For more than three decades, Kurdish refugees have found a safe place to land in Nashville, but the newest arrivals are experiencing a more skeptical reception.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 3: Safety Zone
When a wave of Kurdish refugees came to Nashville, they quickly got to work.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 2: The Ones Who Face Death
WPLN reporter Rose Gilbert takes a journey through the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan and into generations of one Kurdish family.
To many older adults, there’s no place like home — but repairs and safety can get in the way
Staying put in their own homes, according to AARP, is what most adults 50+ say they want as they age. However, the costs of home maintenance, property taxes and safety concerns can close the door on that idea. A local non-profit is stepping in to help make homes age-friendly for older residents.
The Country In Our Hearts, Ep. 1: The Enemy Within
We dive headlong into one family’s migration odyssey from Iraqi Kurdistan to Nashville.
Local sculptor Alan LeQuire unveils ‘Monumental Figures’ 35 years after finishing Athena
In 1990, local sculptor Alan LeQuire unveiled Nashville’s own statue of Athena at the Parthenon in Centennial Park. Now, he’s unveiling his latest exhibit which he says honors the women who shaped his life.
Neither ‘monkeytown’ nor Bible thumpers
WPLN’s Mary Mancini visited Dayton recently to learn about the legacy of the Scopes trial.
The Scopes Trial at 100
Science and religion are in a constant state of friction. But 100 years ago, that friction flared into a firestorm in Tennessee.
Money moves for longevity is focus of NEXT AGE episode 3
Do you want to live to 100 or longer? It’s possible and could be commonplace within the next couple of decades. The new longevity requires serious money moves to have financial security for a long lifespan.
In My Place, Episode 14: Puzzle Pieces
Welcome back to our second season of In My Place. This special series educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused.
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