Would you trust a winter forecast based on worms and spider webs? Plus the local news for Feb. 17, 2026, and a feature on a local rapper who contains multitudes.
Tony Gonzalez, News Director
Tony Gonzalez is WPLN's news director. Since 2015, he has had multiple newsroom roles, including overseeing WPLN’s special projects, producing the Curious Nashville podcast, and reporting. 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 second grader and dabbles in hobbies like juggling, gardening, and birdwatching.
Nashville taking steps to lessen storm burdens; more FEMA aid approved
Nearly all Nashvillians have regained power as of Friday — and both Metro and federal leaders are escalating the next stages of the recovery. Here’s the latest as of 10:45 p.m. Friday.
Winter storm week 1: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Lengthy power outages continue to fray nerves in Tennessee after the winter storm and weather-related fatalities climb to 21 as another arctic blast brings dangerous cold this weekend. Here’s the latest from WPLN at 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Top 5 in 2025: Revelatory WPLN stories that went deep on current events
Today we’re highlighting five times WPLN stayed with complex and evolving stories to create better understanding within our community.
Our top 5 in 2025: Stories of joy and local culture
Music history, adventurous bus rides, mysterious foods and the niche world of kustom kulture cars made for some of the most joyful WPLN reporting in 2025.
How WPLN told Tennessee’s stories to the nation in 2025
Thanks to a close partnership with NPR, WPLN told the nation about major news in Tennessee more than 100 times in 2025.
Metro employee tied to civic projects indicted over misappropriations
A former Metro employee with ties to several civic projects is facing criminal charges after a state comptroller investigation.
NashVillager Podcast: A hankering for turkey and unity
When national holidays were rare, what did it take for Thanksgiving to make the cut? Plus the local news for Nov. 26 and a round-up of events in What Where When-sday.
NashVillager Podcast: A Civil War turning point
How did a battle in Chattanooga change the trajectory of the Civil War? Plus the local news for Nov. 25, and a profile of Henry J. Star.
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