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Who was Fisk University’s namesake?
On today’s episode, Blake Farmer digs into Fisk University’s beginnings. Plus, the local news for August 22, 2025, and a look at the controversy surrounding East Bank Boulevard.
Credits:
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Blake Farmer
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
Blake Farmer is the host of “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. Previously, Blake spent 16 years at WPLN News, serving as host, editor and news director. Before a two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.
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