Q&A with Dr. Sanmi Areola

Dr. Sanmi Areola is a veteran in public health, having served in leadership positions in Nashville, Johnson County, Kan., and in Prince George’s County, Md., before returning to Nashville in 2025 to lead the Metro Public Health Department (MPHD).

Poetry Issue

We present our favorite poems of the past year paired with custom illustrations by local artist and educator, Paul Collins.