About a year ago, Fort Campbell helicopter pilot Steve Shroeder was hovering around West End in his Black Hawk, practicing approaches to Vanderbilt…
After Fighting For His Life In Vanderbilt’s ICU, Fort Campbell Pilot Returns To Say Thanks
Nashville General Offers Short-Term Contract Extension To CEO As Restructuring Looms
Nashville’s Hospital Authority has approved a six-month contract extension for its CEO, though several board members wanted a longer-term agreement as a sign of stability. After more than a century in business, General Hospital is undergoing a major restructuring initiated by Mayor Megan Barry, who wants to close down inpatient care at the safety-net facility. […]
The Dirt On Armadillos, Middle Tennessee’s Newest Animal Neighbors
Listen Tim White works for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. That puts him on the front line of any change in the state’s fauna, including the arrival of armadillos.
CEO Of Nashville General Hospital Awaits Word On His Fate Amid Restructuring
Listen The CEO of Nashville General Hospital has been sidelined as city leaders contemplate downsizing operations to save money. And Thursday afternoon, the Hospital Authority plans to finalize a long-overdue performance review with just two weeks left on Joseph Webb’s contract.
In Nashville’s Soccer Victory, Out-of-Towners Gush About ‘A City On The Rise’
Listen In announcing the Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday, there was a moment when Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and Gov. Bill Haslam insisted on posing for photos and answering questions together. It was a somewhat unusual arrangement, yet there was no denying that their broad collaboration factored into the MLS decision.
Yes, Nashville Will Be Home To A Major League Soccer Team
It’s official: Major League Soccer is bringing a top-level team to Nashville. Calling it a “city on the rise,” MLS commissioner Don Garber made the announcement at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.
Listen: WPLN’s Best Radio Storytelling of 2017
Nashville Public Radio reporters have been keeping a close eye on Middle Tennessee stories all year, from conversations about transit to a police shooting, from the Preds’ historic run to hair recycling.
Tennessee Counties Begin Suing Drug Companies Over Opioids
Listen Tennessee counties are joining the list of entities suing pharmaceutical companies over opioids. Smith County is the first to file suit in federal court. Davidson County is likely to follow after approval by the Metro Council Tuesday night.
Curious Nashville: How An Urban Legend About Piranhas In Nashville Came To Be
Listen There were rumors about sharks swimming in city waters after Hurricane Harvey, and urban legends about alligators in New York City sewers have been around for years. But listener Sarah Stephenson has a question about another predator that allegedly lives in Music City: “I have heard that during the 2010 floods, the Aquarium restaurant […]
Nashville Soccer Fans To Celebrate In The Streets As MLS Makes Announcement
Soccer supporters are rejoicing at word that the commissioner of Major League Soccer is coming to town to make what’s described as a “significant announcement” about the future of the sport in Nashville. Local fans are taking this as a clear sign that the city will be been awarded a top-level professional expansion team — […]
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