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.
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.
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have passed legislation on a narrow, party-line basis to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting for the next two years. That’s $1.1 billion previously approved by the Republican-led Congress and President Trump.
8 stories by Nashville Public Radio recently won awards. Hear them now.
Awards arrived in many forms this spring for Nashville Public Radio. Let’s run them down.
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