Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.
Hip-hop producers and sampling
Hip-hop as a genre is getting more attention from the music industry in Nashville. A good thing! But not all hip-hop music is the same, nor are the ways in which hip-hop music is made. The old technique (i.e. sampling) is as popular as ever, but in certain aspects, it is different from when it […]
Civic Sparks: helping ourselves by helping others
We love hearing about the moment in someone’s life when they decide it’s time to start helping others. We call it a “civic spark.”
Life as a forensic pathologist: Meet Adele Lewis
There are only about 800 forensic pathologists in the entire United States. That is much lower than the number of deaths requiring investigation.
Spring is here! How well do you know Nashville’s parks?
Metro Nashville oversees 178 parks and over 100 miles of greenway.
Nothing compares to ukes
They’re portable, have four strings, and George Harrison loved them so much he gave them out as presents.
‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: How some Tennessee farmers are protecting their land for generations to come
Nearly 40% of Tennessee’s land is farmland. But Tennessee is rapidly losing its farmland, mostly to development. Once land is developed, it is exceptionally difficult to ever turn it back. In response, some farmers, organizations and the state are currently working together to help preserve farms and farmland in Tennessee.
Larry Gatlin, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter
Larry Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers is a name country and gospel fans know well. He is a famed singer and songwriter with Grammy awards, hit songs, and a legacy of classic performances under his belt. His hits include “Broken Lady,” “All the Gold in California,” and “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You).”
Severe weather, plus what’s new with municipal services
Waiting on the phone or in a long line for customer service is no fun. But what new alternatives exist?
A people’s history of WPLN
Today, we talk about our station’s history through your eyes — from that first day to where we are now, how long you have been listening and why.