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Today’s a day to wear pink and sparkles, spread joy and kindness, give kids a leg up, and look out for your neighbors. Plus the local news for September 25, 2026 and Joy Oladokun     Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The Colonel turned his business over to Jack Massey, and Massey made it huge. Then he did the same in the medical world. Plus the local news for September 24, 2026 and Nashville Artist of the Month Medium Build.     Credits:   This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  Host/producer: Nina Cardona  Editor: LaTonya Turner  Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the s...

This summer was a banner year for time capsules, both unearthing and burying them. Plus the local news for September 23, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

We say the Duck is ecologically important, but what does that really mean? Plus the local news for September 22, 2026 and Curious Nashville on what happened to a piece of Nashville cinema history.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The work of pushing for equity started long before marches and sit ins became the drivers of change. Plus the local news for September 21, 2026 and comic Pooja Reddy   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Two Tennessee teams played an important role in developing women’s basketball as a serious sport. Now, a development league has announced a pro team for Nashville. Plus the local news for September 18, 2026 and a home for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebau...

Over the last decades, the percentage of Tennesseans who vote has declined, and there are big disparities in turnout between different demographic groups. Plus the local news for September 17, 2026 and  and following up with families impacted by ICE arrests in Memphis.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support:...

Is AI coming for our jobs? Past technological revolutions suggest it may be too soon to know what the actual impact will be. Plus the local news for September 16, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the st...

The Opry’s first big solo singing star was also a leader on the business side of Music Row. Plus the local news for September 15, 2026 and who fits under Americana music’s umbrella.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Even if it’s called Dolly Parton International, Nashville’s airport will still be BNA. It’s a mixed nomenclature that hints at a long history. Plus the local news for September 14, 2026 and checking in on Nashville’s lawsuits with the federal government.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh,...

Memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, and one beautiful memory from that fateful day. Plus the local news for September 11th, 2026 and singer Summer Joy.    Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Tennessee plans to execute a woman later this month. That’s only happened a few times in state history. Plus the local news for September 10th, 2026 and Gallatin’s Meta database.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Nashville residents come from all over the globe, and they speak many languages. That can make communicating with the government a little tricky. Plus the local news for September 9, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Meg...

One of sci-fi entertainment’s most venerable properties turns 60 today, and it’s gotten here with the help of a handful of Tennessee actors. Plus the local news for September 8, 2026 and musician Michael Passons reclaims an old hit for a new era of his life and career.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support:...

It’s time for a new round of goal-setting about solid waste strategies in Tennessee. Plus the local news for September 4, 2026 and new music from Hannah Cole.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Maintaining and protecting wilderness areas doesn’t happen for free. But in Tennessee, some of it does happen without a dedicated funding stream. Plus the local news for September 3, 2026 and the opening of 9 to 5: The Musical that coincided with Dolly’s death.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Lin...

56 years ago, a conservative Transportation Secretary said the nation needed to prioritize transit over highways. Now, we’re simultaneously expanding transit and the interstate in Nashville. Plus the local news for September 2, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Addition...

Tennessee played a vital role in securing the massive Meta settlement. Now the state needs to spend that money the way officials promise they will. Plus the local news for September 1, 2026 and Asian carp.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN...

Middle Tennessee got a lasting infusion of a different cultural flavor when a devastating storm sent people running here from the Southern coastline. Plus the local news for August 31, 2026 and data center noise.     Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staf...

Recent raids of illegal mini-casinos spur memories of a notable sting operation from the 1980s. Plus the local news for August 28, 2026 and new music from Alabama Shakes.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This week is supposed to be about emphasizing the protections in place for workers, but right now we’re hearing about dangerous violations of those rules, too. Plus the local news for August 27, 2026 and Margo Price on protest songs.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan...

Nashville is in mourning for Dolly. We pay tribute after the passing of a beloved entertainer in the  local news for August 26, 2026  and discuss a topic she championed: the importance of young children.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN a...

The story of the Bat Creek Stone. Plus the local news for August 25, 2026 and Johnny Cash’s archives.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

It’s time for officials to get into the weeds of how surveillance technology is used and regulated. Plus the local news for August 24, and the secrecy surrounding data centers.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

On the anniversary of a law that requires kids to be cared for as kids, wherever they come from, a look at ways officials are trying to change that. Plus the local news for August 21, 2026 and how Houston Kendrick bounced back with a little help from friends.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Lineb...