellis

Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County.

  1. 12/23/2025

    Fred Harvey III, Grandson of Fred Harvey

    In this episode, Sarah talks with Fred Harveys grandson, Fred Harvey III. While the iconic Harveys Department Store is a central focus, the conversation also explores several other topics—including mid-20th-century Nashville.

  2. 11/23/2025

    L.A. Wilson, Author of "Once Upon a Nashville Night: The Story of Mr. Harvey’s Nativity Scene"

    In this episode, Sarah talks with author L.A. Wilson about her new book on the Nativity Scene that once lit up Centennial Park each Christmas. We cover how the display came to be and the man behind it all—Mr. Harvey.

  3. 09/07/2025

    Thomas Patterson, author of "American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana"

    In this episode, Sarah chats with Thomas Patterson, a Chicago lawyer and author of a recently published book about Huey Long, the fascinating yet controversial Louisiana politician of the early 20th century. And yes—there’s a Nashville connection.

  4. 04/15/2025

    Bob Henderson, Former Naval Flight Officer and Nashville History Researcher

    During this episode, Sarah talks with Bob Henderson — a former Naval Flight Officer, Air National Guard veteran, avid history researcher (especially aviation), and honorary member of Metro Archives.

  5. 12/13/2024

    Ken Fieth, Retired Metro Archivist

    Metro Archives staff Sarah and Darnetha sit down with their now-retired boss, Ken Fieth, to talk about his life before the Metro Archives, how he first stumbled into the field, and to hear some of his favorite stories from his 31 years with Metro Archives.

  6. 11/27/2024

    Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony

    In this enlightening episode of the Back in the Day podcast, Sarah and Grace sit down with Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony, to learn more about his remarkable career in Nashville.

  7. 05/03/2024

    Mark Chee, Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee Southern

    In this Back in the Day podcast installment, Ken and Sarah interview Mark Chee, an undergraduate educator in biology and public health at the University of Tennessee, Southern.

  8. 03/08/2023

    Sandra Shelton, Former Owner of Hillsboro Village Shop, Pangaea

    Occupying the corner of 21st Ave S and Belcourt Ave for a little over 20 years, and on Belmont Blvd before that, Pangaea was a beloved business by many Nashvillians, tourists, and even celebrities. Sandra Shelton was its proprietor, and she sat down with us to tell us the story of her shop and her life.

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Back in the Day Podcast is a series of interviews with historians, related to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee history. It's produced by Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County.

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  • Creator
    Jenny Ellis
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Back in the Day