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Kristin M. Hall, AP

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

By Kristin M. Hall, APandTravis Loller, AP

March 30, 2026

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspension lifted.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Fort Campbell, Kid Rock, No Kings

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

November 27, 2025

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn’t going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap. The animal rescue farm in Tennessee offers animal-based therapy sessions with horses, cows, sheep, goats and, well, why not turkeys, too?

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: agriculture, farming, Rutherford County, thanksgiving

Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

July 8, 2025

An American Legion post in Nashville attracts more than just veterans. Post 82 is where Grammy-winning musicians share beers with locals and veterans alike over the sounds of classic country and bluegrass.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: American Legion, dance, live music

Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

May 26, 2025

Homeowners are finding more ways to adopt a low mow lifestyle instead of keeping up with short, manicured lawns. Supporters say the taller grass and flowers provide a habitat for pollinators and insects during crucial spring months, and improves water retention in the soil.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Cumberland River Compact, No Mow May, wildlife

Mixed verdict for 3 Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating

By Adrian Sainz, AP, Kristin M. Hall, APandJonathan Mattise, AP

October 3, 2024

Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, memphis, police brutality, Tyre Nichols

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

By Andrew Dalton, APandKristin M. Hall, AP

September 29, 2024

A photo of Kris Kristofferson with a black shirt on looking to camera

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style who became a country music superstar, has died.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: country music, obituary

911 operator calmly walks expectant mom through a surprise at-home delivery

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

August 7, 2024

A new mom in Nashville has 911 to thank for walking her through a surprise at-home birth. Emergency operator Kaitlyn Kramer got the frantic call on July 7 saying a woman was experiencing sudden labor.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: 911, Associated Press

For the endangered Nashville crayfish, its rebound is both good and bad news

By Kristin M. Hall, APandTravis Loller, AP

June 22, 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing the Nashville crayfish from the endangered species list.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: crayfish, environment, wildlife

Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

April 20, 2024

Twice in recent years, workers at the Chattanooga plant have rejected union membership. But this time, they voted convincingly for the UAW, which is operating under new leadership directly elected by members for the first time and basking in a successful confrontation with Detroit’s major automakers.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Associated Press, Chattanooga, Labor unions, UAW, union, Unionization, United Auto Workers, Volkswagen

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