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.
NashVillager Podcast: Taxing tourists
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 […]
Tennessee’s history of poll taxes, both overt and hidden
How does Tennessee still show echoes of the old poll taxes?
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.
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