How did a group of guardsmen from Tennessee make Nazi leaders fearful? Plus, the local news for August 12, 2026.
Candidate Charlie Hatcher, a remembrance of Martha Ingram, a pivotal figure of Catholicism in Tennessee, and Athena’s Court
The headlines: A remembrance of Martha Ingram with Alan Valentine and Mac Pirkle and a live interview with Charlie Hatcher, the Republican who upset Congressman Andy Ogles. The newsmaker: General Sessions Court Judge Ana Escobar discusses Athena’s Court, a decade-old program designed to identify human trafficking survivors in the court system and connect them with […]
NashVillager Podcast: Environmental lawsuits under attack in Tennessee
Is Tennessee the legal battleground for a conservative push to end anti-pollution lawsuits? Plus, the local news for August 11, 2026.
Zack Slingsby’s bet on scripted comedy from Nashville
Audio and video will be added to this post after the broadcast at noon. You could count Zack Slingsby as one of Nashville’s Covid-era transplants. He moved his family – now with five kids – from New Jersey to Franklin. After years of building a company that makes videos for big brands, he’s branched out […]
NashVillager Podcast: Remarkably preserved
How did a woven shoe survive in Grundy County for 1600 years? Plus, the local news for August 10, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Partisan evolution in Tennessee politics
How did Tennessee turn from a Democratic stronghold to reliably red? Plus, the local news for August 7, 2026.
The Roundabout: Back to school
It’s back to school time for millions of kids in America. We want to highlight local issues on parents’ minds now — and hear from you. We’re talking education-related issues including vouchers, safety, bus driver shortages and AI. Something specific on your mind? Give us a call and we will include you on the show. […]
NashVillager Podcast: Dinah Shore
How did a Nashville sorority girl become one of TV’s first major stars? Plus, the local news for August 6, 2026.
Cheekwood’s complicated past and present
The storied history and cultural significance of the Cheekwood estate is beyond dispute. But as the home, gardens and galleries continue to attract more and more visitors, it has created a rub with neighbors that the nonprofit says is threatening its future.
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