September 18, 2025: Honky Tonk origin story
Why are they called honky tonks, anyway?
NashVillager · WPLN - Nashville Public Radio
September 18, 202514m 53s
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Show Notes
The most iconic type of Nashville bar is part of a colorful history that includes cattle drives and sailors on shore leave. Plus, the local news for September 18, 2025 and reclaiming the banjo.
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