Elm Hill Pike may be an industrial artery now, but it was once a main thoroughfare with a rich history. The road has connections to the very earliest white settlers and one of the most prominent Black businessmen following the Civil War. In this episode, we explore the related stories of Preston Taylor and James […]
Curious Nashville: After it fell, what happened to Union Station’s original bronze Mercury?
Where did Nashville’s high-profile bronze sculpture of Mercury end up? Curious Nashville finds the answer — with ties to other landmarks, history and an infamous storm.
Curious Nashville: Why is there a microscopic typo on the Tennessee driver’s license?
Look closely and you might find a surprise on your Tennessee ID. Like a typo. Curious Nashville searches for the reason.
Nashville under the microscope
Have you ever looked closely at your Tennessee driver’s license? There might be something surprising in the fine print.
Why is a Nashville middle school named after a racist segregationist? | Curious Nashville
Why is J.T. Moore Middle School named after an openly racist segregationist — and could it be changed?
Ask the Mayor, plus Curious Nashville asks why one local school still bears the name of a segregationist
Once again, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins This Is Nashville live on the air to answer your questions.
Curious Nashville: How did WeGo’s electric buses fall into urban decay?
There’s a piece of infrastructure in downtown Nashville that is about to go away. When it does, there may not be any clues left from a brief, fascinating chapter in the city’s transportation history.
Curious Nashville: What would it take to bury the power lines in Nashville?
What would it take to bury the power lines in Nashville? Hint: A lot of money.
Curious Nashville: What happened to the ancient Mississippian town at the site of the Brentwood Library?
Construction of the Brentwood Library in 1997 revealed the history of the site — and led to controversial actions.
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