Curious Nashville is WPLN’s beloved Hearken-style series that answers questions through adventurous reporting. At its peak, the series is inherently multi-platform and highly community engaged. This entry includes a 33-minute podcast version of the story, a social media video, an email newsletter, and a short bonus episode drawn from a call-in segment on our daily […]
WeGo tops 6,000 enrolled in free bus fare program
The WeGo transit agency has now topped 6,000 people enrolled in its new free bus fare program known as “Journey Pass.”
A rare ‘corpse flower’ blooms in Clarksville
An infamous flower bloom drew more than 2,000 visitors to a greenhouse at Austin Peay State University over the holiday weekend.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces more layoffs amid federal funding cuts
More staff cuts are coming to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the medical center is citing the Trump administration’s federal funding reductions.
Nashville Public Radio names Holly Kernan of KQED as president and CEO
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.
A NYC theater company will perform WPLN’s investigation about rural domestic violence. Here’s how you can watch
On May 7, actors will perform a reading of a WPLN News story about rural domestic violence. Register now to attend.
Niche To Meet You: Hey, Stick Nation!
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.
‘Supermajority’ podcast named Peabody Award nominee
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.
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