What made Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic wins so extraordinary? Plus, the local news for September 2, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Barrel full of controversy
Why did Cracker Barrel try to change its logo? Plus, the local news for August 28, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: George Holloway
Who was George Holloway? Plus, the local news for August 27, 2025.
Justice Department won’t defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court. The state of Tennessee and an anti-affirmative action organization sued the U.S. Education Department in June, asking a judge to halt the Hispanic-Serving Institution program.
NashVillager Podcast: Fisk’s Founding
Who was Fisk University’s namesake? Plus, the local news for August 22, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Numbers in the news
Are journalists really that bad at math? Plus, the local news for August 21, 2025.
How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities
The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college.
NashVillager Podcast: Universities in Tennessee
How independent should a university be? Plus, the local news for August 19, 2025.
Survey shows Tennessee teachers’ feelings about cell phones, disciplinary measures and school culture
Most Tennessee teachers find cellphone use in class disruptive and want their use restricted, according to an annual survey released this summer.
Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
Lesley Mathis knows what her daughter said was wrong. But she never expected the 13-year-old girl would get arrested for it.




