Where would Tennessee be without Dolly Parton? Plus the local news for Dec. 19, 2025.
Nina Cardona, Senior Producer and Host
Nina Cardona is a native of Middle Tennessee and near-lifelong listener to WPLN. Cardona joined Nashville Public Radio in 1997 fresh out of Converse College. She began as a classical music host and later ran the 91Classical music service. However, the majority of her years at the station have been spent sharing the news, first in the afternoons during All Things Considered and now as the local host of Morning Edition. She has a deep interest in history and has been known to dabble in photography, various textile crafts and open water swimming.
NashVillager Podcast: On Remembering
Why the holidays are a natural time to pause and reflect on the people we’ve lost. Plus the local news for Dec. 18.
NashVillager Podcast: The work continues
Why was Fiskite W.E.B. DuBois essentially kicked out of the United States? Plus, the local news for December 17, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: To organize or not to organize, that is the question
Will workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant reverse their historic unionization vote? Plus, the local news for December 16, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Fighting the cold
What did the Battle of Nashville have in common with the predicament of many unhoused people today? Plus, the local news for December 15, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Cheekwood’s access problem
Is there any possible path into Cheekwood that won’t upset anybody? Plus, the local news for December 12, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Deadly fog
What has Tennessee done to make sure the nation’s deadliest car wreck never happens here again? Plus, the local news for December 11, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Citations, please
Where does all this history and news information really come from? Plus, the local news for December 10, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Yes, hunger is real
Was last month’s pause in SNAP benefits just the start of ongoing problems? Plus, the local news for December 9, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Looking for hope
What will bring us together? Plus, the local news for December 8, 2025.
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