April is Earth Month, and WPLN News partner Niche to Meet You is taking a look at this annual celebration through the lens of a niche subculture built around the appreciation of … sticks. Yes, sticks.
Finding connection in the niche: How hobbies can save lives
Nashville-based audio storyteller Leslie Eiler Thompson immerses herself in the little-known but deeply loved worlds of niche interests. Her project, Niche to Meet You, explores how these communities offer more than just fun — they provide a lifeline.
Re-air: This is Nicheville
The statistics on loneliness are shocking. The U.S. Surgeon General released a report in 2023 about the importance of social interaction to curb the loneliness and isolation epidemic, which is having startling effects on our physical health. One of the main ways we can interact with others is through our hobbies and niche interests. And […]
Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor + Santas!
Today, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to take your calls.
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