WPLN’s Curious Nashville project elicits many inquiries about the origins of street names. After multiple questions about Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard,…
Curious Nashville: D.B. Todd’s Legacy Is Far More Than A Street Name
What We Know So Far About The 7 Sumner County Homicides
The seven people found dead in Sumner County over the weekend include the father, mother and uncle of the suspect. The other four victims’ relationship to the suspect is still unclear, authorities said at a press conference Monday morning. The suspect, 25-year-old Michael Cummins, remains in custody.
Why A State Like Tennessee Would Even Want A Medicaid Block Grant
Listen Tennessee is angling to be the first state to switch its Medicaid program to a “block grant,” a lump sum to provide health care to those with low income. But it’s a tradeoff. The state would get wide latitude to run its Medicaid program as it sees fit, but it would also shoulder new […]
How Big Was The Nashville Draft? NFL Claims Crowds Totaled 600,000
The NFL claims this year’s Draft set a new record: The organization says total attendance for the event in Nashville surpassed 600,000 across the three days. The numbers include the crowd that swarmed Lower Broadway in front of the event’s main stage and those who crossed the river to the NFL Draft Experience at Nissan […]
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee’s Top Lawmakers Flex Muscles In Final Stretch Of Session
Listen It’s been quite a week in the Tennessee General Assembly. Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account passed in the House on a narrow, last-minute vote. It also passed in the Senate.
Vanderbilt Lawsuit Delays A New Policy For Distributing Livers To Transplant Patients
The agency that oversees organ transplants is delaying a policy opposed by academic medical centers in the South and Midwest. Schools like Vanderbilt University have opposed changes meant to distribute livers more equitably.
9 Local Podcasts To See You Through The Rock ‘N’ Roll Nashville Marathon
We contend that the only thing better than a runner’s high is the feeling of listening to a great podcast. When a compelling story sparks your curiosity and has beautifully crafted sound design, the result is a sense of edifying wonder about the world around you. So why not merge the two? As you run […]
This NFL Draft Could Be Banner Year For Nashville Players
Listen The NFL Draft comes to Nashville in what may be a milestone year for the city: NFL teams are expected to select more players from Middle Tennessee in 2019 than at any other time on record.
Curious Nashville: Why A Sliver Of Davidson County Has A Brentwood Address
In the southern region of Davidson County rests a few small pockets of houses and buildings that have an unusual distinction.
Tennessee School Vouchers Clear Senate, But Conflicts With House Must Be Resolved
Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher initiative cleared the Tennessee Senate Thursday after a lengthy debate among lawmakers. The measure is expected to be negotiated between Senate and House lawmakers, since each version is completely different from the other.
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