Listen For people in Nashville who keep Kosher, following Jewish dietary laws, there’s almost nowhere to dine out. One of the only Kosher-certified establishments was Woodlands, an Indian restaurant on West End — and that closed earlier this year. But now another business has decided to go through the extensive process: Avo, a vegan restaurant housed […]
One Nashville Neighborhood Finally Gets Google Fiber, But There’s High-Speed Competition
Listen There was a highly anticipated announcement yesterday after months of little information — and no, we’re not talking about Taylor Swift’s new album. Google Fiber told residents of Sylvan Park that its gigabit speed service is finally available. But even for some Fiber fans, the wait proved too long, especially as other telecomm companies […]
For Young Middle Tennessee Students, The Solar Eclipse May Become Their Earliest Memory In School
Listen It’s often easy to tell how old someone is based on the earliest major event they can remember — and for some first graders at Carroll Oakland School in Lebanon, the rare solar eclipse may be that moment.
Listen: Here’s What The Solar Eclipse Sounded Like In Middle Tennessee
We’ve seen plenty of photos of what the total solar eclipse looked like — but what did it sound like? Fortunately, WPLN reporters were scattered throughout Middle Tennessee, recorders in hand, to find out. From the eerie pre-eclipse shadows, to the first glimpses of totality, to the sun reappearing, the experience was as aural as […]
Austin Peay Researchers Will Observe How Crickets And Cattle Behave During Solar Eclipse
Listen One of the universities closest to the center of totality will document how animals on campus will react to the sudden darkness of Monday’s total solar eclipse. Researchers from Austin Peay State University’s agriculture department will record observations on university cattle, bees and crickets.
UT’s New Code Of Conduct Passes, But Not With Flying Colors From State Lawmakers
Listen The University of Tennessee Knoxville did not get the quick stamp of approval it was looking for on its new student code of conduct. After months of revision and comment periods, UT’s new policy needed a committee of state lawmakers to sign off Wednesday to be effective by the time the semester begins next week. […]
University Of Tennessee Seeks Approval On New, More Lenient Student Code Of Conduct
Listen The University of Tennessee’s flagship campus in Knoxville is hoping to implement a new student code of conduct this fall, something that hasn’t been done in four decades. UT officials say the changes make the code less punitive and will help students learn from mistakes.
With High Demand For Hotels, Nashville Sees A Dip In Big Conferences
Listen For all the tourism records being set in Nashville, there is one area that’s lagging behind: The number of large conventions coming to town this fall is lower than in previous years, and tourism leaders say the city’s high hotel demand bears part of the blame.
MTSU Trains Teachers On How To Guide Students During Solar Eclipse
Listen Unlike in Davidson County, schools in Rutherford will be in session on Monday, Aug. 21. So MTSU is helping teachers in Murfreesboro and surrounding areas prepare their students for the total solar eclipse. The university’s astronomy department has created lesson plans for K-12 teachers. One lesson has students model the distances between the earth, […]
5 Questions You’ve Been Meaning To Ask About The Total Solar Eclipse, Answered
The eclipse passing over Nashville in less than two weeks seems to have everyone’s attention now. But we know there are some of you out there that still…
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