Three decades ago, singer-songwriters Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings came to Nashville and fleshed out a very modern and influential take on an old-time country music sensibility.
The Financial State of Tennessee State University
Since 2021, the financial health of Tennessee State University has been in the news.
Downtown Presbyterian Church and the 100th Annual Waffle Shop
With only four official floors, Downtown Presbyterian Church (Rep. John Lewis Way and Church St.) used to be one of the tallest buildings in Nashville. Now dwarfed by skyscrapers, her history is way bigger than her small stature.
Ever go to concert inside a cave? You can at The Caverns
Just 90 minutes from Nashville, you can enjoy a concert in a cave.
Julia Martin, artist and gallery owner/operator
Tucked away on a side-street in the rapidly-changing Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood sits the gallery space that artist Julia Martin has called home for more than a decade.
Re-air: Turkeys? Wild!
The wild turkey is the only species completely native to North America, and exists in any climate in the continent. But this weird-looking bird is more important than it looks.
Re-air: 12 Steps Through The Holidays
Middle Tennessee has many active 12 Step recovery communities. In this episode, we talk with members from a few about their experiences and approaches to managing the upcoming holidays.
Re-air: Interview with Pat Boone
With a career spanning seven decades, singer, author, actor and speaker Pat Boone rivaled Elvis in the mid 20th century with his brand of wholesome teen popularity. He may have been born in Florida, but Mr. Boone has deep Nashville roots. He attended Lipscomb, had his first performances in Centennial Park, recorded in middle Tennessee, and appeared on Hee […]
Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor, plus Thanksgiving traditions
Every Thursday, we open up the phone lines because it’s your turn to talk. And once a month, Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to take your calls.
Climate change and vulnerable communities
Vulnerable communities are already being affected by climate change.
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