WPLN’s senior health care reporter Blake Farmer is leaving Nashville Public Radio. Blake has been at WPLN for 18 years in a variety of roles — news director, morning host, you name it — beginning just after college when he freelanced his way into a full-time reporter role.
Five questions for WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ production intern Dereen Shirnekhi
Dereen Shirnekhi (she/her) is the newest member of WPLN News. As This Is Nashville‘s first-ever production intern, Dereen helps get WPLN’s daily show on air. This includes pitching show ideas and helping the producers pre-interview guests. Get to know her. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew […]
Five questions for Nashville Public Radio’s new operations & production manager Josh Connor
Josh Connor (he, him) is the newest member of Nashville Public Radio. As the station’s new operations and production manager, Josh works with WPLN’s daily playlists and technical execution, creates sponsorship messages, and collaborates with the audience division. Get to know him. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when […]
Five questions for Nashville Public Radio’s new Director of Finance Michael Robertson
Michael Robertson (he/him) is the newest member of Nashville Public Radio. As the organization’s Director of Finance, Michael is actively involved in budgeting and overall financial management of the organization. Get to know him. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An NBA player. I basically […]
Five questions for WPLN’s Afternoon Editor Julia Ritchey
Julia Ritchey is the newest member of WPLN News. As the station’s first-ever Afternoon News Editor, Julia is actively involved in daily news coverage, editing stories and boosting general morale during a global pandemic. Get to know her. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? “A […]
Five questions for WPLN’s Morning Editor LaTonya Turner
As WPLN’s Morning News Editor, LaTonya Turner (she/her) is actively involved in the editorial decisions of the newsroom and managing a group of on-air hosts and reporters. Get to know her. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A dancer — from pre-school on. I love […]
Five questions for WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ Multimedia Producer Rose Gilbert
Rose Gilbert (she/her) is the newest member of WPLN News. As one of This Is Nashville‘s Multimedia Producers (along with Tasha Lemley), Rose is actively involved in field reporting, community engagement and show planning. Get to know her. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Spy, […]
Five questions for WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ Multimedia Producer Tasha Lemley
Tasha A.F. Lemley (she/her/hers) is the newest member of WPLN News. As This Is Nashville‘s Multimedia Producer, Tasha is actively involved in connecting with the community, story scouting, pitching and producing show episodes, features and segments. Get to know her. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew […]
Five questions for WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ Technical Director Mikayla Elias
Mikayla Elias (they/them) is the newest member of WPLN News. As the station’s first-ever Technical Director, Mikayla is in charge of operating the board for the This Is Nashville daily show and working on segment post-production. Get to know them. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew […]
Five Questions For WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ Senior Producer Steve Haruch
Steve Haruch (he/him) is the newest member of WPLN News. As the senior producer of This Is Nashville, Steve is responsible for planning the show, booking guests and seeking out conversations that deepen our understanding of the city. Get to know him. 1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when […]
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