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Blake Farmer, Host, This Is Nashville
Blake Farmer is the host of “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. Previously, Blake spent 16 years at WPLN News, serving as host, editor and news director. Before a two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.
A professor’s quest to bring music and medicine together in the ICU
Music therapy has been broadly adopted in healthcare, but live performances rarely make their way into an intensive care unit. Dr. Joseph Schlesinger is hoping to change that.
HealthQ: Losing weight on a GLP-1 isn’t just about getting a shot
Severe ankle pain drove Jelon Smart to start taking a weight loss injection a year and a half ago.
HealthQ: Even with dental insurance, you still could face a large bill
Russell Anthony made eight trips to the dentist last year. The 65-year-old retiree in Nashville, Tennessee, hopes to go less often in 2026, but he’s already made a few visits. “I had a root canal just last week that was like $500,” he said. “The week before that, I had a crown that cost me […]
HealthQ: Is it worth your time and money to set up an HSA?
When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities. Maxing out his retirement is one. Building up his kid’s college fund is another. Opening up a health savings account? Not so much, even though he qualifies because of his high-deductible health plan. “I’m so frustrated with the system that […]
Curious Nashville: What is this grassy mound at BNA trying to hide?
An earthen mound on a corner of the Nashville International Airport property caught the eye of a listener. What’s it trying to hide?
A Curious Nashville question about a persistent puddle leads to a water main fix
It’s not every day that local news helps repair infrastructure.
Nashvillager Podcast: Remembering everyone’s neighbor
Aren’t we all missing Mister Rogers? Plus, a roundup of the news for Feb. 27, 2026.
Nashvillager Podcast: Oops! An epic false alarm
We all get spam. But have you seen a snafu of this magnitude? Plus the local news for Feb. 20, 2026.
Nashvillager Podcast: And there was light
NES may be old. But it’s not the oldest utility in town. Plus the local news for February 13, 2026.
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