Residents of Bowling Green and Munfordville were surprised by rallies held by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front in mid-May. Their presence and messaging may be less overt than other groups, but a WKU professor says it’s the latest evolution in hate speech messaging.
Turning points in Tennessee history from the NashVillager Podcast
From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, here are four times Tennessee history was changed forever.
An industrious blacksmith enslaved by John Overton honored with marker in Forest Hills
The descendants of a blacksmith enslaved by John Overton Jr. unveiled a historical marker. It captures how Hiram and Eveline Overton “self-emancipated” and set up shop on Granny White Pike.
Why is a Nashville middle school named after a racist segregationist? | Curious Nashville
Why is J.T. Moore Middle School named after an openly racist segregationist — and could it be changed?
Béla Fleck and Renée Fleming join forces to celebrate Appalachian music on new album
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and soprano Renée Fleming about their collaborative project and album, “The Fiddle and The Drum,” which celebrates Appalachian folk music.
MTSU survey shows rising gap in economic optimism between businesses and consumers
In an ideal world, both businesses and consumers are happy about the economy and their potential growth. But a recent survey from Middle Tennessee State University found that businesses are more optimistic about the economy than consumers, and both parties are cautious about the future. Those are some of the findings in MTSU’s latest Tennessee […]
Western Kentucky’s Cinema Systers celebrates a decade as U.S.’s only all-lesbian film festival
The only all-lesbian film festival in the U.S. is not where most people might expect. Cinema Systers – a four-day celebration of sapphic storytelling – turned 10 in Paducah over Memorial Day weekend.
NashVillager Podcast: Legislature, rule thyself
Who gets to decide what lawmakers can and can’t do on the House or Senate floor? Plus the local news for May 29, and Billy Hudson’s healing journey.
HealthQ: Focused on work, needed at home – a federal caregiving policy might help
The Family and Medical Leave Act gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for caregiving. But the federal policy has noteworthy limitations. The HealthQ team explains.
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