Do school districts run afoul of the First Amendment when they pull books by the hundreds out of libraries? Plus the local news for December 2, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Our seventh-annual podcast playlist
What audio are we thankful for? Nashville Public Radio staffers share their favorite podcast episodes of the year.
Re-air: Turkeys? Wild!
The wild turkey is the only species completely native to North America, and exists in any climate in the continent. But this weird-looking bird is more important than it looks.
NashVillager Podcast: Sam Davis, retold
How much of a hero was the Boy Hero of the Confederacy, really? Plus the local news for November 27, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Opryland’s evolution
How do changes to the Opryland Hotel tell the Nashville story? Plus the local news for November 26, 2024.
Re-air: 12 Steps Through The Holidays
Middle Tennessee has many active 12 Step recovery communities. In this episode, we talk with members from a few about their experiences and approaches to managing the upcoming holidays.
Re-air: Interview with Pat Boone
With a career spanning seven decades, singer, author, actor and speaker Pat Boone rivaled Elvis in the mid 20th century with his brand of wholesome teen popularity. He may have been born in Florida, but Mr. Boone has deep Nashville roots. He attended Lipscomb, had his first performances in Centennial Park, recorded in middle Tennessee, and appeared on Hee […]
NashVillager Podcast: The humans at the heart of immigration
What do we lose when we let fear dictate the conversation around immigration? Plus the local news for November 25, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Public money and public schools
Are we nearing a turning point for funding public schools in Tennessee? Plus the local news for November 22, 2024.
Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor, plus Thanksgiving traditions
Every Thursday, we open up the phone lines because it’s your turn to talk. And once a month, Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to take your calls.