Elm Hill Pike may be an industrial artery now, but it was once a main thoroughfare with a rich history. The road has connections to the very earliest white settlers and one of the most prominent Black businessmen following the Civil War. In this episode, we explore the related stories of Preston Taylor and James […]
NashVillager Podcast: Labor rights and protections
How has safety been a problem in some Tennessee workplaces? Plus, the local news for Aug. 27, 2026.
Ask the Mayor and mourning the inimitable Dolly Parton
Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us today to take your questions and comments. And he joins us on a somber day.
NashVillager Podcast: Remembering Dolly and a topic close to her heart
Kindergarten indicators. Plus, the local news for Aug. 26, 2026.
Hemp’s big hold up, Tre Hargett’s college concerns, and Nashville’s fastest filmmakers
Headliner: A THC ban and a new tax on Tennessee hemp took effect this year. The result is a tax that’s collecting next to nothing in revenue. We bring you what there’s to know from WPLN’s Marianna Bacallao. Newsmaker: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett sees big potential in accelerated bachelor’s degrees, but he’s concerned […]
The mysterious tablet of Bat Creek
How did one Tennessee find turn out to be a hoax? Plus, the local news for Aug. 25, 2026.
Margo Price on ‘Days of Unrest’
Nashville artists are typically trying not to let their personal politics get them in trouble with their fans and the power brokers of the music business. Then there are a few who are actively trying to stir something up.
NashVillager Podcast: Flock Off vs. Flock Yes
Where do you stand on the Flock camera debate? Plus, the local news for Aug. 24, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: ICE, undocumented kids and the Tennessee legislature
Does society’s responsibility to help children hinge on their documentation? Plus, the local news for Aug. 21, 2026.
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