The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, and as of yesterday, the union has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). But, this doesn’t necessarily mean your favorite shows are coming back.
Tennessee’s close-knit fiber arts community
When you think about knitting, crocheting or any other fiber arts, you might recall your long-lost pandemic pastime. You might even think of an older relative who presented everyone with warm, homemade scarves each holiday season. Here in Middle Tennessee, the fiber arts community has been here long before the pandemic, and it caters to […]
New call-in show coming to WPLN wants to hear from the political ‘Middle’
People in the political center, and people in the middle of the country, will decide the presidential election of 2024. If you’re one of these people, Jeremy Hobson, the former host of NPR’s Here and Now, wants to know what you’re thinking.
What to know about this year’s Americana Fest
This episode first aired September 16, 2022. Americana is a unique genre of music. Straight away, its name lets you know that it is a self-aware exploration of national identity and culture, something that our country has been fiercely debating for the past several years. In this episode, we’re sitting down with artists from Nashville […]
Dr. Rich Milner on classroom discipline, restorative practices and the opportunity gap
Dr. Rich Milner is a leading voice in bringing restorative practices into the classroom. As the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University, Milner’s holistic view of the student has helped to shift the conversation from talking about the achievement gap to pointing to the opportunity gap.
What helps students finish college?
College is difficult for everyone, but the high costs and confusing bureaucracy make it especially difficult for low-income students, as well as those who are the first in their families to go to college.
Strong Inside: A courtside look at the story of a Nashville hero in sports and civil rights
Nashville Children’s Theatre presents the world premiere of “Strong Inside,” the story of Perry Wallace, a Nashville pioneer on the basketball court and civil rights leader.
What’s next for Freddie O’Connell, Nashville’s new mayor
In a landslide, Freddie O’Connell has won the runoff election for mayor of Nashville with 64% of the vote. Runoff elections for Metro Council seats and a special election for the state representative in District 51 have also concluded. Catch up with WPLN’s election night coverage here.
Don’t dream it’s (almost) over: the mayoral runoff in Davidson County
Today is Election Day! It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The 2023 mayoral race is finally coming to a close. Alice Rolli and Freddie O’Connell have made it to the runoff, and only one will emerge victorious.
Nashville mayoral forum with Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli
Our city is about to choose a new mayor, and election day is less than two weeks away — Thursday, September 14th.
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