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The Country In Our Hearts

A new podcast from WPLN News

The story of how Nashville became home to the largest Kurdish diaspora in America is an epic one. A tale of bloody genocide, of freedom fighters, of stunning perseverance.

But the story of the Kurdish people, no matter where they are, is a story about a country that only exists in the hearts of its people. And the lengths they’ll go to make it real.

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Tennessee’s second-largest job sector could take hit under Trump tax bill

Tennessee faces one of the highest potential job losses in the nation under Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

Mementos of the Black folk revival go on exhibit in Nashville

The Carolina Chocolate Drops propelled a movement to reclaim the Black roots of music — and member Dom Flemons envisioned their impact from the very start.

Man formerly on death row can’t serve 2 life terms at the same time, Tennessee Supreme Court rules

The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that a Memphis judge did not have the authority to give a man formerly on death row concurrent sentences of life in prison.

NashVillager Podcast: Defund DEI hits Juneteenth and Pride

How is political pressure on equity and inclusion affecting celebrations of the Midstate’s diversity? Plus, the local news for June 17, 2025.

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TSU reaches agreement to reallocate $96 million for university operations

Nashville’s Metro Council closes in on final budget, with implications for the property tax

Checking in on ‘community benefits agreements’ in Tennessee — and the new law curbing them

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Musicians Anne Harris and Amanda Ewing discuss connection in new album

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Politics

Checking in on ‘community benefits agreements’ in Tennessee — and the new law curbing them

No Kings Nashville Bicentennial Mall capitol

Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands

A group of protesters outside of a federal courthouse building in downtown Nashville.

Man wrongly deported to El Salvador pleads not guilty to smuggling charges in Nashville

Nashville Masses are emptier as the threat of deportations looms

Environment

Tennessee’s second-largest job sector could take hit under Trump tax bill

Listen: Tennessee mines a lot of clay — and manufactures a lot of tile

Trump fires 3rd TVA board member since March

Runaway pet zebra captured in Rutherford County

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Health Care

Safety net advocates want Tennessee’s senators to vote no on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Ballad Health’s hospital monopoly underperformed. Then Tennessee lowered the bar.

NashVillager Podcast: “It’s fun to shop at Harvey’s!”

NashVillager Podcast: Mentally unwell in the Volunteer State

Criminal Justice

Man formerly on death row can’t serve 2 life terms at the same time, Tennessee Supreme Court rules

Federal judge recuses himself days before sentencing Memphis officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death

A group of protesters outside of a federal courthouse building in downtown Nashville.

Man wrongly deported to El Salvador pleads not guilty to smuggling charges in Nashville

Country musician fatally hit Nashville pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing

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Katherine Ceicys

Caroline Eggers

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