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On the eve of Halloween, we go looking for Old Louisville's demon leaper, who haunts the rooftops of one of the country's largest historic preservation districts. Plus, Josh Gilligan is WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month, and the extended local newscast for Oct. 30, 2026 Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Justin Barney Editor: Tony Gonzalez

On this day in 1998, John Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Plus, the local news roundup for Oct. 29, 2026. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Justin Barney Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Plus, What Where Whens-day curates a list of Halloween weekend events. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Justin Barney Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News.    Credits:   This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  Host/producer: Justin Barney  Editor: LaTonya Turner 

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Blake Farmer Editor: Tony Gonzalez 

This week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of Jere Baxter Middle School.   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, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the man behind Gaylord Entertainment. 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, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the woman behind the city’s first public garden and namesake of the Cora Howe School.   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 week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of the A.A. Birch Criminal Justice Building.   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, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of the Silliman Evans bridge.    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

Political parties have broad power to police their own members. Is one Tennessee senator going to be disciplined for her gubernatorial endorsement? Plus the local news for October 16, 2026 and the constitutional amendments on the ballot.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, M...

Mail was very important to the first Nashvillians. The state of downtown post offices today says a lot about how much has changed. Plus the local news for October 15, 2026 and Murfreesboro’s fight over Flock cameras.   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...

Early voting starts today for governor, Congress and state legislative seats. Plus the local news for October 14, 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

Today, we’re focused on the safety issues around food dyes, but 100+ years ago caffeine went on trial in Chattanooga. Plus the local news for October 13, 2026. and Trey Fanjoy   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

When Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt at lethal injection, the world at large paid close attention. Plus the local news for October 12, 2026 and HealthQ on the art of asking for a second opinion.   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...

This East Tennessee banking drama has everything: fraudulent loans, a flotilla of houseboats, and a giant, golden Sunsphere. Plus the local news for October 9, 2026 and assessing what’s going on with the Nashville Symphony.   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...

Two lethal doses of pentobarbitol failed to execute Christa Pike. Dozens more sit on death row, marked for capital punishment. That leaves the state of Tennessee in a very tricky position. Plus the local news for October 8, 2026.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jon...

There are three proposed constitutional amendments on the upcoming ballot. Here’s a rundown of what they would do. Plus the local news for October 7, 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 a...

Having a thriving symphony affects far more than the orchestra itself. Plus the local news for October 6th, 2026 and Christa Pikes’ influence on death row.

Rugby was a Victorian-era utopia with big ambitions that didn’t quite work out. Plus the local news for October 5, 2026 and Health Q looks at the pros and cons of medical tests.   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

Midsize private school football teams are parting ways with the TSSAA. Plus the local news for October 2, 2026 and banjo hall of famer Ned Luberecki.   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

New rules for areas with lots of tourists are making both big and small cities upset. Plus the local news for October 1, 2026 and the ethics of lethal injection   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

Answering a question that’s been asked a lot over the last year or so. Plus the local news for September 30, 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 live in divided times. So did our ancestors. Plus the local news from September 29, 2026 and the search for Elm Hill.   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 Nashville Symphony has a major revenue problem again. Plus the local news for September 28, 2026 and Christa Pike’s spiritual advisor anticipates her execution 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