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Greg Locke’s Global Vision Church is leaving Mt. Juliet, but it’s not going too far. Plus the local news for August 15, 2024 and the plan to pay for Nashville transit with a single, regressive tax. 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

Influential women have left their marks on Nashville for centuries. Plus the local news for August 14, 2024 and this week’s edition 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

Some experts are concerned that state policy is putting kids at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus the local news for August 13, 2024 and a look at Harken Hall. 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

On the anniversary of a high-profile murder, a look at how the state has reopened that cold case. Plus the local news for August 12, 2024 and a new approach to helping victims of domestic violence. 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

An Indigenous group wants to change the name of a Nashville park, and the Native name they’re suggesting reflects how much human history is tied to this land — and it’s more than is often told. Plus the local news for August 9, 2024 and a new simulation lab at Belmont medical school. 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

People working on construction sites in Tennessee die at a higher rate than those in other states, and some advocates are now calling for reforms to make the work safer. Plus the local news for August 8, 2024 and a profile of rapper Quez Cantrell. 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

As visitation to Nashville continues to climb, the hospitality industry hopes to make sure tourism isn’t a bubble due to burst. Plus the local news for August 7, 2024 and this week’s edition 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

We dive into how the use of artificial intelligence could enhance – and hinder – student learning. Plus the local news for August 6 and how this November’s transit referendum is different from 2018. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina Cardona & Alexis MarshallEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Some details of serving on a jury pool differ depending on which court has summoned you to do your civic duty. Plus the local news for August 5 and the importance of cultural clothing to Nashville’s Kurdish 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

Tennessee lags behind the rest of the nation for participation at the ballot box. Plus the local news for Aug. 2, 2024, and an interview with state Rep. Harold Love, Jr. 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

One 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

On the eve of Tennessee’s primary election, some groups are spending substantial money to nudge voters in their direction. Plus the local news for July 31, 2024, and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Tony GonzalezAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

For generations — and again right now — residents of the Bordeaux neighborhood have been battling against landfill proposals. Plus the local news for July 30, 2024, and school principals weigh in on the challenges they expect this school 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

An eight-day mission for an astronaut from Wilson County has turned into nearly two months of living out the dream in space. Plus the local news for July 29, 2024 and an Opry debut. 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

On either end of this state, there are dueling plans to increase the world’s computing power to brand new speeds. Plus the local news for July 26, 2024 and a look ahead to next month’s election. 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

A pair of ongoing probes into local political donations are moving in different directions. Plus the local news for July 25, 2024 and the primary challenge against one Republican Tennessee Congressman. 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

These days, Tennessee is treated as a foregone conclusion in national political campaigns, but there was a time when this state was at the very center of the biggest dispute of the day. Plus the local news for July 24, 2024 and this week’s edition 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

On the anniversary of his death, a reminder of why we should probably all know more about who Cordell Hull was. Plus the local news for July 23, 2024 and a debut album that was years in the works. 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

After the latest viral national anthem performance, we see how Nashville once learned that a less star-studded approach to opening pro sports games doesn’t always work, either. Plus the local news for July 22 and a summer camp for songwriting. 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

Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Gov. Bill Lee chose not to mention some inconvenient details of their history with issues they raised in speeches at this week’s Republican National Convention. Plus the local news for July 19, 2024 and a profile of Nashville Democrat Vincent Dixie. 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

Neo-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

The ways we talk about places in Nashville may not always clearly align with the map, but understanding the city’s history helps make sense of things. Plus the local news for July 17, 2024 and this week’s What Where When-s[RI1] 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 WNXPI've been changing this style weekly in the NV newsletter but realizing I have not flagged here [RI1]

Clarksville 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

Understaffing 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

Tennessee’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

Material 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

Two 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

On 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

Remembering 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

Oracle’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

Last 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 "just vibes" style

With 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

While 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

We 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

Tennessee’s prohibited concepts law limits what teachers can say and do in the classroom, but teaching a cleaned-up version of history is nothing new. Plus the local news for June 27, 2024 and a special excerpt from WNXP’s Music Citizens podcast.

The Nashville area is home to two massive hospital chains, but one is not faring nearly as well as the other. Plus the local news for June 26, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.

We 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

Two 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 channel when that gets worked out. [MK1]Let's go with RG-NEWKURD tomorrow! Your description and tease below will work! [MK2]

On 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

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 election year, NPR's Embedded takes an up-close look at one state – Tennessee – where Republicans hold a powerful majority. We ask: What does that power mean to lawmakers, who are the constituents pushing back, and what might it all reveal about the fragility of our democracy?Supermajority is not a podcast about gun control, but that's where the story begins, with three moms reeling from a school shooting. In March 2023, a mass shooter attacked The Covenant School and killed six people. Within weeks, three of the surviving students’ mothers step inside the state capitol — where Republicans outnumber Democrats three to one — for the first time in their lives to advocate for gun control. When they do, they come face-to-face with the brute force of a politically lopsided legislature, while also coming face-to-face with themselves.

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP