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NashVillagerSeptember 4, 2025: Tennessee is hungry for energyHere in Tennessee, we're using way more energy than we produce.Plus the local news for Sept. 4, 2025 and a profile of Emily Hines, the WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-09-0416 minNashVillagerJuly 31, 2025: Gentleman JimToday, we’re revisiting a favorite story from WPLN’s past about the incredible, long-lived following for musician Jim Reeves in nation’s like India and Sri Lanka. Plus the local news for July 31, 2025 and Nashville Artist of the Month Jamie Lidell. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Miriam Kramer and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-07-3116 minNashVillagerJune 30, 2025: Nashville's legendary amusement parkFifty-three years ago, Opryland USA opened its doors. Plus, the local news for June 30, 2025, and look at WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month — the improvisational musician Jarren Blair. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Cynthia AbramsEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Nina Cardona, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-06-3014 minNashVillagerJune 24, 2025: Tennessee’s Scottish rootsIt's Scottish Heritage Day in Tennessee. Plus, the local news for June 24, 2025, and an update on a WPLN-ProPublica investigation into the embattled head of a Tennessee youth detention center. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Blake Farmer Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-06-2412 minNashVillagerJune 6, 2025: Rites of passageSome stories stick with you. For WPLN’s Char Daston, the story of Don Srisuriyo, a Murfreesboro man who became a Buddhist monk, was one of them. Plus, the local news for June 6, 2025. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-06-0630 minNashVillagerMay 27, 2025: Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission up for debateThe Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention is meeting soon, and the future of its public policy arm will likely be on the agenda. Plus the local news for May 27 and WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-05-2719 minNashVillagerApril 28, 2025: Spy storiesSome double agents live out real-life scenarios that are the stuff of movies, others just get taken advantage of. Plus, the local news for April 28, 2025, and a conversation with WNXP’s Nashville artist of the month, Chrysalis. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-04-2819 minNashVillagerApril 1, 2025: Finding you where you areFrom traditional radio to this podcast, WPLN News is finding new ways to bring Nashville to you. Plus, the local news for April 1, 2025, and Nashville-based country artist Angie K. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-04-0121 minNashVillagerFebruary 20, 2025: Territory grabsHistory is full of stories explaining why territory changes hands, and a surprising number of them are colorful and unexpected. Back in 2008, Georgia made a place to change the long-accepted boundaries between that state and Tennessee. Plus, the local news for February 20, 2025 and spending time with WNXP’s February artist of the month, Mon Rovîa. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and W...
2025-02-2015 minNashVillagerJanuary 9, 2025: Safety in the cityThe deadly incident on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street has sparked a new thread of safety discussion in Nashville, just as two other downtown safety initiatives are being discussed at the city and state levels. Plus the local news for January 9, 2025 and the East Nashville inspiration behind a WNXP Artist of the Month song. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-01-0918 minNashVillagerJanuary 6, 2025: The day a president came to WPLNOn this episode, host Nina Cardona remembers what it was like to spend three hours with former President Jimmy Carter years ago at WPLN. Plus, the local news for January 6, 2025, and a look at pop crossovers in 2024. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2025-01-0618 minNashVillagerDecember 30, 2024: Understanding Nashville through literatureTwo novels released this year — Those Beyond the Wall by Vanderbilt scholar Micaiah Johnson, and Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner — are works of fiction. But they both showcase ties to real Nashville events: the People’s Plaza and the Covenant School shooting. WPLN spoke with the authors to learn more about the thinking behind the works. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Cynthia Abrams Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-12-3012 minNashVillagerDecember 26, 2024: Nashville’s changing seasonsThis year was an emotional roller coaster in the news, with one surprise and unprecedented event after another. It was hard to keep track of life’s more predictable moments — annual traditions and the natural world. In this special holiday episode of the NashVillager, reporter Char Daston shares his favorite WPLN stories from this year about the changing of the seasons. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Char Daston Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and...
