They’re portable, have four strings, and George Harrison loved them so much he gave them out as presents.
NashVillager Podcast: Country comes in all colors
Who gets accepted in the country music landscape, and who doesn’t? Plus, the local news for April 9, 2025.
Farmers ensure the future of their properties for generations to come
This Is Nashville recently visited two Tennessee farmers making plans for the future of the properties their families have owned and worked for generations.
‘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.
NashVillager Podcast: The rise of Marsha Blackburn
Will Tennessee’s female senator run for governor? Plus, the local news for April 8, 2025, and Mammoth Cave bats.
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).”
NashVillager Podcast: A (bananas) trade war
What can we learn from a 1999 trade war over bananas? Plus, the local news for April 7, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Turn around, don’t drown
How does WPLN News handle a weather emergency? Plus, the local news for April 4, 2025.
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?
NashVillager Podcast: Capturing the story of Music Row
What can a new oral history project tell us about Nashville’s most unique neighborhood? Plus, the local news for April 3, 2025.
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