If you know, you know: A solar eclipse can change lives. WPLN staffers plunged into covering the moment back on Aug. 21, 2017 with a slew of stories
NashVillager Podcast: April 5, 2024
How did “Roosevelt’s Tree Army” pave the way for our state parks?
Listen: A Tennessee student’s podcast teaches the best way to stir your coffee
On a groggy morning, maybe you’ve wondered: What’s the fastest way to stir this creamer into my cup of coffee? A student at Tennessee Tech is trying to find the answer — and gaining national attention for his endeavor.
‘We’ve just got to keep showing up’: Nashvillians gather to support Covenant School on one-year anniversary
“We find solace in the light that has emerged from the darkness,” reads a statement from the Covenant School acknowledging the community’s support.
Updates: Tennessee winter storm toll rises as region slowly moves toward normalcy
Tennessee’s cold blast has passed, but the return to normalcy will be a slow process.
6 major Tennessee news events that WPLN helped us understand this year
More than once, the eyes of the nation turned to Tennessee’s tragedies and political conflicts this year. But it’s not guaranteed that national media will stick with a story, explain the nuances or detail the long-term impacts. Those roles motivate WPLN’s newsroom.
Nashville preservationists worry developers will tear down homes tied to Civil Rights movement
The endangered sites appear on this year’s “Nashville Nine,” the annual listing by the nonprofit Historic Nashville Inc. The group has adopted a thematic focus this time in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
What we can learn from 8 years of Freddie O’Connell comments to WPLN News
It’s possible that WPLN News has talked to Freddie O’Connell too often over the years. But now that he’s mayor, what can we learn from the last 8 years of his policy stances, quips and quotes?
Minor voting hiccups across Nashville on Election Day
Nashvillians casting their ballots in today’s election need to do so at their assigned precinct. That’s different from early voting, and that can cause some confusion. Poll official Adam Kemper said the rule impacted voters at the Hermitage Branch Library today. “Probably 75% of the people that have come here today have really ended up […]
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