In this episode, we meet a few local Palestinians and learn more about their common bonds and hopes for the future.
Celebrating the first ever Bettie Page Day
In this episode, we’re talking all about the native Nashvillian turned “Queen of Pinups” with her friends, family and fans.
Looking back at Paul Vasterling’s 33-year-career with the Nashville Ballet
As artistic director, Paul Vasterling transformed the Nashville Ballet into one of the foremost ballet companies in the southeast.
Remembering the life and legacy of Z. Alexander Looby
In this episode, we’ll reflect on Looby’s legacy and unravel the pivotal role he played in the Civil Rights Movement in Middle Tennessee, including as a lawyer after the 1946 Columbia race riot.
The traditions and challenges of being a Black farmer in Tennessee
For generations, Black farmers have worked the soil in Tennessee, but the number of Black farmers have significantly declined across the United States in the last century.
Weigh in on the future of Nashville’s Community Oversight Board
The state is moving forward on a bill to dismantle the community oversight boards in Nashville and Memphis. Opponents of the bill say it will hurt police accountability. What do you think?
How Nashville’s Christian communities are responding to the Covenant School shooting
In this episode, This Is Nashville explores how local faith leaders have been navigating the tragedy, which happened at a Christian school with many connections to other churches throughout Nashville.
Celebrating the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
The annual Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival takes place tomorrow. Founded in 2009 as a collaboration between the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, the General Consulate of Japan, and the Mayor’s Office, the festival is a celebration of Japanese culture, from martial arts to traditional music to wood block prints.
Tracking purple martins and other feathered friends
In this episode, we hear from three guests who have their own experiences with migrating species. Then, we pivot to talk a bit about resident game birds and raptors — birds we live with year-round.
The evolution of gun laws and the gun control movement in Middle Tennessee
n this episode, we talk to the people who are leading that conversation on gun control, including a survivor of gun violence and someone who has lobbied against pro-gun bills in front of the the Tennessee legislature.
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