A coalition that supports local news outlets is launching with a goal of filling information gaps in the community.
WPLN will deepen juvenile justice reporting through ProPublica collaboration
In partnershp with ProPublica, WPLN’s senior criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger will extend her reporting about Tennessee’s treatment of vulnerable children in state custody.
NashVillager Podcast: Finding our “elevator”
Will you play a part in the next evolution of public broadcasting? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 23, 2026.
Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions
A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions. The ruling Friday comes after a coalition of news organizations sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.
Top 5 in 2025: Revelatory WPLN stories that went deep on current events
Today we’re highlighting five times WPLN stayed with complex and evolving stories to create better understanding within our community.
How WPLN told Tennessee’s stories to the nation in 2025
Thanks to a close partnership with NPR, WPLN told the nation about major news in Tennessee more than 100 times in 2025.
Local newsrooms grapple with AI’s role in journalism
The emergence of artificial intelligence is prompting changes in several industries, including journalism, as they contemplate how to utilize the new technology.
5 questions with Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom’s new audience editor
The Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom’s latest hire will lead audience strategy, ensuring our reporting is not only excellent but also accessible, engaging and trusted.
NashVillager Podcast: Free Speech protectors
Which Midstate organizations are dedicated to making sure you understand your First Amendment rights? Plus, the local news for October 1, 2025.
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