As the Grand Ole Opry marks 100 years, a newly released book weaves the live country music show’s entire eventful history into a unified narrative.
How a century of Grand Ole Opry shows became a 350-page book
‘Supermajority’ podcast named Peabody Award nominee
Judges selected the Supermajority podcast as a prestigious Peabody Award nominee, representing the best storytelling in broadcast and digital media in 2024. The special series from NPR’s Embedded is hosted by WPLN’s Meribah Knight.
Who is backing Tennessee’s wetland deregulation effort?
Developers may soon face fewer environmental regulations when they build on Tennessee wetlands.
NashVillager Podcast: Crime and punishment, political edition
What can be learned from recent political scandals in our state? Plus, the local news for April 15, 2025.
Activists place painted doves around Nashville to commemorate where pedestrians were killed
Nashville noticed a significant rise in pedestrian deaths after lawmakers lifted pandemic restrictions. Currently, the trend seems to be moving in the right direction. But the plan to improve Davidson County’s infrastructure is still underway and safety for those who walk and cycle is not guaranteed.
NashVillager Podcast: The tale of John Murrell
Did the notorious horse thief get scared straight? Plus, the local news for April 14, 2025.
A bill to change how dangerous people are disarmed in TN is pushed to 2026 after NRA opposition
A Republican-backed bill to alter Tennessee’s firearms dispossession form was pushed to 2026 after opposition from the National Rifle Association.
Nashville area sees 161 tornado, thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in two weeks
In the first two weeks of April, Middle Tennesseans received over 160 warnings for flash floods, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
NashVillager Podcast: Funding Nashville’s public health
What happens to public health in a funding pinch? Plus, the local news for April 11, 2025.
Tennessee lawmakers are not changing the current school threats law. They’re adding a new one.
A bill moving through the Tennessee state capitol would create a new felony offense for people who make threats at school.
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