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Life as a forensic pathologist: Meet Adele Lewis

By Josh Deepan

April 14, 2025

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There are only about 800 forensic pathologists in the entire United States. That is much lower than the number of deaths requiring investigation.

Filed Under: Programs

Spring is here! How well do you know Nashville’s parks?

By Josh Deepan

April 10, 2025

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Metro Nashville oversees 178 parks and over 100 miles of greenway.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Metro Parks, parks

Nothing compares to ukes

By Mary Mancini

April 9, 2025

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They’re portable, have four strings, and George Harrison loved them so much he gave them out as presents.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Christopher Waldrop, Daniel Tashian, Music City Uke Fest, The Ukedelics, ukulele

Farmers ensure the future of their properties for generations to come

By Katherine Ruppelt

April 8, 2025

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This Is Nashville recently visited two Tennessee farmers making plans for the future of the properties their families have owned and worked for generations.

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: farm, farmer, farmers, farming, farms

‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: How some Tennessee farmers are protecting their land for generations to come

By Katherine Ruppelt

April 8, 2025

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Nearly 40% of Tennessee’s land is farmland. But Tennessee is rapidly losing its farmland, mostly to development. Once land is developed, it is exceptionally difficult to ever turn it back. In response, some farmers, organizations and the state are currently working together to help preserve farms and farmland in Tennessee.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: farm, farmer, farmers, farming, farms

Larry Gatlin, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter

By Mary Mancini

April 7, 2025

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Larry Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers is a name country and gospel fans know well. He is a famed singer and songwriter with Grammy awards, hit songs, and a legacy of classic performances under his belt. His hits include “Broken Lady,” “All the Gold in California,” and “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You).”

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Severe weather, plus what’s new with municipal services

By Mary Mancini

April 3, 2025

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Waiting on the phone or in a long line for customer service is no fun. But what new alternatives exist?

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Davidson County Clerk, Metro Nashville Waste Services, Nashville Electric Service

A people’s history of WPLN

By Mary Mancini

April 2, 2025

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Today, we talk about our station’s history through your eyes — from that first day to where we are now, how long you have been listening and why.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Jama Mohamed, Nina Cardona, Tia Sillers

Storytime! Checking in with local children’s book and YA authors

By Katherine Ruppelt

April 1, 2025

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Were you lucky enough to have someone read you bedtime stories when you were young? Did you still remember that one book you read in middle school that made you feel like someone out there completely understood you? Books give kids a special way to learn, explore and think about how they fit into a […]

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Author, Author Interview, authors, Nashville authors

Stephen Mason, aka Soccer Moses

By Mary Mancini

March 31, 2025

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“Does it bring joy, and can it impact the community?” That’s the litmus test for Soccer Moses, aka the Handsomizer, aka Stephen Mason.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Major League Soccer, Nashville SC, Nashville soccer, Soccer, Soccer Moses, Stephen Mason, The Handsomizer

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