Forecasters expect things to cool down just a bit over the Juneteenth weekend, but then we could hit 100 degrees next week. How long has it been since that happened? We pose that and more burning questions to a meteorologist. We also talk with Nashvillians who spend most or all of their time outdoors about how they’re coping, and with service providers who are working to provide relief to those who are most vulnerable.
What questions do you have about the Metro Nashville budget?
To help shape a future This Is Nashville episode, we want to hear from listeners about your questions and concerns related to the Metro budget. Also, what do you think Metro should prioritize in its budget? Let us know by filling out the form below.
Fentanyl test kits are now legal in Tennessee, but groups still can’t distribute them at Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is back after a two-year hiatus. And this year, the promoter has welcomed a nonprofit to distribute the overdose reversal drug naloxone as drug deaths continue to soar among young adults. But the festival still hasn’t embraced more controversial forms of harm reduction.
Nashville’s new Black symphony makes their debut this Sunday
Black musicians have historically been underrepresented in classical music spaces. A new symphony here in Nashville aims to change that. Instead of just having a few Black musicians, the entire ensemble is made up of them.
Need mental health resources in Nashville? Here are a few options
It’s not easy to navigate all the resources available in Nashville for mental health support. This Is Nashville invited a few local experts to break down the options available, and invited a few people to describe their own experiences seeking help.
Tennessee’s 51-year life sentences
In Tennessee, a life sentence has meant serving a minimum of 51 years behind bars, even for people convicted as juveniles.
Let’s talk mental health in Middle Tennessee
To learn more about the importance of accessing care and the difference it can make, as well how the mental health landscape has shifted over the past few years, we’re joined by a panel of guests with lived experience. To discuss solutions and resources, we’re joined by leaders from local community organization and city government.
Nashville has a new Black symphony
If you were to buy a ticket to the symphony right now — here in Nashville, or in another city — you likely wouldn’t see many Black performers. That won’t be the case at this weekend’s inaugural performance of the Nashville African American Wind Symphony. The group aims to challenge what has become the norm […]
Rebroadcast: Who is Nashville’s nightlife really for?
The honky-tonks on Lower Broadway contribute to Nashville’s economy and its reputation as a destination party city. While “NashVegas” has become a playground for bachelorette parties, locals have pushed back — complaining about unruly tourists and under-regulated party vehicles. Things got so out of hand that the word “transportainment” made its first appearance in The New York Times last year.
Sisters reflect on their mother’s legacy as the tattoo shop they grew up in approaches its 30th anniversary
When Angel Moon opened the Queen of Hearts parlor back in 1993, tattooing was an insular subculture — one that wasn’t always friendly to women artists or shop owners.
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