NashVillager

Judges 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and W...

Supermajority is a new podcast from NPR’s Embedded, in partnership with WPLN News, exploring what happens when one political party has near-complete control. In this four-episode series, hosted by Meribah Knight (Serial’s The Kids of Rutherford County, WPLN’s The Promise ), we follow the story of three conservative women challenging their own party. As Americans focus on national politics this ele...

Juneteenth 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WN...

The 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...

We’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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel...

The 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Tu...

It 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya...

Mayor 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack...

Middle 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Tur...

A 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Edit...

One 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the...

With 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff...

The 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rac...

Now 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 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

More 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Ton...

Tennessee 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaug...

Nashville’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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Ia...

As 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iac...

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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, To...

The 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gon...

After 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebau...

Standard 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of...

For 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and W...

A 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and W...

Tennessee 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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez,...