1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this candid and urgent episode of People, Politics and Pork, hosts Newell Clark and Greg Webb welcome back Nashville restaurateur and community leader Tom Morales for a sobering conversation about growth, governance, and the real cost of “progress.” Tom shares firsthand what it means to face a dramatic property tax increase — rising from $129,000 to nearly $600,000 — as part of broader fiscal decisions tied to large-scale development projects in Nashville, including the new Titans stadium and major corporate incentives. With characteristic candor, Tom questions whether city leadership has balanced long-term planning with the preservation of Nashville’s cultural heartbeat — the independent venues, historic buildings, and local entrepreneurs who helped build “Music City.” The discussion moves beyond politics as usual. It’s a thoughtful exploration of public-private partnerships, accountability, planning, and whether communities are asking the right questions before embracing the next “shiny object.” Newell brings his perspective as a former mayor, Greg challenges the broader cultural dynamic of wealth and influence, and together they examine what happens when fiscal responsibility collides with civic ambition. This episode isn’t partisan — it’s personal. It’s about small business, community identity, and whether growth without guardrails serves the many or the few. 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you stream podcasts. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who cares about the future of their own community. Let’s keep it spinning. People, Politics and Pork http://peoplepoliticsandpork.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40286210/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40286210