In this first travelogue from WPLN’s Rose Gilbert, we arrive with her in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, for her five-week reporting trip.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying
Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday’s announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
Anatomy of the perfect Tennessee road trip
When WPLN Senior Music Writer Jewly Hight pitched This Is Nashville producer Magnolia McKay the idea for an episode about roadside attractions, McKay was quick to say yes. But she was not prepared for the deep knowledge Hight had on the plethora of fun and quirky stops within Tennessee state lines. Luckily, she was an eager student and a good sport.
First time back at BNA since COVID? Airport officials say give yourself extra time.
Nashville International Airport is not what it was before COVID. It’s partway into a billion-dollar expansion, and BNA officials say they expect many people flying out this week may need to give themselves extra time to compensate.
Interactive Map: Where Tennesseans Must Quarantine During Holiday Travel
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Tennessee has its worst numbers yet during the pandemic, and it’s not alone. Every state except Hawaii is battling another surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Nearly half of the nation — 22 states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands — have placed […]
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