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East Nashville church hosts live music event to raise food donations for school kids in need

By Camellia Burris

October 7, 2025

Each year, a church in East Nashville opens its doors to local musicians who want to give back to kids facing food insecurity.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, food insecurity, McGavock High School, school, SNAP

New Donelson library capitalizes on trends, with grandiose sculpture, 3D printers, art lending and more

By Cynthia Abrams

June 24, 2024

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After the previous location — a building constructed in 1966 — was deemed too small for the growing neighborhood, the library began construction of a LEED-gold-certified library with rooftop solar panels.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, Freddie O'Connell, Nashville Public Library

‘They’re taking history away from us’: Monell’s at the Manor patrons oppose its impending demolition

By Cynthia Abrams

March 22, 2024

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At Monell’s at the Manor meals are heightened by the grandeur of the setting: an old, Greek Revival-style mansion. There’s a chance that it may not be around much longer.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Airport Authority, Donelson, MNAA, Monell's, Monell's at the Manor, Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville International Airport, Russ Bradford

Can Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train be more rider-friendly? Riders are weighing in on the WeGo Star.

By Blaise Gainey

July 24, 2023

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Each day, about 400 people ride the WeGo Star commuter train — and that’s 40% of pre-pandemic numbers.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, rail, transportation, WeGo

Nashville police detective injured in shooting; officers fatally shoot suspect

By Tony Gonzalez

June 1, 2023

Donovan Coble MNPD photo

Det. Donovan Coble was hospitalized with a gunshot to his ribs and was last listed in critical-stable condition.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, Metro Nashville Police Department, officer involved shooting

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