Why isn’t South Nashville the Southernmost part of Nashville? Plus the local news for July 17, 2024.
‘We’re really lucky to have them’: A third space for Nashville Muslims offers food and community during Ramadan nights
The final Ramadan Nights at The Horn are Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
‘The best day ever’: Nashville celebrates World Refugee Day in style
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition held its annual World Refugee Day event this week in South Nashville — signifying that, for many refugees in the area, Nashville has become their home away from home.
Nashville neighborhood associations — their successes and struggles
Their work can be subtle and unseen, but neighborhood associations often play a key role in building connections among neighbors and setting the vision for a community. But running an association is no small job.
As Ramadan comes to a close, it’s a time of traditions both old and new in Nashville
For many, Ramadan provides a chance to deepen connections and understanding among neighbors. It can also make for a moment when new arrivals find themselves adjusting their traditions.
Nashville residents in need of rent relief can still tap into $13M headed to Metro Action Commission
Nashville’s Metro Action Commission is about to get $13 million in federal funds. That’s the final portion of its second round of federal funds to help residents who are struggling to pay rent.
A Diverse Group Of Voters Casts Their Ballots In South Nashville
Voters of all ages and backgrounds donned their masks and and filed into Glencliff High School Tuesday morning to vote. Poll workers in blue protective gowns greeted people with a giant bottle of hand sanitizer and a list of COVID-19 screening questions. But many voters say it wasn’t just the pandemic that made this election […]
Curious Nashville: How A Handmade Sign On A Dead-End Road Had Us Searching For A Tennessee Cult
Last year, a Curious Nashville reader noticed an unusual sign on the side of the road. Like many of the most intriguing questions we receive, answering it demanded a visit to the site. WPLN News contributor Tasha Lemley took up the search.
Curious Nashville: Glimpses Of The Forgotten Zoo In Suburban Green Hills
Listen In the decades before serene family homes occupied the Glendale neighborhood of South Nashville, exotic animals, lush vegetation and summertime whimsy filled the area. The Glendale Park Zoo sat seven miles outside of downtown, a place where animals roamed and children screamed at the drop of the wooden roller coaster ride.
Decision Nears For Redevelopment Of Nashville’s Old Baseball Stadium
Listen The future of Nashville’s old minor league baseball stadium will soon be determined. Officials have seven redevelopment pitches in hand and have asked some of the development teams to answer follow-up questions on Monday.
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