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Abby Rubenfeld: a force for LGBTQ+ rights

By Josh Deepan

February 10, 2025

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Admitted to practice law in 1979, Abby Rubenfeld boasts a laundry list of accomplishments for LGBTQ+ individuals in Tennessee, including challenging the state’s ban on sodomy and same-sex marriage.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Abby Rubenfeld, anti-lgbt legislaton, lgbt, lgbtq

Your Turn to Talk: new immigration policy

By Mary Mancini

February 6, 2025

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The month of January saw massive and fast-moving changes to immigration policy at both the state and federal levels.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: asylum, Immigration, refugee resettlement

Black History Month and the arts in Nashville

By Josh Deepan

February 5, 2025

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It is no secret that Nashville has a strong performing arts presence, but arguably, even more important is the city’s impact on Black history.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Programs, Race & Equity Tagged With: Belmont University, Black history, performing arts

It’s time for some laughs! Our first This Is Nashville stand-up special

By Katherine Ruppelt

February 4, 2025

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Are you in need of a good laugh? This Is Nashville has you covered! Today, local comedians Rhonda Sweat and Marcus Lustig are here and will be taking the Nashville Public Radio Sonic Cathedral stage.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: comedy

Erica Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Greater Nashville

By Katherine Ruppelt

February 3, 2025

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United Way of Greater Nashville is one of our region’s largest nonprofits, and Erica Mitchell just stepped into her new role as President and CEO there.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: United Way, United Way of Greater Nashville

Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor plus a state legislative update

By Mary Mancini

January 30, 2025

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Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city and take your calls.

Filed Under: Ask The Mayor, Programs Tagged With: ask the mayor, Freddie O'Connell

Tennessee’s wetlands are at risk

By Katherine Ruppelt

January 29, 2025

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Tennessee has a precious natural resource: wetlands. We even have wetlands right here in the heart of Nashville. And they are at risk.

Filed Under: Environment, Politics, Programs Tagged With: wetlands

Respectfully disagreeing: The Conversation Coalition

By Josh Deepan

January 28, 2025

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How do people find meaning? The Conversation Coalition began as a group of Christian and atheist friends seeking to have convivial discussions about their differences.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Programs Tagged With: atheism, Christian, Christianity, conversation coalition, faith, meaning, religion

Mary Gauthier: singer, songwriter and author

By Mary Mancini

January 27, 2025

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With a career spanning over 25 years, singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier writes deeply emotional and personal songs.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Programs Tagged With: Mary Gauthier

Your Turn to Talk: Antioch High School shooting and gun violence

By Katherine Ruppelt

January 23, 2025

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Yesterday, a 17-year-old Antioch High School student shot two other students and then himself. The assailant and one of the other students died. Another was treated at an area hospital and has been released. This is the second time in two years that there’s been a fatal school shooting in Nashville.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Antioch High School, school shooting

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