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thanksgiving

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

By Kristin M. Hall, AP

November 27, 2025

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn’t going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap. The animal rescue farm in Tennessee offers animal-based therapy sessions with horses, cows, sheep, goats and, well, why not turkeys, too?

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: agriculture, farming, Rutherford County, thanksgiving

NashVillager Podcast: A hankering for turkey and unity

By Tony Gonzalez

November 26, 2025

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When national holidays were rare, what did it take for Thanksgiving to make the cut? Plus the local news for Nov. 26 and a round-up of events in What Where When-sday.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: history, thanksgiving

Thanks for fresh podcasts — our 2025 podcast recommendations for you

By Megan Jones

November 24, 2025

Fall theme brown and green graphic for 2025 Thanksgiving Podcast Recommendations

It’s that time of year when Nashville Public Radio staffers give listeners a peak into what we’re listening to, right in time for the Thanksgiving holiday and travels.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: 2025 Year In Review, favorites, podcasts, thanksgiving

NashVillager Podcast: Our seventh-annual podcast playlist

By Rachel Iacovone

November 28, 2024

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What audio are we thankful for? Nashville Public Radio staffers share their favorite podcast episodes of the year.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: thanksgiving

A Tennessee marching band’s journey from nonexistence to the Macy’s Day Parade

By Char Daston

November 26, 2024

Trumpeters in a marching band hold up their instruments and play in formation. They wear blue uniforms and stand on a football field under a clear blue sky.
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Ten years after forming, the ETSU Marching Bucs will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band director says the band’s success took dedication and creativity.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: East Tennessee State University, holidays, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, marching band, thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2024 playlist: Listen to Nashville Public Radio’s favorite podcast episodes of the year

By Rachel Iacovone

November 24, 2024

It’s that time of year when Nashville Public Radio staffers give listeners a peak into what we’re listening to, right in time for the Thanksgiving holiday and travels.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: podcasts, thanksgiving

Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor, plus Thanksgiving traditions

By Mary Mancini

November 21, 2024

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Every Thursday, we open up the phone lines because it’s your turn to talk. And once a month, Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to take your calls.

Filed Under: Ask The Mayor, Programs Tagged With: ask the mayor, Freddie O'Connell, Jude Mason, thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2023 playlist: Hear this year’s favorite podcast episodes from Nashville Public Radio staffers

By WPLN Staff

November 21, 2023

Make sure your phone’s connected to your car speakers — or your wireless earbuds are charged — because our sixth annual Nashville Public Radio podcast recommendations have arrived just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday and travels.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: podcasts, thanksgiving

What is the National Day of Mourning?

By Magnolia McKay

November 23, 2022

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In many Native American communities, the fourth Thursday in November is known as the National Day of Mourning instead of Thanksgiving. Instead of feasting with friends and family, the National Day of Mourning is a time for Native Americans to honor their heritage while dispelling myths about the origin of Thanksgiving. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Native American, thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2022 playlist: Hear this year’s favorite podcast episodes from Nashville Public Radio staffers

By WPLN Staff

November 21, 2022

Grab your earbuds — or make sure your Bluetooth is connecting in your car — because our fifth annual Nashville Public Radio podcast recommendations have arrived just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday and travels.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: podcasts, thanksgiving

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