Awards arrived in many forms this spring for Nashville Public Radio. Let’s run them down.
Tony Gonzalez, Editor
Tony Gonzalez oversees WPLN’s special projects, produces the Curious Nashville podcast, and edits freelance contributions. Since arriving in Nashville in 2011, he’s covered major breaking news, tapped into data and public records for civics stories, and featured inspiring people and unusual tales. He lives in East Nashville with his wife and daughter and dabbles in hobbies like juggling, gardening, and birdwatching.
Here’s how to apply for FEMA aid for April storms
Tennesseans impacted by tornadoes and flooding in early April can now access additional in-person FEMA disaster recovery help.
Nashville fire investigators rule out arson in downtown parking garage blaze
The devastating fire in a large downtown Nashville parking garage was not intentionally set — but the exact cause remains elusive.
NashVillager Podcast: Scan this news
How did a series of stripes change shopping? Plus, the local news for June 26, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: A ‘first’ in journalism
What’s the best way to cover a news event? Plus, the local news for June 25, 2025.
Tennessee’s deadly April storms qualify for federal relief
Deadly and damaging April storms across Tennessee have qualified for additional federal disaster relief. President Donald Trump said on social media that he approved the request for help from the governor.
Homelessness ticks up in Nashville’s latest count
Nashville’s latest annual census of the city’s unhoused community found 2,180 people in shelters or living unsheltered — in camps or vehicles, or on the streets — on one night in January.
Nashville police sergeant fatally shoots armed man near downtown
A Nashville police sergeant fatally shot an armed man at a downtown intersection on Monday. It is the third shooting involving MNPD this year.
Five tornadoes confirmed across Middle Tennessee
The storm knocked down trees and power poles and dropped extremely large hail — some as large as a baseball — in and around Williamson County.
ICE made 196 arrests in Nashville. The mayor is questioning their legality.
As new details were provided Tuesday about immigration-related arrests, Nashville’s mayor expressed concerns about the legality of the traffic stops that have been raising fears in parts of the city.
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