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STEVE SWENSON “I THINK PUBLIC RADIO IS CARRYING THE TORCH FOR GREAT JOURNALISM AND I’M OVER THE MOON TO NOW BE A MEMBER.”
Bringing spirit and metropolitan impact to the city’s most informative radio programming WORDS BY STACIE STANDIFER PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HYLBERT
Based on the exploding number of high-rise developments and the scores of cranes visible in every direction, it’s no secret that Music City’s growth is literally “up in the air.” But the city’s growth also expands to the airwaves, and it particularly applies to Nashville Public Radio as they add new leadership to guide the beloved format into the future. Following a long stint with CBS radio in Washington, DC, and after running multiple stations in NYC, Steve Swenson is definitely the man for the job. With big plans and a big personality, this newcomer to Nashville is falling in love with his new home one day at a time. Here, he shares with us a bit about his life, interests and, of course, all things Nashville Public Radio.
