Fred Bailey didn’t just defy the odds. He didn’t see his circumstances as a deck stacked against him. In fact, he couldn’t see at all, which was one of the challenges you’d expect to hold someone back. “You’re Black, blind, and poor,” his father told him, adding that hard work was going to be the […]
The Roundabout: Is “Nashville Nice” enough for you to stay?
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout – the “Nashville Nice” edition
The G-word (geriatrics) is not a bad word! NEXT AGE episode 6
Let’s discuss the dreaded G-word – geriatrics – and clear up common misconceptions about that medical specialty and why it’s important for healthy aging.
Small businesses: adapting as costs soar
Running a small business is tough — especially if you’re in a city like Nashville where commercial lease rates are increasing significantly.
Joy Flores and the mission to shelter the unhoused
When people in Nashville have nowhere else to go, they find this hour’s guest.
Ask the Mayor + Shared Calendar
Freddie O’Connell is back for another round of “Ask the Mayor.”
Re-air: Opryland’s Lasting Legacy
Opryland has been closed for nearly 30 years, and as the producer of a new documentary puts it, some people are still “butt hurt” about it.
Trapped in Debt: Payday lenders, Tennessee politics, and fallout from the ‘flex loan’
Predatory lending practices are not new. Think salary buying and loan sharks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
From Somali refugee to housing navigator: Abdikadir Mohamed
Abdikadir Mohamed spent fourteen years in a Kenyan refugee camp before being able to immigrate to Nashville where he and his family made a life for themselves.
Reclaiming the banjo — a radio special from WPLN and WUNC
A Black folk revival is sweeping the country and challenging long-standing stereotypes about traditional American music.
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