It’s been one year since tragedy struck at the Covenant School in Green Hills, where six people were killed and the assailant was fatally shot by city police.
In My Place, Episode 2: Housing First
In part two of our housing series, In My Place, we continue our discussion on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused.
Re-air Profile: Covenant Mom, Melissa Alexander
This Wednesday is the one-year anniversary of the Covenant school shooting. We are re-airing this profile and will have a dedicated episode on Wednesday to check back in with students we spoke to last year.
Anatomy of the perfect Tennessee road trip
When WPLN Senior Music Writer Jewly Hight pitched This Is Nashville producer Magnolia McKay the idea for an episode about roadside attractions, McKay was quick to say yes. But she was not prepared for the deep knowledge Hight had on the plethora of fun and quirky stops within Tennessee state lines. Luckily, she was an eager student and a good sport.
Oh, SNAP!
Between the SNAP backlog, rising grocery prices and stagnant wages, it’s getting harder and harder for Tennesseans to put food on the table.
Restorative practices in the legal system
Our criminal legal system is designed to convict and punish those who commit crimes — but isn’t very effective at rehabilitation. Once someone gets caught up in the system, their chances of staying in or reoffending increases dramatically. Restorative justice is a model seeking to address harm on both victim and perpetrator sides of a […]
Everything you need to know about water filtration
When you turn on a faucet, do you think about where the water comes from? And do you think about where it goes after it washes down your kitchen sink, out from your dishwasher, or down the toilet?
Profile: Rolanda Holman
After her brother was convicted and sentenced to death for a crime she, and many others, say he did not commit, Rolanda Holman describes herself as “a person who has developed a love for justice and a person who has a redefined definition of hope.”
Roadside attractions in Tennessee
From East to West, Tennessee’s highways are dotted with unexpected roadside museums, attractions, and bizarre art projects.
Space and the mysteries of the universe
Space and the mysteries of the universe can so easily capture our imaginations, especially when we can personally experience an astronomical event like the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8.
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