Nashville-based audio storyteller Leslie Eiler Thompson immerses herself in the little-known but deeply loved worlds of niche interests. Her project, Niche to Meet You, explores how these communities offer more than just fun — they provide a lifeline.
5 questions for Camellia Burris, WPLN’s new education reporter
A Nashville native, Camellia is uniquely qualified to cover education in Middle Tennessee.
Supermajority podcast honored by National Press Foundation
A panel of judges with the National Press Foundation has selected WPLN Senior Reporter Meribah Knight and the “Supermajority” podcast to receive the inaugural Reporting on Women in Politics Award.
5 questions for John Boyle, WPLN’s new NPR hub regional editor
John Boyle is the newest member of WPLN News and joins as the deputy managing editor for NPR’s newly formed Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom partnership.
What we know about the Antioch High School shooting
Nashville is reeling after the shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday. Metro Nashville police are investigating the attack.
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Nashville high school
Antioch High School will be closed for the rest of the week, with Metro Schools providing resources, meals and grief counseling at the Southeast Community Center.
FBI shares election security plans and hotline
Any threats to election integrity in Tennessee will be taken up by the FBI and the Department of Justice at a specially established command post. The agencies are encouraging residents to report suspicious activity. The FBI says it staffs its command centers 24 hours per day and is ready to look into vote suppression, cyber […]
NashVillager Podcast special edition: The 2024 election
What do Middle Tennesseans need to know ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5? This special episode of the NashVillager podcast lays out what you need to know.
Recap: Behind “Supermajority”
We returned to the Belcourt Theatre to dive deeper into “Supermajority,” the four-part series from NPR’s Embedded. Reporter and host Meribah Knight led a conversation with mothers impacted by the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School: Melissa Alexander, Mary Joyce, and Sarah Shoop-Neumann. Nearly 200 guests attended to hear what Meribah and the Covenant Moms have […]
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