Aug 8, 2026—
As part of the Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah sits down with two more longtime NPL staff members who have called the library home for the past 25 years—or longer!
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Back in the Day
Hosted by Jenny Ellis · history · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Back in the Day about?
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.
Who hosts Back in the Day?
Back in the Day is hosted by Jenny Ellis. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
What has Back in the Day covered recently?
Recent episodes include "NPL Staff with 25+ Years of Service, Celebrating a Legacy of Stories, Part II" (8 August 2026), "NPL Staff with 25+ Years of Service, Celebrating a Legacy of Stories" (25 July 2026), and "Donna Nicely, Former NPL Director" (4 July 2026).
How often does Back in the Day publish?
Back in the Day publishes roughly monthly across 26 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Back in the Day?
Booking probability for Back in the Day is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Back in the Day requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Back in the Day's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Back in the Day?
The strongest fits for Back in the Day are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. Back in the Day has a history audience.
About the host
Jenny Ellis hosts Back in the Day, a history podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 25, 2026—
As part of the Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah sits down with three longtime NPL staff members who have called the library home for the past 25 years—or longer!
Back in the Day
Donna Nicely, Former NPL Director
Jul 4, 2026—As part of Main Library's 25th anniversary, Sarah and Grace chat with former library director Donna Nicely about her time with NPL, what brought her to Nashville, and so much more!
Back in the Day
Alan LeQuire, Sculptor and Gallery Owner
May 29, 2026—S0Sarah and Grace talk with Alan LeQuire about his artistic career and the impact of his work on Nashville. From the Athena statue at The Parthenon to the bronze doors at Nashville Public Library, Alan shares stories and...
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Fred Harvey III, Grandson of Fred Harvey
Dec 23, 2025—S0In 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...
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L.A. Wilson, Author of "Once Upon a Nashville Night: The Story of Mr. Harvey’s Nativity Scene"
Nov 23, 2025—S0In 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.
- Sep 7, 2025—S0
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...
- Apr 15, 2025—S0
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.
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Ken Fieth, Retired Metro Archivist
Dec 13, 2024—S0Metro 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...
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Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director of the Nashville Symphony
Nov 27, 2024—S0In 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.
- May 3, 2024—S0
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.
- Mar 8, 2023—S0
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...
- Mar 8, 2023—S0
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...
- Feb 12, 2023—S0
In this episode, Ken and Sarah chat with Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, the curator of "Camp Forrest, TN - POW Exhibit: Friend, Enemy or Frenemy" that resided in Metro Archives from fall, 2022 through February, 2023.Dr. Taylor...
- Feb 12, 2023—S0
In this episode, Ken and Sarah chat with Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, the curator of "Camp Forrest, TN - POW Exhibit: Friend, Enemy or Frenemy" that resided in Metro Archives from fall, 2022 through February, 2023. Dr. Taylor...
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John Zuccarello, Nashville History
Sep 17, 2022—S0In this episode, Program Coordinator for the Archives, Sarah Arntz officially joins the podcast team with Ken to interview native Nashvillian, John Zuccarello, about growing up in the Music City, its plentiful history...
Back in the Day
John Zuccarello, Nashville History
Sep 17, 2022—S0In this episode, Program Coordinator for the Archives, Sarah Arntz officially joins the podcast team with Ken to interview native Nashvillian, John Zuccarello, about growing up in the Music City, its plentiful history...
Back in the Day
Back in the Day
Sep 17, 2022—S0In this episode, Program Coordinator for the Archives, Sarah Arntz officially joins the podcast team with Ken to interview native Nashvillian, John Zuccarello, about growing up in the Music City, its plentiful history...
Back in the Day
Back in the Day: Jim Zapp - Nashville Stars Baseball Team
Feb 3, 2022—S0In 2006, the Archives opened an exhibit entitled, "Play Ball" featuring interviews with some of Nashville's baseball greats. In honor of Black History Month, Back in the Day presents Jim Zapp.Born in 1924 in Nashville...
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Back in the Day: Jim Zapp - Nashville Stars Baseball Team
Feb 3, 2022—S0In 2006, the Archives opened an exhibit entitled, "Play Ball" featuring interviews with some of Nashville's baseball greats. In honor of Black History Month, Back in the Day presents Jim Zapp. Born in 1924 in Nashville...
Recent guests
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Bob Henderson
Director of IT, Endeavour Sports Management
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Elizabeth Taylor
Esthetician, Former Entrepreneur, known as the ‘Brow Girl of Brooklyn’, The Western Federation of Colored Women
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Giancarlo Guerrero
Nashville Symphony
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Mark Chee
University of Tennessee Southern
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