2024-12-2611 minNashVillagerDecember 25, 2024: Familial faithA Murfreesboro 20-something became a monk – for a bit. A temporary ordination is a rite of passage in Thailand, but it hasn’t carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. That didn’t stop this first-generation Thai American from taking part. Plus, a look at WPLN’s religion stories throughout the years. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Rachel Iacovone Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-12-2510 minNashVillagerDecember 24, 2024: Holiday joyOn this special holiday edition of the NashVillager, reporter Paige Pfleger takes us back to one of the most joyful stories that came out of the WPLN newsroom this year. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Paige Pfleger Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-12-2408 minNashVillagerDecember 23, 2024: Understanding local worries about logging, demolition, and healthcareWe’re revisiting three stories — published over a span of just seven days — showing how the journalists of WPLN News explain local events by connecting the dots. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-12-2312 minNashVillagerDecember 16, 2024: The Battle of Nashville wasn’t what anyone anticipatedOn this day, 160 years ago, the Battle of Nashville ended, marking the beginning of the end of the Civil War. And there are still lessons to be learned from the human side of that story today. Plus, the local news for December 16, 2024 and WNXP’s top albums of the year. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-12-1616 minNashVillagerNovember 11, 2024: The humanity of Veteran’s DayReflecting on the life of Capt. Darby Cardona, USAF, is a reminder of what’s really at stake when our nation goes to war. Plus, the local news for Nov. 11, 2024 and WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month Chuck Indigo. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-11-1119 minNashVillagerOctober 31, 2024: Counting up our populationWhat exactly is a special census? Some counties decide that they need a special census to recount their populations. That can bring new funding to the area, but it can also mean a logistical headache. Plus, the local news for October 31, 2024 and WNXP’s artist of the month: Kings of Leon. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Tony GonzalezWriter: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-10-3115 minNashVillagerNashVillager Podcast special episode: The 2024 electionFor this special edition of the NashVillager Podcast, WPLN has collected a batch of stories all about the upcoming election. From national races to local issues, this episode will help voters across Middle Tennessee get informed ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez Editor: Miriam Kramer Reporters: Char Daston, Marianna Bacallao, Paige Pfleger Contributor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-10-2618 minNashVillagerSpecial edition: Nashville's looming transit referendumWhat's the latest on transit? In this special edition of the NashVillager Podcast, WPLN metro reporter Cynthia Abrams brings you four stories all about the coming transit referendum on the ballot this election cycle. Check out all the stories below:
Here’s how Nashville’s 2024 transit referendum compares to what voters rejected in 2018
Nashville’s proposed transit sales tax could burden low-income residents. Here’s how the city would try to offset the impact.
Nashville’s transit referendum is bound by the county line. Can it still make a regional difference?
A transit tax could help Nashville access over a billi...
2024-10-1918 minNashVillagerOctober 18, 2024: What to expect when you’re expecting an electionElection Day is coming, and we here at WPLN News are on top of it. Today we'll share our coverage plan — and you can already find many stories at WPLN.org/elections. Plus, the local news for Oct. 18, 2024 and a conversation with civically engaged kids. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-10-1814 minNashVillagerSeptember 11, 2024: Feeling proud and gratefulToday, we’re taking a moment to delight in the ongoing careers of talented journalists who have worked at WPLN News. Plus the local news for September 11, 2024 and this week’s installment of What Where Whens-Day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-09-1117 minNashVillagerSeptember 6, 2024: TPAC’s plans to level upOn the anniversary of TPAC’s opening, we take a snapshot of changes in store for the home to a big chunk of Nashville’s performing fine arts scene. Plus the local news for September 6, 2024 and WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month: Connor Youngblood. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-09-0618 min
NashVillagerSpecial Edition: Postcards from summer campWhat does summer sound like? In this special edition of the NashVillager podcast, WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall brings listeners to three summer camps serving different communities around Nashville.
This Tennessee camp creates space for grief — and joy — for children who have lost a loved one
This songwriting camp offers inspiration and exposure for Nashville girls
How this camp for kids who stutter builds confidence and connections
Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerReporter: Alexis MarshallAdditional support: Mack Line...
