Corey’s Stories

  • My Fellow Americans, the Hotel is on Fire

    My Fellow Americans, the Hotel is on Fire

    My Fellow Americans, the hotel is on fire This was the headline of the story in the Washington Post on February 26 , 2000. It was referring to a fire at the Wardman Park hotel in Washington D.C. during a visit by President Clinton. The story has long washed away from the archives or at…

  • My interview with Cathy Hoormann

    My interview with Cathy Hoormann

    Cathy Hoormann knows a thing or two about coffee and hospitality. She started Kickin’ Coffee & Tea in the 90’s and opened Sidekicks Cafe in 2016. At Kickin’, they provide coffee, equipment and service to a number of businesses in the Middle Tennessee area. Sidekicks Cafe is located in Madison, Tennessee and serves breakfast, lunch…

  • Nashville Steam

    Nashville Steam

    My conversation with Joey and Steven about steam locomotive No. 576. It has been a part of the history of Nashville for decades. We talk about its history; the work they’re doing to bring it back to life and plans for the future.

  • Joe Dubin

    Joe Dubin

    In this conversation with Joe, we talk about working at the Opryland Hotel, concerts at Starwood, days at Opryland USA, “old Nashville” and more. Joe has been a staple of the news and sports media for three decades and was more than happy to share his memories and thoughts about the evolution of Nashville.

  • My first visit to Sperry’s in Bellevue

    My first visit to Sperry’s in Bellevue

    This cafe and mercantile is a part of the Sperry’s restaurant family. I really enjoyed the whole experience. They offer a great variety of things in the mercantile and the cafe has some great options for food, drinks and coffee supplies. I’ll definitely go back. I spent a total of $18.66. Sperry’s carrot cake $5.99…