Running a small business is tough — especially if you’re in a city like Nashville where commercial lease rates are increasing significantly.
Joy Flores and the mission to shelter the unhoused
When people in Nashville have nowhere else to go, they find this hour’s guest.
Ask the Mayor + Shared Calendar
Freddie O’Connell is back for another round of “Ask the Mayor.”
Re-air: Opryland’s Lasting Legacy
Opryland has been closed for nearly 30 years, and as the producer of a new documentary puts it, some people are still “butt hurt” about it.
Trapped in Debt: Payday lenders, Tennessee politics, and fallout from the ‘flex loan’
Predatory lending practices are not new. Think salary buying and loan sharks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
From Somali refugee to housing navigator: Abdikadir Mohamed
Abdikadir Mohamed spent fourteen years in a Kenyan refugee camp before being able to immigrate to Nashville where he and his family made a life for themselves.
Reclaiming the banjo — a radio special from WPLN and WUNC
A Black folk revival is sweeping the country and challenging long-standing stereotypes about traditional American music.
The Roundabout: Substance use, survival, recovery and loss
We’ve given you a lot to think about this week as we’ve examined harm reduction, medication assisted treatment and substance use disorder recovery and loss.
The opioid that’s saving lives in Nashville
While doctors are prescribing fewer and fewer opioids, there’s one that’s not going away – buprenorphine, often known by its brand name of Suboxone. Compared to other narcotics, it’s harder to abuse. It’s far less dangerous than the synthetic street drugs. And it reduces the risk of overdosing. But it’s still an opioid that is […]
Sanctioned harm reduction
On today’s episode of “This Is Nashville,” we dive into the work of sanctioned harm reduction.
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