2024-09-0215 minNashVillagerAugust 26, 2024: Happy birthday, MNPSOn the anniversary of the landmark report that started public education in our city, we take a look at the complex machine that Nashville’s school district has become. Plus, the local news for August 26, 2024 and a WPLN reporter announces an exciting new project. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-08-2619 minNashVillagerAugust 1, 2024: Recruiting future first respondersOne way to help future recruiting to first responder agencies like police and fire departments echoes a model the military has used for decades. Plus the local news for August 1, 2024 and a song dissection with the most recent WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Tony GonzalezAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Miriam Kramer, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-08-0113 minNashVillagerJuly 18, 2024: Covering hate in our cityNeo-Nazis and white nationalists are trying to drum up fear in Nashville. This is how WPLN News is planning to approach covering it. Plus the local news for July 18, 2024 and an arts grant program on shaky ground. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1817 minNashVillagerJuly 16, 2024: Establishing Fort CampbellClarksville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States today, and Fort Campbell army base is a big part of that. Plus the local news for July 16, 2024 and a conversation with the author of the new book “Dynamite Nashville.” Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1615 minNashVillagerJuly 15, 2024: Prison conditions in TennesseeUnderstaffing is a real problem in Tennessee’s correctional facilities, and a new court ruling suggests prison conditions are especially dire for people with disabilities. Plus the local news for July 15, 2024 and artist María Magdelena Campos-Pons. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1515 minNashVillagerJuly 12, 2024: Final honors for Tennessee veteransTennessee’s national cemeteries are pretty much at capacity, and the job of providing a resting place for service members now falls mostly to the state. Plus the local news for July 12, 2024 and arming the state’s teachers. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1218 minNashVillagerJuly 11, 2024: Tennessee pearlsMaterial from Tennessee’s native mussels are at the heart of many Asian pearls, and some of the gems are grown right here. Plus the local news for July 11, 2024 and one Nashvillian’s experience with a unique housing solution. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1115 minNashVillagerJuly 10, 2024: Hellbenders and TopminnowsTwo special aquatic animals are facing challenges in Tennessee’s streams and ponds, but groups of people are making efforts to care for them. Plus the local news for July 10, 2024 and What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-1016 minNashVillagerJuly 9, 2024: The most important amendmentOn the anniversary of the 14th amendment’s ratification, we take a look at several Tennessee court cases that hinge on the idea of equal protection and due process. Plus the local news for July 9, 2024 and a deep dive into Black Opry. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-0918 minNashVillagerJuly 8, 2024: Remembering Edith Taylor Langster’s lifetime of serviceRemembering a trailblazer with a lifetime of public service: Edith Taylor Langster. Plus the local news for July 8, 2024 and plans for the first women’s sports bar in the South. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-0813 minNashVillagerJune 5, 2024: The Oracle wheels sure turn slowlyOracle’s plans for Nashville are coming together slowly as Nashville watches and waits for construction to progress. Plus the local news for July 5, 2024 and a GOP outlier amongst Tennessee’s Republican supermajority. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-0514 minNashVillagerJuly 3, 2024: Protecting Tennessee’s kidsLast year marked a 30% increase in deaths of Tennessee children due to suspected neglect or abuse, according to an analysis from the Tennessee Lookout. Plus the local news for July 3, 2024 and What Where When-sday. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP [RI1]It's % in the new AP Style rules (I'm so sorry) [MK2]haha i'm sorry for my...
2024-07-0318 minNashVillagerJuly 2, 2024: Tennessee’s patchwork of alcohol lawsWith two Midstate communities considering changes to their alcohol laws, we take a look at why the rules vary throughout Tennessee. Plus the local news for July 2, 2024 and T-Bone Burnett. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-0216 minNashVillagerJuly 1, 2024: Independence Day preparationsWhile folks finalize plans for celebrating the holiday , we look at fireworks options in Middle Tennessee. Plus the local news for July 1, 2024 and a conversation about the new laws taking effect this month. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-07-0113 minNashVillagerJune 28, 2024: The hottest day in Nashville historyWe dive into what it was like to cover — and live through — a record-breaking summer day in 2012 (you can even see photos online). Plus the local news for June 28 and an excerpt from Episode 2 of Supermajority, from WPLN’s Meribah Knight and NPR’s Embedded. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Guest Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-2814 minNashVillagerJune 25, 2024: Nashville’s pro sports playbookWe look at how Nashville became a surprise hockey town, and whether professional sports can continue to flourish here well into the future. Plus the local news for June 25, 2024 and an interview with author Tara Stringfellow. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-2516 minNashVillagerJune 24, 2024: Tennessee abortions after Tennessee’s abortion banTwo years after the Dobbs decision, a look at where abortion stands now in Tennessee. Plus the local news for June 24, 2024 and Nashville’s newest Kurdish residents[MK1] [MK2] . Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXPThis might change because Paige is doing a 2way with National on the Rahimi decision. I'll update notion and flag you in the pod chan...
