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Lawyers for people facing eviction saved Metro $4M last year: report

Lawyers for people facing eviction saved Metro $4M last year: report

By Cynthia Abrams

April 11, 2026

If you’re facing eviction, accessing a lawyer can be difficult. Unlike in criminal cases, there’s no such thing as court-appointed attorneys. So, the “Eviction Right to Counsel” program is looking to fill that gap.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: affordable housing, DarKenya Waller, Eviction Right to Counsel, evictions, Hispanic Bar Association, Legal Aid Society

3 questions with Yo-Yo Ma before his Nashville performance

By Justin Barney

April 10, 2026

On Sunday, Yo Yo Ma will play at 293-year-old cello at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Grand Ole Opry, Yo Yo Ma

Tennessee lawmakers pass fix to school threats law after kids were arrested for jokes and misunderstandings

By Paige PflegerandAliyya Swaby, ProPublica

April 10, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this week to fix the state’s controversial threats of mass violence law, which had resulted in children being charged with felonies over jokes and misunderstandings.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, ferrell haile, Raphah Institute, threats of mass violence, Williamson County Schools

AI music platform launched in Nashville puts songwriters in control

By jewly hight

April 8, 2026

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Soundbreak, an AI songwriting platform, gives users an approximation of co-writing with artists they admire.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: AI and music, Artificial Intelligence, Better Than Ezra, Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston, Kevin Griffin, Nashville songwriters, Soundbreak, The Elvis Act

After wait, Tennessee receives more FEMA relief for ice storm

By Tony Gonzalez

April 11, 2026

Tennessee will receive a higher level of disaster relief for Winter Storm Fern in 29 counties.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: disaster recovery, FEMA, Winter Storm Fern

NashVillager Podcast: Visit Music City

By Nina Cardona

April 10, 2026

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Can Nashville’s tourist hot spots afford to keep the lights on? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 10, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: tourism

NashVillager Podcast: Stadium roofs come full circle

By Nina Cardona

April 9, 2026

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ow does the new Nissan Stadium bring things back around to the stadium problems that brought the Titans to Nashville? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 9, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

Press Forward Middle Tennessee launches to strengthen local news

By WPLN Staff

April 9, 2026

A coalition that supports local news outlets is launching with a goal of filling information gaps in the community.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, journalism, Press Forward

Nashville water bills won’t get ice storm discounts after Metro Council rejects idea

By Cynthia Abrams

April 8, 2026

On Tuesday, Nashville’s Metro Council rejected a proposal for a one-time credit to compensate residents for increased water bills following Winter Storm Fern.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Courtney Johnston, Freddie O'Connell, Mary Jo Wiggins, metro water services, Nashville Metro Council, Winter Storm Fern

NashVillager Podcast: From Tech to NASA

By Nina Cardona

April 8, 2026

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What connects Tennessee Tech to the space program? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 8, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

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