For the fourth year in a row, WPLN News gathered music experts to answer the question: What did Nashville sound like? Writers Brittney McKenna and Andrea Williams were asked to go beyond a “best of” list and look at the themes and ideas that really stood out in the city’s music scene.
Movers & Thinkers: Even With Vegan Ingredients, Southern Dishes Can Still Taste Like Home
The holiday season comes with memories of food. And for Tiffany Hancock, those memories included a lot of meat, eggs and dairy. “Sweet potato casseroles,” she recalls eating — and not just during the holidays. “You know, the fried chicken, the braised pork chops.” The only problem? In recent years, Hancock started eating vegan.
Mariachi In Schools — How The Growing Latino Population Is Shaping Music Education In Nashville
They sound like they could be pros. But they’re still in high school. The group’s name is Mariachi Los Potrillos, and they are an example of how the growing Latino population across the country is shaping music education.
Curious Nashville: What Protects Hundreds Of Old Cemeteries Around Davidson County?
As construction spreads to more rural parts of Davidson County, that’s bringing more developers face to face with cemeteries.
Here’s Where To Find The Best And Brightest Christmas Light Displays In Middle Tennessee
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, there’s no more debate about whether it’s too early to blare Christmas music and go see all the lights.
Nashville Nonprofit Thistle Farms Is Now Working With Banksy — Yes, That Banksy
On Charlotte Avenue, there’s a bustling cafe serving lavender lattes and stacked egg sandwiches. The Café at Thistle Farms is a space filled with cheery…
Art And Food Intersect In Nashville’s Newest Public Art
Nashville’s newest large-scale public art depicts a gigantic bushel basket with 6-foot-long turnip green leaves spilling out. It’s being strung up this…
‘Walking Contradiction’: Johnny Cash Both Broke The Law And Enforced It, Sheriff Says
Johnny Cash earned a reputation as an outlaw after spending a handful of nights in jail for minor arrests. Contrary to popular myths, Cash was never…
Nashville Book Festival Shines A Spotlight On Geographical And Cultural Borders
The Southern Festival of Books is not a political event. But this year, organizers say they couldn’t ignore two of the country’s most pressing issues —…
Native Women’s Work Is Finally Recognized As Art In A New Frist Exhibit
In a state without a single Native American reservation and in a city that was a stop on the Trail of Tears , a new exhibit in Nashville feels both late…
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