What connects Tennessee Tech to the space program? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 8, 2026.
Healthcare Hollow: Linden hospital reopening shows hope for rural health
More than a dozen Tennessee small towns have watched their hospitals go dark. Linden is among them.
Tennessee adds criminal penalties for immigration offenses at White House’s behest
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed a measure that would make it a state crime to remain in the U.S. after a final deportation order has been issued.
Healthcare Hollow: Linden’s reopened hospital shows hope for rural health
America’s rural hospitals are closing at an alarming pace, and Tennessee holds the highest closure rate. In a series of reports this month, WPLN takes an in-depth look at this crisis — how it has harmed communities and what is being done to reverse course. In this episode, Health Reporter Catherine Sweeney and This Is Nashville […]
NashVillager Podcast: Lessons from Shiloh
Can we avoid developing a Lost Cause Myth equivalent in the aftermath of current conflicts? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 7, 2026.
In Tennessee, you can’t kill to protect property. Lawmakers may allow wider use of deadly force
In Tennessee, you’re allowed to protect against theft or trespassing on your property. A new proposal would allow deadly force to prevent a property crime.
NashVillager Podcast: School bus safety
Have we done enough to make school busses as safe as they could be? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 6, 2026.
As the Live Nation trial continues, how do artists actually feel about touring?
Independent venue closures, social media algorithms and the rise of generative AI are all part of an ecosystem that artists say is becoming increasingly difficult for working musicians to weather.
Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony
A new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back. That includes a unique requirement among states that they must have fully paid their child support costs.
Elon Musk’s xAI, pollution and data centers — what you need to know about a Tennessee bill
Data centers are popping up, causing concerns about electricity use, and prompting a question: Should data centers be able to produce their own power?
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