
Willco Civic Brew
Welcome to Wilco Civic Brew, a podcast blending community voices to educate, understand, and act on local issues, especially those related to public education in Williamson County. Hosted by former school board members Nancy Garrett and Jennifer Aprea, this podcast serves as a platform for dispelling misinformation and advocating for public education. Each episode dives into school board meeting recaps, interviews with key figures, and explores the intricate challenges and victories in our schools. Join us in making informed decisions and engaging in our community. Questions and feedback are encouraged at civicbrew@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Willco Civic Brew
Latest Episodes
PART 3: Science Textbook Selection Follow Up with Public Records Included
In this episode, we construct a timeline of Board Member emails and actions related to the controversial Science Textbook vote by reviewing legally obtained emails, and find out thatThe ex-officio board member on the committee was a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:08

April Board Meeting Recap
🎙️ WillCo Civic Brew – Monthly Meeting Recap (April Edition)This month’s school board meeting may have been quieter, but it packed a punch with key decisions and policy updates you need to know about.🗣️ Public Comment Hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:14

PART 2: Science Textbook Selection Follow Up
In this episode, we discuss the statements put out by board members which have received hundreds of comments from members of the community and address some of the common themes we are seeing based on our experiences as former board members and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:46

Board Vote on Science Curriculum
In this episode, we recap the discussion from both the March 6, 2025 Board Work Session and the March 17, 2025 Board Meeting around the Science Curriculum Selection. We highlight quotes from the meetings and discuss the why behind the board's v...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:41

Call to Action: Tell Your Legislators to Vote No on Vouchers
In this episode of WillCo Civic Brew, we unpack the upcoming special session on Tennessee’s school voucher program. Governor Lee has tied vouchers to disaster relief funding, raising questions about transparency and urgency. Nancy Garr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:23
