Listen The city of Nashville recognized Juneteenth, the oldest known U.S. holiday marking the end of slavery, with an inaugural event Tuesday that organizers hope will launch an annual celebration.
Work Ramps Up On An ‘Anchor Park’ For Antioch To Call Its Own
Listen Metro government has a master plan to create a ‘regional anchor park’ for a part of Davidson county that has often felt neglected.
Why Nashville Could Have A Shot To Be A Host City For The 2026 World Cup
The head of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. said Nissan Stadium has a good shot at hosting World Cup games, after international soccer authorities announced Wednesday that they had chosen the joint United States, Canada and Mexico bid to host the tournament in 2026.
Metro Denies Request To Rename Hadley Park, Despite Link to Slave-Owning Family
Listen The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation denied a request to consider changing the name of Nashville’s Hadley Park on Tuesday. North Nashville resident Joshua Lipscomb collected more than 500 signatures in an online petition to rename the park after Civil Rights leader Malcolm X. He believes the park is currently named for the […]
From Deadly Gas To A ‘Supermaterial’ — Vanderbilt Researchers Make Breakthrough
Listen Nanotubes are tiny cylinders of carbon atoms, thousands of times smaller than a single human hair. They are stronger and lighter than steel, more conductive than copper and have thermal properties that are competitive with diamonds. Efficient and low cost carbon nanotubes would usher in a quiet revolution. The supermaterial has applications with nearly […]
Heightened Security At CMA Festival Makes For A Different Experience For Some Fans
Listen Fans won’t be able to walk past the stage to take photos at this year’s CMA Music Festival. Heightened security measures will keep fans at a distance from the performers. Other security measures limit the size of the bags allowed onto the grounds and require that bags be see-through, and concertgoers might also see […]
Even Without A Building, Museum Of African-American Music Is Already Putting On Programming
Listen The National Museum of African American Music is finally beginning to take shape. After nearly two decades, construction is under way on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville. Meanwhile, organizers are gathering hundreds of artifacts and designing exhibits for the museum’s expected launch next year.
Nashville Councilman Shows Off Driverless Vans He Says Can Fill Transit Gaps
Listen Metro Council Member Robert Swope showed off an electric, driverless shuttle this week as part of his proposal to tackle transit problems in Nashville.
Rutherford County’s Newest Court Will Tackle Environmental Issues
Listen Rutherford County is opening a special court, starting this week, to streamline how the county deals with environmental issues. Six departments will refer their citations to the court, including Fire and Rescue, Building Codes, Animal Control, Solid Waste, Engineering and Emergency Management.
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