For more than three decades, Kurdish refugees have found a safe place to land in Nashville, but the newest arrivals are experiencing a more skeptical reception.
NashVillager Podcast: Strawberry fields
How are Tennessee’s strawberries doing? Plus, the local news for July 3, 2025.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 3: Safety Zone
When a wave of Kurdish refugees came to Nashville, they quickly got to work.
NashVillager Podcast: Big boxes in small towns
How do national retailers change the face of Tennessee communities? Plus, the local news for July 2, 2025.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 2: The Ones Who Face Death
WPLN reporter Rose Gilbert takes a journey through the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan and into generations of one Kurdish family.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s official state song is…
How many official state flowers does Tennessee need? Plus, the local news for July 1, 2025.
To many older adults, there’s no place like home — but repairs and safety can get in the way
Staying put in their own homes, according to AARP, is what most adults 50+ say they want as they age. However, the costs of home maintenance, property taxes and safety concerns can close the door on that idea. A local non-profit is stepping in to help make homes age-friendly for older residents.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 1: The Enemy Within
We dive headlong into one family’s migration odyssey from Iraqi Kurdistan to Nashville.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s legendary amusement park
What made Opryland Nashville’s top tourist attraction? Plus, the local news for June 30, 2025.
Local sculptor Alan LeQuire unveils ‘Monumental Figures’ 35 years after finishing Athena
In 1990, local sculptor Alan LeQuire unveiled Nashville’s own statue of Athena at the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Now, he’s unveiling his latest exhibit which he says honors the women who shaped his life.
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