Six people were killed, including 3 children, when a former student opened fire inside the Covenant School in Nashville’s Green Hills neighborhood on March 27, 2023. City police fatally shot the assailant. The deadly attack caused grief, spurred troubling questions, and set in motion many ripple effects — for schools, for policymakers, and for elected […]
Watch Live: Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy hold a joint press conference as the Ukraine leader is making a last-ditch push for more U.S. weapons and aid
President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy. Watch live at 3:15 Central time.
Recap: Behind “The Kids of Rutherford County”
Over 300 guests joined for the conversation between Meribah and Madeleine, selling out the Belcourt Theater. Guests included Senator Heidi Campbell and Council Member Terry Vo, along with lawyers and youth who appeared on the podcast. Several attendees spoke of the need to host similar conversations in Rutherford County. Catch up on all four episodes […]
Thanksgiving 2023 playlist: Hear this year’s favorite podcast episodes from Nashville Public Radio staffers
Make sure your phone’s connected to your car speakers — or your wireless earbuds are charged — because our sixth annual Nashville Public Radio podcast recommendations have arrived just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday and travels.
Podcast bonus: Behind the music of The Kids of Rutherford County
“Minimalist classic country with maximalist tendencies.” That’s one way to describe the musical scoring of The Kids of Rutherford County.
Listen: Special session Day 4 updates from This Is Nashville
The special session did not conclude Thursday, as expected, and instead will resume on Monday. WPLN state politics reporter Blaise Gainey shares the latest developments from the state capitol.







