It’s no secret Music City is growing, both in population and in diversity. The city’s Latin music scene is no exception. And every corner of Latin America has a different style of music represented here.
What topics do you want the Nashville mayoral candidates to address?
Affordable housing. The future Titans stadium. School safety. Those are just three of the many, many local issues the next mayor of Nashville will have to address. But what do you want the 15 mayoral candidates to weigh in on?
Domestic violence in Middle Tennessee: reactions and resources
This episode first aired on April 11, 2022. In 2021, Nashville resident Marie Varsos tried to get protection from her husband after he strangled and threatened to kill her. She did everything she was supposed to do. She had resources and support. But Shaun Varsos killed her and her mother. In recent years, the city […]
New housing development and where Nashville newcomers are finding their homes
Remember when people were saying there were 100 new people moving to Nashville every day? The real numbers are much smaller, but there’s no denying that the Nashville area has welcomed a lot of newcomers in recent years.
The state of African American political power in Tennessee
For many outside of the state, the swift expulsions of state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly were a shocking display of power by the state’s Republican supermajority. But for longtime observers, this was a continuation of patterns that have persisted over recent decades, as African Americans in the […]
The future of tourism in Nashville
Nashville residents are . . . kind of sick of tourists. Perhaps very sick of tourists. Increased traffic downtown, a 24/7 party culture, rising housing costs – it all contributes to the sense that Nashville as a city is prioritizing tourism and business interests over the wellbeing of the people who live here. However, tourism […]
‘This isn’t how freedom works’: Middle Tennessee residents weigh in on the future of civilian-led oversight of police
This Is Nashville put out a form asking the community how they feel about the new legislation abolishing community oversight boards. The show received more than 100 messages, and 98% of those comments strongly opposed the state legislature’s efforts.
Middle Tennessee’s shifting media landscape
Public trust of the media is down, and political polarization is rampant. But studies show the answer to both of these problems lies in local journalism.
The future of the Metro Nashville Community Oversight Board
In this episode, we speak with community members, as well as current and former board members, about why community oversight boards are important to them, and how they feel about the state’s decision to get involved.
Keeping cool on the road in Middle Tennessee
In this hour, we’ll talk about road rage and what drivers can do to stay level-headed behind the wheel.
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