We’re facing the four-letter word no parent wants to hear — lice. Updated guidance from federal health authorities and the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents and schools don’t need to panic. In fact, schools are now discouraged from sending kids home just because they have active lice. Tennessee has embraced this thinking with a […]
Kevin Wilson: On a rural Tennessee upbringing, writing and how fiction is like professional wrestling
Local, award-winning author Kevin Wilson has deep Tennessee roots: he grew up in Franklin County, attended Vanderbilt, and today, teaches at Sewanee: The University of the South. Earlier this year, he released his latest novel, Run for the Hills. Like much of his work, the story considers the, sometimes unexpected, ways “family” can come to […]
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The film scene in Tennessee
In 2021, the Tennessee State Government introduced new tax incentives to encourage film productions to make their next project in the Volunteer State.
Home, herd, rest and refuge: Tennessee’s Elephant Sanctuary turns 30
On the eve of World Elephant Day, we celebrate with one of Tennessee’s best kept secrets — The Elephant Sanctuary.
Garrison Keillor: On the Opry, #MeToo and octogenarian wisdom
Garrison Keillor is still performing, even as he turns 83 this week. He sat down with “This Is Nashville” in the greenroom at City Winery before his performance in June because this city was central to his creation of “A Prairie Home Companion,” which launched 50 years ago. For a long time, it was one […]
Screen rules in our schools
A new Tennessee law has led school districts to revisit their policies and in some cases strengthen their screen restrictions. We’ll hear what’s changing, what experts recommend and go deep at a school that banned phones altogether.
Ear Hustle, plus Choosing Justice Initiative
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live behind bars, any episode of “Ear Hustle” will give you a pretty good idea. It’s basically “This American Life” but for the 2 million Americans who are incarcerated — and primarily produced by insiders. “Ear Hustle” hosts and co-founders Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join […]
In My Place, Episode 15: Two steps forward. Now what?
Welcome back to our second season of In My Place. This special series educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. In our last episode, we learned what happens when the paperwork finally comes through and puzzle pieces start building a […]
Tia Sillers: GRAMMY-winning songwriter
Tia Sillers has written her fair share of hit songs — most notably, “I Hope You Dance,” performed by Lee Ann Womack.
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