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.
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.
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.
Curious Nashville: Hope for the Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel
The beloved but mothballed Fox Trot Carousel may get its comeback. The Tennessee State Museum is asking for proposals from partners to restore and operate the artistic merry-go-round.
Curious Nashville: Why do we have Chicago-style gyro restaurants?
How a simple question about gyros in Nashville led to epic revelations about how regional food styles come into existence — and the role of one entrepreneur in changing gyros forever.
Explosion updates: The latest from AES in Hickman County
Painful and painstaking work continues in the Bucksnort community, where a munitions explosion on Friday left 16 workers unaccounted for and feared dead. The disaster has commanded vast investigative resources from all levels of government and triggered strong emotions.
UPDATE: Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing
An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, a county sheriff said, as first responders said secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning site.
Metro Arts grants in high demand despite recent controversy
After recent turmoil surrounding Metro’s ability to send grants to arts organizations and individual artists, recent figures show higher demand than ever for the funding.
Deadly week for motorcyclists and pedestrians in Nashville
Crashes in the past week have killed six motorcyclists in Nashville. Metro police provided new details Tuesday after two more riders who were hospitalized over the weekend died from their injuries.
More speed bumps in Nashville? Yes, as neighborhoods clamor for ‘traffic calming’ measures
Whatever opinions you have about speed bumps, there’s no questioning that they are in high demand in Nashville neighborhoods.
NashVillager Podcast: Remembering some national champs
Does winning matter in Middle Tennessee? Plus, the local news for August 25, 2025.
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