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.
From street corners to campsites, the work of Miriam Field, harm reductionist
When it comes to drug addiction, trying to help someone quit can feel like a lost cause. But there are still ways to keep people as healthy as possible. They’re just a little bit controversial. It’s a philosophy known as “harm reduction.”
The Roundabout: News of the Week for September 4, 2025
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.
Brunch with us.
Chicken and Waffles, shrimp and grits, powdered sugar on top of fresh french toast — not to mention bottomless mimosas.
Re-Air: We’re twinning! Identical twins in Middle Tennessee
We have an episode dedicated to a tiny fraction of the population that fascinates us all: the identical twins in our midst. Life is just different for those who share all of their genetics — and we’re looking to understand them more.
The Roundabout: News of the Week for August 28, 2025
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.
Hope and help for caregivers in Middle Tennessee
There’s a caregiving crisis in America, and taking care of our parents is just one part of the struggle.
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