How did Tennessee turn from a Democratic stronghold to reliably red? Plus, the local news for August 7, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Dinah Shore
How did a Nashville sorority girl become one of TV’s first major stars? Plus, the local news for August 6, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Taxing tourists
How does Nashville try to make visitors underwrite the services they use? Plus, the local news for August 5, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Nuclear lifecycles in Tennessee
Does the federal government have new nuclear plans for our state? Plus, the local news for August 4, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Poll taxes, both overt and hidden
How does Tennessee still show echoes of the old poll tax? Plus, the local news for August 3, 2026.
4 times Tennessee’s early leaders behaved badly
Nobody’s perfect. That’s true even for people in public office. For as long as there have been politicians, there have been political scandals and controversies. And Tennessee is no exception.
NashVillager Podcast: Charlie Kirk fallout continues in Tennessee
Is it dangerous speech or an inconvenient opinion? Plus, the local news for July 31, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Oil, water and Tennessee coal
How does the Volunteer State compare when it comes to energy use and production? Plus, the local news for July 22, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Learning the law
What was the first Midstate law school, and how did end up moving out of state? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
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