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Nashville Public Radio names Holly Kernan of KQED as president and CEO

WPLN Staff

May 20, 2025

Nashville Public Radio has hired its next president and CEO. Longtime public media leader Holly Kernan will oversee 90.3 WPLN News, music discovery station WNXP 91.1, and the organization’s classical music streaming service.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Nashville Public Radio

A NYC theater company will perform WPLN’s investigation about rural domestic violence. Here’s how you can watch

WPLN Staff

May 1, 2025

On May 7, actors will perform a reading of a WPLN News story about rural domestic violence. Register now to attend.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News

Niche To Meet You: Hey, Stick Nation!

WPLN Staff

April 21, 2025

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April is Earth Month, and WPLN News partner Niche to Meet You is taking a look at this annual celebration through the lens of a niche subculture built around the appreciation of … sticks. Yes, sticks.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: environment, mindfulness, Niche to Meet You

‘Supermajority’ podcast named Peabody Award nominee

WPLN Staff

April 15, 2025

Judges selected the Supermajority podcast as a prestigious Peabody Award nominee, representing the best storytelling in broadcast and digital media in 2024. The special series from NPR’s Embedded is hosted by WPLN’s Meribah Knight.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Awards, supermajority

Tornadoes confirmed after late-night Tennessee storms

WPLN Staff

April 1, 2025

The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes touched down during storms late Sunday night. All were in a cluster of neighboring counties: Maury, Hickman and Humphreys.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Maury County, severe weather, tornadoes

Finding connection in the niche: How hobbies can save lives

WPLN Staff

March 17, 2025

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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.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Niche to Meet You

5 questions for Camellia Burris, WPLN’s new education reporter

WPLN Staff

March 10, 2025

A headshot of WPLN education reporter Camellia Burris.

A Nashville native, Camellia is uniquely qualified to cover education in Middle Tennessee.

Filed Under: 5 Questions, Education

Supermajority podcast honored by National Press Foundation

WPLN Staff

February 19, 2025

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.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Awards, supermajority

5 questions for John Boyle, WPLN’s new NPR hub regional editor

WPLN Staff

January 31, 2025

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.

Filed Under: 5 Questions Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom

What we know about the Antioch High School shooting

WPLN Staff

January 24, 2025

Nashville is reeling after the shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday. Metro Nashville police are investigating the attack.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Antioch, Antioch High School, school shooting, shooting

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