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Help Us Count All of the Cranes in Nashville

Lily Williams

June 23, 2015

Something funny going  is on with Nashville’s iconic skyline: Tower cranes are popping up like weeds, their swaying and turning a constant reminder of Nashville’s rapid growth. One day metal spindles jut into the sky, and the next they are covered in glass with a “for rent” sign hanging from a new edifice. We scoured […]

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: construction, Growth

Help Us Count All of the Cranes in Nashville

Lily Williams

June 23, 2015

Something funny going  is on with Nashville’s iconic skyline: Tower cranes are popping up like weeds, their swaying and turning a constant reminder of Nashville’s rapid growth. One day metal spindles jut into the sky, and the next they are covered in glass with a “for rent” sign hanging from a new edifice. We scoured […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: construction, Growth

Conservation Groups Continue Taking Out Tennessee’s Unused Dams

Lily Williams

June 18, 2015

There’s an effort underway to demolish old dams in order to allow creeks and streams to flow more freely. Tuesday morning a team led by *Cumberland River Compact took down a four-foot tall barrier of stone and mortar that stretched across Seven Mile Creek near Brentwood.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Science

Conservation Groups Continue Taking Out Tennessee’s Unused Dams

Lily Williams

June 18, 2015

There’s an effort underway to demolish old dams in order to allow creeks and streams to flow more freely. Tuesday morning a team led by *Cumberland River Compact took down a four-foot tall barrier of stone and mortar that stretched across Seven Mile Creek near Brentwood.

Filed Under: Science, WPLN News Tagged With: Science

The 14 New Historical Landmarks Nashville’s Mayor Is Asking For

Allie GrossandLily Williams

June 17, 2015

Listen It’s become a tradition for outgoing mayors to preserve some of Nashville’s historic landmarks: Bill Purcell did it, Phil Bredesen did it, and now, Mayor Karl Dean. On Wednesday afternoon, Dean’s plan for 14 new landmarks goes to a public hearing.

Filed Under: History, WPLN News Tagged With: history

The 14 New Historical Landmarks Nashville’s Mayor Is Asking For

Allie GrossandLily Williams

June 17, 2015

Listen It’s become a tradition for outgoing mayors to preserve some of Nashville’s historic landmarks: Bill Purcell did it, Phil Bredesen did it, and now, Mayor Karl Dean. On Wednesday afternoon, Dean’s plan for 14 new landmarks goes to a public hearing.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: history

Loretta Lynn And Jack White Reunite To Receive Walk Of Fame Stars

Lily Williams

June 4, 2015

Country music icon Loretta Lynn and alternative rocker Jack White received stars on the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday. 

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

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