2024-06-2415 minNashVillagerJune 21, 2024: Higher ed’s highest decision-makersOn the anniversary of the state HBCU’s founding, we sort out the tangled web around who really controls state-run higher education in Tennessee. Plus the local news for June 21, 2024 and an excerpt from Meribah Knight’s newest investigation, “Supermajority.” Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-2117 minNashVillagerJune 20, 2024: E pluribus lawsuitsJudges issued preliminary rulings in a pair of lawsuits between the state and federal government. Plus the local news for June 20, 2024 and two ways LGBTQ Nashville sings and moves. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-2021 minNashVillagerJune 18, 2024: The long road to JuneteenthJuneteenth is both the newest Tennessee holiday and the oldest one in the African American community. Plus the local news for June 18th and an early edition of What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1818 minNashVillagerJune 17, 2024: Jail as a sheriff’s money-making schemeThe top law enforcement officer in Gibson County, Tennessee is facing nearly two dozen charges of misusing the office and profiting from the labor of people in his jail. Plus the local news for June 17, 2024. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1720 minNashVillagerJune 14, 2024: Nashvillians at the Olympic swimming trialsWe’re taking a look at the five swimmers competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Plus the local news for June 14, 2024, a summer camp for kids who stutter, and a flag day story of the original Old Glory’s Nashville connection. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1415 minNashVillagerJune 13, 2024: Politics and the Southern Baptist ConventionThe fact that Nashville is the headquarters of the Southern Baptist denomination isn’t the only reason to watch how their official stance develops. Plus the local news for June 13, 2024 and Hairspray: The Musical. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1314 minNashVillagerJune 12, 2024: UT Vols baseballIt hasn’t traditionally been the marquee sport at the University of Tennessee, but baseball has been ascendant for the Vols in recent years. Plus the local news for June 12, 2024 and this week’s What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1214 minNashVillagerJune 11, 2024: Transportation plan meets TDOTMayor Freddie O’Connell’s transportation plan is moving through the official channels within Nashville, but some roads need state sign-off, too. Plus the local news for June 11, 2024 and where things stand with a massive whistleblower complaint against Metro Police. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1118 minNashVillagerJune 10, 2024: Signals of racist hateMiddle Tennessee’s white supremacists are making their presence known, but there are some changes to their playbook. Plus the local news for June 10, 2024 and context for the current allegations against the MNPD. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-1014 minNashVillagerJune 7, 2024: Middle Tennesseans in spaceA Mt. Juliet native is currently serving as commander on the test flight of Boeing’s Starliner. We take a look back at his past experience in space and the unusual, surprise job a Mufreesboro astronaut had to perform in the shuttle era. Plus the local news for June 7, 2024 and the changing world of pageants. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-0722 minNashVillagerJune 6, 2024: Politics and bullyingOne Midstate city council member is resigning her seat rather than put up with continued abuse. Plus the local news for June 6, 2024 and what the Lipstick Lounge means to Nashville’s lesbian community. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-0617 minNashVillagerJune 5, 2024: Tennessee has a Supreme Court, tooWith all the attention given to the folks on the U.S. Supreme Court these days, we take a look at the state’s equivalent. Plus the local news for June 5, 2024 and this week’s What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-0517 minNashVillagerJune 4, 2024: Hardworking goatsThe buzzing sounds of lawnmowers around Nashville are an obvious marker of warmer weather, but for years Metro has used goats and sheep to manage some hard-to-reach city land. Plus the local news for June 4, 2024, and CMA Fest is coming. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-0415 minNashVillagerJune 3, 2024: Safe boating on Midstate lakesNow that the summer boating season is underway, we look at water safety concerns. Plus the local news for June 3, 2024 and respite health care for people who don’t have homes. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-06-0317 minNashVillagerMay 31, 2024: National medical leaders in NashvilleMore than a century after Tennessee produced one of the pioneers of Immunology, two Nashville doctors are leading experts in the U.S. regarding infectious disease. Plus the local news for May 31, 2024 and Stratford STEM Magnet School’s new bee colony. