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Latest episode May 7, 2026

Re-air: Opryland’s Lasting Legacy

As the weather warms, we bring you one of our favorite episodes about one of our favorite eras of Nashville. Opryland has been closed for nearly 30 years, and as the producer of a recent documentary puts it, some people are still “butt hurt” about it. Maybe we didn’t know what we had until it […]


Class of ’26: Highs and loans

May 6, 2026

The job market seems to be on the downturn, especially if you’re a young person.

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From overwhelmed toddler parents to teens and crisis, Tennessee’s expanding resources

May 5, 2026

Audio and video will be added after the broadcast at noon. It’s tough to be a kid. It’s tough to be a parent of a kid. And nothing is tougher than when a kid is having a tough time. May is a month set aside for Mental Health Awareness, but, whatever the month, it’s always […]

The wisdom of a seasoned clerk, Brenda Wynn

May 4, 2026

Business licenses, marriage licenses, license plates.

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