Nashville’s hockey and football stadiums have attracted fans from all over the country. But the city’s upcoming $335 million soccer arena has bigger plans: it wants to see spectators from all over the world.
Nashville’s upcoming soccer stadium unveils new name, marking its international pursuits
@ Us! This Is Nashville is reading the comments so you don’t have to
There’s an unspoken rule in internet culture that you shouldn’t read the comments. Comment sections are known for being cesspools where typically mild-mannered people turn to name-calling and conspiracy theories, hidden behind the safety of their computer screen. But that’s not always the case. That’s why at This Is Nashville, we’re digging in. Instead of […]
Historically Black Nashville institutions could get millions in federal spending package
Among those that stand to receive money are American Baptist College, Meharry Medical College and a land bridge project over Jefferson Street that’s still seeking community buy-in.
Breaking down Tennessee’s book-banning bills with WPLN’s Blaise Gainey
WPLN News political reporter Blaise Gainey joined This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona in studio on Thursday to break down what the bills are about, some of the concerns teachers and librarians have about them, and what is the potential that they will become law.
Hate groups in Tennessee are on the decline, but the Southern Poverty Law Center says that’s only because extremism is becoming more mainstream
They say fewer people are becoming card-carrying members of hate groups because extremist ideas became more mainstream.
St. Jude making room for Ukrainian cancer patients in Memphis while helping place children across Europe
St. Jude’s global arm is helping connect childhood cancer patients evacuating Ukraine with hospitals across Europe. Soon they may also come to the U.S.
Nashville is creating a team to respond to some 911 calls without police
Nashville is exploring a non-law enforcement option to respond to some emergency calls after the city was accepted to a federal program that will help officials create a new public safety unit.
Etta James once rocked the New Era Club, one of North Nashville’s most famous stages. Today only a few pieces remain.
The resulting live album is probably the most enduring musical artifact of this storied venue. It didn’t keep the city from demolishing it to make way for I-40.
Nashville residents are using their voices — and opening their wallets — to support Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is hitting close to home for Nashville residents with ties to Eastern Europe. One of these people is Vanderbilt freshman Diana Nalyvaiko, whose family is in Ukraine. Nalyvaiko spoke to This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona about how she’s using her voice to bring attention to the conflict overseas. “I […]
Why more Nashvillians are turning to e-bikes to get around
Bikes with electric motors, or e-bikes, have been controversial. But last year, Nashville began allowing them on the city’s greenways, with a speed limit of 15 miles an hour.
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