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federal government shutdown

Empty EBT card? Nashville Farmers Market will still match your spending

By Catherine Sweeney

November 11, 2025

Residents who have run out of money on their EBT cards can find some relief at the Nashville Farmers Market.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: federal government shutdown, food insecurity, nashville farmers' market, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

What to know about Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest

By Marianna Bacallao

October 16, 2025

Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protest at Bicentennial Mall in Nashville on June 14, 2025

Nashville and surrounding counties will be participating in a nationwide movement Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Donald Trump, federal government shutdown, government shutdown, memphis, Metro Nashville Police Department, National Guard, No Kings, protest, protests, tnpol

Despite federal shutdown, local and state funds keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open

By Pierce Gentry, WUOT

October 9, 2025

An entrance sign to Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a roadside surrounded by forest.

After the federal government shutdown cut staffing and services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local governments and nonprofits in the region stepped up to foot the bill and keep the park open during the peak fall season.

Filed Under: Environment, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, federal government shutdown, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Update: After staffing shortage, Nashville airport back to normal operations

By Rose Gilbert

October 7, 2025

Nashville’s airport is back to normal — for now — after a staffing shortage caused delays on Tuesday.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: BNA, federal government shutdown, Nashville International Airport, travel

Shutdown’s A Party Pooper For Smoky Mountains Leaf-Peepers

By Blake Farmer

October 2, 2013

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most visited, and October is typically one of the park’s busiest months. So far this year, the visitor count is at zero, and businesses that depend on tourism are feeling the pinch.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: federal government shutdown, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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