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-3113 minNashVillagerMay 30, 2024: Indycar vs NASCAR in NashvilleTennessee may be NASCAR country, but the back-to-back Indianapolis 500 winner is a Midstate native who calls Nashville home. Plus the local news for May 30, 2024 and the retiring Tennessee legislator becoming a liaison between the state and its capitol city. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-3013 minNashVillagerMay 29, 2024: Controversies swirling around Metro ArtsNashville’s Metro Arts Department plays an integral role in our city’s prospering arts community, but controversies continue to plague the agency. Plus the local news for May 29, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2917 minNashVillagerMay 28, 2024: The many personalities of Midstate communitiesAs connected as we all are in the 21st Century, there are still a great many differences between attitudes, priorities and needs of Nashville and nearby towns and cities. Plus the local news for May 28, 2024 and a cicada check-in. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2816 minNashVillagerMay 24, 2024: Memorial Day and the Summer’s “special observances”This Monday is a big holiday among the officially observed days in Tennessee's calendar, but the state designates quite a few others, and some of them are doozies. Plus the local news for May 24, and comparing the end of the school year to how it began. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2417 minNashVillagerMay 23, 2024: Cherokee recognition in TennesseeThe Cherokee Nation were forcibly removed from this area by the Trail of Tears. Some small-scale efforts are underway to acknowledge their long history here. Plus the local news for May 23, 2024 and the post-pandemic surge in alcohol use disorder. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2314 minNashVillagerMay 22, 2024: City help for TSU’s housing crisisAfter months of strained relations between Tennessee State University and the state of Tennessee, Nashville leaders are doing their part to help address the HBCU’s student housing woes. Plus the local news for May 22, 2024 and this week’s What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2216 minNashVillagerMay 21, 2024: Hospitals in TennesseeStandard market forces don’t apply when it comes to opening new medical facilities in Tennessee communities. Plus the local news for May 21, 2024 and two snapshots of LGBTQ life in Nashville. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2113 minNashVillagerMay 20, 2024: Small plane wrecks and safetyFor the second time this year, a family has been killed in a single-engine plane wreck in Middle Tennessee. Plus the local news for May 20, 2024 and tornado cleanup in Maury County. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-2014 minNashVillagerMay 17, 2024: Pollution that’s trashing TennesseeA look at some of the biggest environmental threats in our state on the anniversary of a landmark pollution event. Plus the local news for May 17, 2024 and a visit to the Ren Faire. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1716 minNashVillagerMay 16, 2024: Banned concepts in Tennessee classroomsTennessee teachers will get their day in court to challenge a law that places hard limits on the way they can talk about equity and racial topics. Plus the local news for May 16, 2024 and WNXP’s profile of the band Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1615 minNashVillagerMay 15, 2024: Changes coming to Shelby ParkWe're looking to the future of Shelby Park on the anniversary of its namesake's death. Plus the local news for May 15, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. Enjoy the Curious Nashville all about the U.S. Naval Reserve building in Shelby. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1516 minNashVillagerMay 14, 2024: Big journalism awards in TennesseeIt’s awards season in the news world, and journalists covering our area have had a great showing this time around. Plus the local news for May 14, 2024 and how one area group is fighting food insecurity. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1414 minNashVillagerMay 13, 2024: Church membership declinesThe annual census from the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention provides a mixed message about religious participation. Plus the local news for May 13, 2024 and a look at how businesses on Second Avenue are recovering after the 2020 bombing. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1313 minNashVillagerMay 10, 2024: Surveying the storm damageAfter storms like the ones that hit Middle Tennessee this week, the entire community pitches in to respond. Plus the local news for May 10, 2024 and checking in with Vanderbilt student protestors. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-1014 minNashVillagerMay 9, 2024: Vietnam, Apartheid and GazaThe demands in the current student protests against Israel’s response to Hamas echo the anti-Apartheid demonstrations of the 1980s, but the reaction so far is quite different. Plus the local news for May 9, 2024 and we hear from people concerned about the health impacts of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans for electricity production. