For about a decade, a massive Nashville tower project has mostly consisted of a construction pit — eight stories deep and carved into gray limestone like a quarry.
Curious Nashville: An Easily Overlooked Building Is Named After A Remarkable Advocate
Listen The question was about as straightforward as they get for Curious Nashville. The MDHA training center named for Randee Rogers — who was she? The training center is a red brick lump of a building, located in North Nashville, right across from the old Werthan Packaging building.
Curious Nashville: Why There’s A Road Sign In The Middle Of Percy Warner Park
When hiking along one of the trails in Percy Warner Park, visitors may come across a wooden, waist-high sign that reads “Farrell Road.” It stands right next to the wide dirt path widely known as the Warner Woods Trail. It appears to be anything but a road.
Curious Nashville: D.B. Todd’s Legacy Is Far More Than A Street Name
WPLN’s Curious Nashville project elicits many inquiries about the origins of street names. After multiple questions about Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard,…
Curious Nashville: Why A Sliver Of Davidson County Has A Brentwood Address
In the southern region of Davidson County rests a few small pockets of houses and buildings that have an unusual distinction.
Curious Nashville: The Tragic Origin Story Of The 1950s Clock On Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School is hard to miss. The tall, white building trimmed in green sits across from the Mall at Green Hills. And front and center, high above the ground, is the school’s iconic exterior clock.
Curious Nashville: What Happened To The Whimsical Red Grooms Carousel — And Why It Could Spin Again
Listen Even long-time Nashvillians may have forgotten the quirky carousel that used to twirl along the banks of the Cumberland River.
Curious Nashville Podcast: 3 Years Later, The Red Grooms Carousel Is Still Stuck In Limbo
The Tennessee Foxtrot Carousel is no ordinary attraction. The kinetic sculpture celebrates Tennessee history and culture, featuring steam engines, riverboats, giant banjos, mountain scenery, and over-the-top caricatures ranging from Sequoia to Chet Atkins to Tom Ryman. Yet for 15 years, the beloved carousel has been stuck in storage.
Curious Nashville: A Beloved-But-Mothballed Carousel Has A Chance Of Coming Back
It’s been 15 years since the Tennessee Foxtrot Carousel was taken down from the Nashville riverfront and put into storage. Yet, its legend lives on….
Curious Nashville: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Nashville Recycling
From plastic straws to old lightbulbs and shredded paper, it’s not always obvious what can be recycled through Nashville’s curbside program.
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