Easter is a common thread across Christian traditions. However, for Catholics, Orthodox Christians and a growing number of Protestants, Lent — the 40 or so days leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday — are a deeply spiritual time of reflection, fasting and greater engagement with one’s faith community.
Re-air: Essential pollinators, plus invasive plants
Bees, butterflies, even birds and other insects provide the essential service of carrying pollen from flower to flower, helping to grow the food we eat.
Re-air: Wildlife rescue in Middle Tennessee
So many wild animals call Nashville home. There is a lot we can do to help protect our wild neighbors.
Re-air: David French, political commentator and writer
Political commentator and writer David French is well known in politically conservative and Christian circles. But in a time when misinformation and swagger sells, French expresses deeply personal and independent views, leaving him at odds with some conservatives and Christians.
Threat assessment laws: Preventing mass violence or traumatizing kids?
After the Covenant School shooting in 2023, Tennessee lawmakers passed two contradictory laws that were designed to reduce violence and discourage students from making threats.
Expanding the hip-hop and R&B music industry
The country music business ecosystem in Nashville continues to thrive. But what about other genres of music, like hip-hop and R&B?
In My Place, Episode 10: The Connection
Today, we kick off the second season of In My Place by exploring what happens when providers first approach people who experience homelessness.
David Plazas: Building trust as a journalist
David Plazas has worked in newsrooms for more than 25 years, and he has seen it all.
Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor plus Berkshire Place Apartments
Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.
Othered: Lifting Roadblocks to Expungement
Expungement of criminal records in Tennessee requires more than just a flick of a pen. To complicate matters further, expungement rules apply to anyone who has stood trial, not just those who have received a sentence.
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