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-0915 minNashVillagerMay 8, 2024: Nashville’s “Grey-Eyed Man of Destiny”On the bicentennial of William Walker’s birth, we take a look at one of the wilder episodes in this city’s history. Plus the local news for May 8, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-0818 minNashVillagerMay 3, 2024: Rock Nashville is comingA look at plans for a North Nashville campus to serve the music industry’s behind-the-scenes needs. Plus the local news for May 3, 2024, an update to our sales tax primer and Buddhist monks in Murfreesboro perform a ritual rarely experienced in the United States. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-0316 minNashVillagerMay 2, 2024: Nashville’s religious publishing industryNashville has long been a major center for Christian publishing, but the industry’s footprint has changed quite a bit in recent decades. Plus the local news for May 2, 2024 and how Tennessee is spending opioid settlement money.
Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Nina Cardona
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-0218 minNashVillagerMay 1, 2024: Unionizing in TennesseeOne group of Tennessee workers could be the bellwether for major change at Southern car factories, while another has galvanized a national movement to organized coffee shops. Plus the local news for May 1, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-05-0115 minNashVillagerApril 30, 2024: Sales tax primerAs Nashville considers raising the local sales tax rate to pay for transit, we look at what determines how much you have to pay. Plus the local news for April 30, 2024 and a conversation with author Jeff Zentner. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-3013 minNashVillagerApril 26, 2024: Magellan of the AirOn the centennial of his groundbreaking flight around the world, we remember a Nashville pilot — known as Smiling Jack — who made it possible. Plus the local news for April 26, 2024 and a conversation about Mayor O’Connell’s transit plan. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-2617 minNashVillagerApril 25, 2024: Tennessee’s fracturing GOP leadershipUsually, you expect a supermajority to pass big bills in lockstep. Instead, that legislation is showing the fault lines between Tennessee’s Republican office holders. Plus the newscast for April 25, 2024 and a preview of the Alvin Ailey performance at TPAC. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-2516 minNashVillagerApril 24, 2024: Preserving civil rights historyLast weekend, activist and organizer Diane Nash was honored near the spot where she challenged Nashville’s segregation laws, but many other places like those are in danger of being forgotten around the city. Plus the latest newscast and this week’s What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-2418 minNashVillagerApril 23, 2024: Illuminating new streetlightsAs Nashville moves to replace old streetlights in favor of new LEDs, we take a look at how the transition is going. Plus the latest newscast and a conversation about the death of the school voucher bill in the state legislature. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-2311 minNashVillagerApril 22, 2024: TrashOn this Earth Day, a look at a looming challenge facing Middle Tennessee: the landfill that holds so much of our waste is nearly full. Plus the latest newscast and a look back at the story of a person who fled to Nashville during the Rwandan genocide. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-2216 minNashVillagerApril 19, 2024: Live NationAs the Department of Justice seems poised to sue the company that books, promotes and sells tickets for so many shows in Nashville, we look at the history of market dominance for Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Plus the latest newscast and TKTK feature tease Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1914 minNashVillagerApril 18, 2024: East BankNashville's Metro Council just cleared a major hurdle for the East Bank's redevelopment. We look at what ripple effects city leaders are hoping will follow. Plus the latest newscast and a walk through the process of a custom bra fitting at a local lingerie store. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1815 minNashVillagerApril 17, 2024: Jillian’s LawJillian’s Law aligns the mental health and criminal justice systems, but how did the man accused of killing her have a gun in the first place? Plus the latest newscast and Earth Day In The Hood. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1717 minNashVillagerApril 16, 2024: TornadoesOn the anniversary of a tornado that spurred a pretty big transformation in one part of Nashville, we take a look at what the stats have to say about those kinds of storms here. Plus the latest newscast and a Black woman who made her mark in country well before Beyonce.
Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Nina Cardona
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1616 minNashVillagerApril 15, 2024: The TitanicA much-discussed movie prop makes its way to a Smokies tourist destination just ahead of a relevant anniversary. Plus the latest newscast and the Tennessee Kurdish Community Council’s annual Newroz Festival.
Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Nina Cardona
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1515 minNashVillagerApril 12, 2024: Music RowA look at efforts to keep the music playing, one way or another, on Music Row. Plus the latest newscast and some favorite Curious Nashville explorations. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1220 minNashVillagerApril 11, 2024: Constitutional amendmentsSometimes legislators decide a bill is not enough, and that’s where a constitutional amendment comes into play. Plus the latest newscast and how Tennessee law is leading the nation in protecting musicians against competition from AI fakes. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1115 minNashVillagerApril 10, 2024: TVAA look at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans for power generation. Plus the latest newscast and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-1016 minNashVillagerApril 9, 2024: Two local government stories intersectGabrielle Hanson has set her sights on a position in Millersville’s government. Plus the latest newscast and how some Nashville high students are marking Ramadan at their school. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0916 minNashVillagerApril 8, 2024: Funding Big IdeasA look at the latest plans from Tony Giarrantana, and see some parallels in the growth of WPLN News. Plus the morning’s newscast and a look back at a solar eclipse that brought totality to the Midstate. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0817 minNashVillagerApril 4, 2024: Tennessee State University draws national leaders' supportOn the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, today’s Civil Rights leaders are rallying around Tennessee’s only public HBCU. Plus the morning’s newscast and new methods for dealing with trauma. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0420 minNashVillagerApril 3, 2024: LGBTQ Bills in the TN LegislatureWe take a closer look at one bill moving towards passage and another headed to the governor for his signature. Plus the morning’s newscast and the latest edition of What Where Whensday. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0316 minNashVillagerApril 2, 2024: Sumner County Historic PropertiesOne project got caught up in a lawsuit, the other involves confusion regarding a will. Plus the morning’s newscast and a look back at how the Sumner County Constitutional Republicans rose to power. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0215 minNashVillagerApril 1, 2024: BNATerminal expansion, massive roadwork, making room for a potential new runway and the power struggle over who calls the shots, all at Nashville International Airport. Plus the latest newscast and the fluid dynamics of your morning cup of joe. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-04-0114 minNashVillagerMarch 29, 2024: The Music in Music CityPeople concerned about the viability of making ends meet as a working musician in Middle Tennessee are seeking feedback from the folks in the trenches. Plus, this morning’s newscast and a touring production of ‘Annie’ brings a local talent back home.Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-03-2915 minNashVillagerMarch 28, 2024: Statehouse deadlinesWe’re likely in the final weeks of business in the House and Senate, and it’s crunch time for some thorny and contentious measures. Plus the morning’s newscast, and Nashville youth reflect on the Covenant School shooting anniversary.This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-03-2815 minNashVillagerMarch 25, 2024: Our latest transit planWith Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum on the way, we take a look at the city’s fraught history with transit plans. Plus the morning newscast and taking stock of how school security has changed since the Covenant School shooting. Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
2024-03-2514 min
WNXP PodcastsMaking Noise: The First FlyerSometimes, a concert can be so big that it makes the local news. Like in 2021, when legendary rapper Nas performed with the Nashville Symphony. So how did that watershed moment come to be? Behind the scenes — for some 20 years — the music promotion company Lovenoise was laying the groundwork, carving out “a safe space for Black culture,” and boosting artists of color.“Making Noise” is a joint production by WPLN and WNXP, the sister stations of Nashville Public Radio. Senior Music Writer Jewly Hight reported the stories and hosts the show.The editors and producers are Tony Gonzale...
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