More recently, Mancini was the Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party from 2015 to 2021. It was through her pivot into politics that she realized how much Lucy’s meant to those who were there.

Lucy’s Record Shop Left a Deep Impact on Nashville Talking with shop founder Mary Mancini and others ahead of a 30th anniversary celebration at Drkmttr P.J. Kinzer Sep 14, 2022 ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Those encounters have inspired Mancini's new venture, "The Lucy's Record Shop Podcast," which will premiere with its first episode on Saturday, April 23.