Who counts as a kid in Tennessee? Plus, the local news for March 12, 2025.
Johnny Bragg and Higher Love: healing the incarcerated through music
For as long as prisons have been a part of civil society, long sentences, separation from loved ones, and harsh conditions have caused intense feelings of isolation, despair and a profound loss of hope among the incarcerated.
Higher Love & the healing power of music for the incarcerated
Incarcerated people experiencing long sentences, separation from loved ones, and harsh conditions can feel intense isolation, despair and a profound loss of hope. Nashville-based, “Higher Love” is trying to make a difference by bringing live musical performances into prisons. Ron Miller, founder and director of the organization, says that his team and volunteer musicians vow […]
NashVillager Podcast: The new Luddites
When should we worry about technology? Plus, the local news for March 11, 2025.
This Is Nashvillians: Part 2
Over last year’s holiday season, we produced an episode where we asked Nashvillians and Middle Tennesseans to share their thoughts and feelings about living here in the region. The idea was inspired by the poem “A City on a River” penned by former guest Mac Pirkle. The contributors on that episode shared poems, essays, op-eds, […]
NashVillager Podcast: What’s in a (bill’s) name?
Why does shorthand matter? Plus, the local news for March 10, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Honoring Charles Kimbrough
How do you honor a life dedicated to furthering human rights? Plus, the local news for March 7, 2025.
Re-air: Lent traditions and practices
Easter is a common thread across Christian traditions. However, for Catholics, Orthodox Christians and a growing number of Protestants, Lent — the 40 or so days leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday — are a deeply spiritual time of reflection, fasting and greater engagement with one’s faith community.
NashVillager Podcast: Your turn to stand up for public media
What can you do on Protect Public Media Day? Plus, the local news for March 6, 2025.
Re-air: Essential pollinators, plus invasive plants
Bees, butterflies, even birds and other insects provide the essential service of carrying pollen from flower to flower, helping to grow the food we eat.
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