Whitney Hermandorfer has the led the Tennessee AG’s Strategic Litigation Unit, where she defended the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Trump nominates Tennessee attorney to federal appeals court, marking first judicial pick of second term
NashVillager Podcast: “All the King’s Men”
Who were The Fugitives? Plus, the local news for May 5, 2025.
Spring flowers in bloom at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
ICE arrests drivers in South Nashville, sparking outrage from local officials
Several drivers in South Nashville were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Saturday night, sparking outrage from activists and politicians.
‘We’ll be a partner’ versus ‘we’ll see you in court’ — officials far apart on federal funding disruptions
Tennessee has suddenly lost hundreds of millions of dollars as the federal government cancels promised funding, and recent reactions from two prominent elected officials differ sharply.
Feds charge alleged white supremacist over 2019 arson at Tennessee school that trained Rosa Parks
A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed an office at a storied Tennessee social justice center. Regan Prater was arrested last Thursday and charged with one count of arson.
NashVillager Podcast: Optimistic Nashville
How do we feel about the place we call home? Plus, the local news for May 2, 2025.
Out, About: Nashville’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations
This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday WNXP’s Marquis Munson loves to call “Cinco de Drinko” in his best frat boy voice just to get under my skin. He’s not wrong about the day’s perception, though, for an unfortunate amount of celebrants.
The generous journalists of Erbil
So, I had made it to Erbil. I had dinars, I had a working phone, and I had meetings set up with sources for weeks to come. Now, I needed to get a real understanding of local politics. I needed to find a good translator or two. I needed to make some friends. In short, I needed to meet some local journalists.
Nashville mayor outlines priorities — and a tax increase — in State of Metro speech
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell struck an aspirational tone in his State of Metro address, painting a picture of a city with forward momentum.
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