Episode 2: It’s About Agency: Turning Coca-Cola into wine

This is the second of a three-part conversation between Dean Baquet and Chattanooga, Tennessee Mayor Tim Kelly at the Big Towns summit in Lafayette, Louisiana. In this episode, Dean Baquet and Mayor Kelly dive deeper into Tim's lightbulb moment re: executive vs. legislative leadership, why early childhood development is a really big deal and how the Coca-Cola legacy continues to shape Chattanooga's economy. Produced by The Current. (c) 2025 The Current Media Inc. Special Guests: Dean Baquet and Mayor Tim Kelly.