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Mack Linebaugh

Mack is the VP of Audience Engagement for WPLN News — but what does that even mean? In the past, this might have been called "programming." But with all due respect for the term, "programming" sounds a bit one-directional for today's world. We no longer simply program shows for our audience to consume. We engage with our audience across the platforms they use. We strive to have reciprocal dialog and reflect our community. Previously, Mack was the station's digital director, and he's worn a few other hats in his 20-year public radio career. Mack's a Nashville native, a musician, dad, tinkerer and explorer of too many disparate hobbies.

Nashville’s subreddit and an Opryland rabbit hole

Mack Linebaugh

July 20, 2023

A couple of days ago, Reddit user SilentWalrus92 posted a photo of what appears to be a pristine admission ticket to the Opryland theme park.

Filed Under: NashVillager Tagged With: Opryland, Reddit

Out, About: Is bowling a thing?

Mack Linebaugh

June 30, 2023

I don’t know about you, but I’m only just getting to know the Nashville that sprung up during the pandemic. I can feel totally lost in neighborhoods I’ve known or years — because absolutely everything has changed.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, NashVillager, Out About, Sports Tagged With: bowling

The Best Things You Can Do To Avoid Getting The Coronavirus

Mack Linebaugh

March 5, 2020

Have you ever actually timed 20 seconds when you’re washing your hands? It’s longer than you think.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News

Bluegrass Breakdown: New Releases

Mack Linebaugh

February 1, 2020

It’s time to go to market and see what’s new down at the friendly neighborhood packed to the gills, bursting at the seams, compressed tighter than two coats of paint bluegrass CD bins. With the late breaking action from the likes of Donna Ulisse, Rick Faris, Aaron Ramsey, Sideline and the Lil Smokes, we’ll be […]

Filed Under: Bluegrass Breakdown

Bluegrass Breakdown: Sawmills

Mack Linebaugh

November 16, 2019

It’s a place where wood is cut into lumber, a facility that fueled the livelihood and expansion of many a rural Bluegrassland community. In the early 1900’s the largest enterprise of this ilk in the entire world was located in Georgetown, SC where the Atlantic Lumber Company floated logs from Appalachian Mountains down the Pee […]

Filed Under: Bluegrass Breakdown, Programs

Tennessee Attorney General Sets 9 More Executions In Motion

Mack Linebaugh

September 24, 2019

Updated at 12:15 p.m. Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery is ramping up his efforts to execute death row inmates. His office filed requests to schedule nine more executions in the coming months.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: death penalty, News

The Tri-Star State: What’s Going On Inside The Tennessee Democratic Party?

Mack Linebaugh

September 22, 2019

Listen It’s been over a decade since Tennessee Democrats scored a big win in a state race. What’s the party doing to turn things around? That’s a question many in the state executive committee have asked. And they’re not happy with the answers they’re getting from the Tennessee Democratic Party chair, Mary Mancini.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Carol Brown Andrews, Charlie Clark

Federal Judge Blocks Controversial New Tennessee Voter Registration Law

Mack Linebaugh

September 12, 2019

Listen A federal judge has blocked a new Tennessee law that would have imposed strict regulations on voter registration efforts in the state. Judge Aleta Trauger said the law was unconstitutional and would cause more harm than good.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Tennessee Attorney General, voting

Frustrated By Relationship With Police, Oversight Board Calls For Emergency Meeting With Mayor

Mack Linebaugh

September 12, 2019

Listen Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board is calling for an emergency meeting with the Metro mayor and chief of police next week. The group met Wednesday night to discuss concerns about lack of cooperation from police thus far. The board hopes the mayor’s presence will help the two parties find a way to move forward. 

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: community oversight board, News

The Tri-Star State: How Nashville’s Mayoral Election Could Shape State Politics

Mack Linebaugh

September 8, 2019

Listen Nashville’s mayors have risen in prominence over recent years, not only because of the city’s skyrocketing growth but through outspoken political stances. By pushing LGBT initiatives, decriminalizing marijuana or curbing cooperation with immigration authorities, the city’s leaders have run counter to the state’s Republican supermajority. Whether that conflict continues has been a central issue […]

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: John Cooper, Tennessee Politics

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