To combat our feelings of isolation and everyday repetitiveness, Curious Nashville is bringing back four short stories that deliver surprises about things we might otherwise overlook.
Curious Nashville: A Simple Question About Metro’s ‘Satellite Cities’ Reveals Deeper Questions About Growth And Race
There was a day when Curious Nashville listener Kymberly Horth voted at Belle Meade City Hall and then drove through Berry Hill. It made her wonder about those places, and how they relate to Davidson County: Why do Berry Hill and Belle Meade have their own police departments? Are there any other special services these […]
The Tri-Star State: Answering More Of Your Questions On Absentee Voting
Early voting started last week, and thousands of Tennesseans have already voted in person. But there are still WPLN listeners who want to vote absentee yet have concerns about it. So, reporters at WPLN News have been reading your questions regarding mail-in voting and have some new answers.
The Tri-Star State: Answering Your Questions About Absentee Voting In Tennessee
Recent court rulings have created a lot of confusion regarding who can request mail-in ballots and voting in general.
Curious Nashville: How A Handmade Sign On A Dead-End Road Had Us Searching For A Tennessee Cult
Last year, a Curious Nashville reader noticed an unusual sign on the side of the road. Like many of the most intriguing questions we receive, answering it demanded a visit to the site. WPLN News contributor Tasha Lemley took up the search.
Take The Curious Nashville Learning Tour
Are you a curious Nashvillian in search of an unconventional tour of some of our city’s stranger sites? If so, we have a fabulous option for you.
Curious Nashville: Help Us Understand The Tornado Alert System
We want to better understand cellphone alerts, so we’re using our Curious Nashville tool to ask for your help.
Curious Nashville: How The Bordeaux Neighborhood Got Its Name
Nestled in the northwest corridor of Nashville, with lush greenery and rolling hills, the Bordeaux community offers a quiet existence just 10 minutes from the hustle of downtown. For decades, the predominantly African American community has been home to many working- and middle-class families, along with pockets of affluent doctors and administrators from the city’s historically black colleges and universities. […]
Curious Nashville: Why A Rural Town In Middle Tennessee Desperately Wants Better Internet
About an hour east of Nashville, the scenic little town of Granville would love to become widely known as the “Mayberry” of Tennessee.
Curious Nashville: Why Do Gas Prices Vary So Much Across Town?
If you drive a car, odds are you have a rough idea how much gasoline costs. You might even go out of your way to save a few cents per gallon.
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