In this episode, we take a look back at a turbulent year and ask how Metro Arts will work to repair its relationships with local artists and arts organizations.
Diving into Nashville’s dive bar scene. First stop? The Cobra
Every other Friday for This Is Nashville, I hop out of my host chair and into the passenger seat to ride shotgun with one (or two) of our fellow Middle Tennesseans. But this week is a little different. Since the topic is dive bars, it’s really best not to ask anyone to get behind the […]
Dr. Jason Martin, Democratic candidate for governor, answers voter questions on education, Bill Lee’s record, and using pardon power to protect abortion providers
Dr. Jason Martin, Democratic candidate for governor, appeared on WPLN’s daily show “This is Nashville” on Thursday to answer voter questions, including on the state’s all-out abortion ban.
Simply put, the Music City Dope Pedalers are good vibes on two wheels
If you are driving around Germantown on a Friday evening, you’ll likely see the 20 cyclists who make up the Music City Dope Pedalers.
Middle Tennessee researchers are studying rare, wild ginseng in a secret location
“There’s kind of a legend about ginseng,” according to Ethan Swiggart, a plant scientist at Middle Tennessee State University. The legend goes something like this: Ginseng “shows itself to you.” And if you’re not ready? Then you won’t find it. I’m hoping that’s not the case today.
Displaced purple martins struggle to find new Middle Tennessee roost
Since the symphony’s trees have been recently been removed or deeply pruned, the birds no longer find a resting spot there. But where did they go? That’s what Melinda and other local researchers are trying to find out.
To fight Nashville’s child care crisis, residents may need to get into the child care business
There are simply more toddlers than there are spots in daycare centers. Many parents have limited affordable options or none at all. Travis Claybrooks, CEO of the Raphah Institute, says more parents should consider becoming home-based providers for their children and others.
It takes two to tango: Nashville SC courts Latino fans with Spanish merch and cultural offerings at the new stadium
Bilingual fans walking into Nashville SC’s new stadium for their first match Sunday may have noticed something novel for a Tennessee sports venue: how much Spanish surrounded them.
Davidson County DA candidate accuses incumbent of breaking campaign rules
Early voting is underway for Nashville’s spring primary, and the race for top prosecutor is heating up. One candidate accused the incumbent district attorney of violating state campaign law on This Is Nashville Wednesday.
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