How does Nashville try to make visitors underwrite the services they use? Plus, the local news for August 5, 2026.
Primary turnout, examining execution protocols, and an Asian twist on Nashville hot chicken
The headlines: WPLN’s Marianna Bacallao and Chloe Akers of The Best of Tennessee talk about the governor’s rase, surprisingly high turnout and the overlooked importance of voting in Tennessee primaries. The newsmaker: Assistant federal defender Kit Thomas discusses the scheduled execution of Darrell Hines August 13 and how a botched lethal injection from May has […]
NashVillager Podcast: Nuclear lifecycles in Tennessee
Does the federal government have new nuclear plans for our state? Plus, the local news for August 4, 2026.
Hal Cato and Michael Burcham on loving each other and tending our community
In this episode, we bring together a titan of the Nashville business community and an oracle of the city’s nonprofits. And it was pretty easy because they’re married. Hal Cato and Michael Burcham are one of Nashville’s power couples. Hal is the big-hearted optimist. Michael is the stop-at-nothing-to-reach-his-goal entrepreneur. They join Blake to share their […]
NashVillager Podcast: Poll taxes, both overt and hidden
How does Tennessee still show echoes of the old poll tax? Plus, the local news for August 3, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Charlie Kirk fallout continues in Tennessee
Is it dangerous speech or an inconvenient opinion? Plus, the local news for July 31, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Oil, water and Tennessee coal
How does the Volunteer State compare when it comes to energy use and production? Plus, the local news for July 22, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Learning the law
What was the first Midstate law school, and how did end up moving out of state? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Flock cameras are watching
Is there a difference between the LPRs that Metro debated for years and the Flock cameras in the news now? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
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