Life After the NFL: Michael Oher Is Giving Back in a Big Way

Michael Oher’s story is one of the most recognized in sports — from The Blind Side to a Super Bowl championship. But this conversation? This is about what he’s building now, right here in Nashville.

As a Nashville resident, Michael is pouring into the next generation through the Oher Foundation — focused on education, mentorship, and giving kids the kind of support he didn’t always have growing up.

We sat down ahead of the foundation’s 10-year anniversary event on May 21 at the National Museum of African American Music to talk about:

• The mindset that carried him through his toughest seasons
• Why he calls education “real currency”
• How community shapes opportunity
• And why everyone has the ability to change someone else’s life

Yes, you may know him from The Blind Side. But this episode is about the man behind the story — and the impact he’s making in Nashville today.

If you love country music, Nashville stories, and hearing artists before their next hit takes off — this is that episode.

🎟️ Get involved or grab tickets: https://oherfoundation.org