Are escaped exotic animals becoming a Midstate trend? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 29, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee has superblooms, too
Where and when can you find masses of wildflowers in our area? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 19, 2026.
Nashvillager Podcast: Carlos the Monkey
How did a monkey center in a Tennessee opioid lawsuit that just ended? Plus the local news for February 19, 2026.
How Tennessee became home to North America’s only freshwater pearl farm
For thousands of years, pearls have been a prized gemstone used to craft jewelry and other adornments. But North America has just one freshwater pearl farm that cultivates the shiny objects, located at Kentucky Lake in western Tennessee.
Teacher turns invasive carp into food for injured birds of prey
Carp have increasingly become a nuisance in waterways across the country. A Kentucky high school teacher and his students are using the invasive fish to feed injured raptors, like bald eagles, vultures and hawks.
Plants, pollinators and people: The push to restore the Ohio River Basin
A new plan to protect and restore the waters of the Ohio River Basin recommends dozens of regional solutions to tackle interlinked environmental problems.
A marsh bird found in Tennessee wetlands is endangered. FWS is drafting a plan.
A secretive marsh bird once found in Tennessee wetlands faces extinction. The Eastern black rail was federally listed as threatened in 2020, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now drafting a plan for its recovery.
Tick-borne meat allergies on the rise and impacting a wildlife rehab in Bowling Green
An estimated 400,000 people have been impacted by Alpha-Gal syndrome across the U.S.
NashVillager Podcast: Coexisting with wildlife
Who do you call if there’s a raccoon in your chimney? Plus, the local news for August 14, 2025.
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