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TN’s ‘drag ban’ is here to stay. Here’s why LGBTQ advocates don’t mind.

TN’s ‘drag ban’ is here to stay. Here’s why LGBTQ advocates don’t mind.

Marianna Bacallao

February 27, 2025

Tennessee lawmakers are celebrating as the state’s so-called drag ban remains in place indefinitely. LGBTQ advocates also see the decision as a win.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: anti-lgbt legislaton, drag, drag show, Jonathan Skrmetti, lgbt, lgbtq, Pride, Tennessee Attorney General, tnleg, tnpol

AEG makes its mark on Music City with its first Nashville venue, The Pinnacle

Justin Barney

February 27, 2025

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While it can seem commonplace for another venue to open here, The Pinnacle is more than a venue; it is the physical manifestation of corporate synergy in the live music experience. And it’s a big play for AEG.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Business, WNXP Tagged With: AEG, Live Nation, music venues, The Pinnacle, Ticketmaster

NashVillager Podcast: Term Limits

Nina Cardona

February 27, 2025

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Why is a Tennessee Congressman trying to extend presidential term limits? Plus, the local news for February 27, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

Nashville General Hospital CEO resigns amid tensions and an unflattering audit

Catherine Sweeney

February 27, 2025

There are tensions among Nashville General Hospital, Meharry Medical College, and the Metro government — and pressure as the hospital gets closer to the end of its lease.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Dr. James Hildreth, Dr. Joseph Webb, Meharry Medical College, Nashville General Hospital

A budget crisis worried Tennessee domestic violence and sexual assault centers. Then came the federal funding chaos.

Cynthia Abrams

February 27, 2025

A coalition of more than 100 nonprofits across Tennessee signed a letter asking the state legislature to dedicate $25 million annually to victim services.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: domestic violence, sexual assault, state legislature, Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, tennessee state legislature

Flipping through the stacks of Nashville Public Library’s vinyl record lending program

Justin Barney

February 26, 2025

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Nashville Public Library’s vinyl lending pilot program is booming. More than 65% of the records in the collection have been checked out, according to Noelle Rutherford, materials services manager at the downtown branch of the library.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: music industry, Nashville Public Library, vinyl

NashVillager Podcast: Prison escapes

Nina Cardona

February 26, 2025

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What does a craving for a bologna sandwich have to do with a prison escape? Plus, the local news for February 26, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

Two of country music’s iconic women will get the Broadway treatment (not on Lower Broad)

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February 26, 2025

Two stage musicals inspired by country music icons — Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn — are making news.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Belmont University, Broadway, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn

Tennessee’s new lethal injection protocol still carries concerns about painful deaths

Catherine Sweeney

February 26, 2025

Tennessee has a new lethal injection protocol and is moving to schedule executions. At the same time, there are lingering concerns about the new protocol.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, capital punishment, death penalty, lethal injection

Tennessee drag ban to stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear the case

Marianna Bacallao

February 25, 2025

Tennessee’s ban on drag in public spaces will remain in effect, as the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to take up a legal challenge to the law. Another suit could give LGTBQ advocates another shot at challenging the ban.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: anti-lgbt legislaton, drag, drag show, Jonathan Skrmetti, lgbt, lgbtq, Pride, Tennessee Attorney General, tnleg, tnpol

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