How do we feel about the place we call home? Plus, the local news for May 2, 2025.
Out, About: Nashville’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations
This Monday is Cinco de Mayo — a holiday WNXP’s Marquis Munson loves to call “Cinco de Drinko” in his best frat boy voice just to get under my skin. He’s not wrong about the day’s perception, though, for an unfortunate amount of celebrants.
NashVillager Podcast: Mission not yet accomplished
Why is control of a public broadcasting stalwart headed to the courts? Plus, the local news for May 1, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Problems in the prisons
Are Tennessee’s prisons hotbeds for crime? Plus, the local news for April 30, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Driving that train
Why isn’t Nashville a train hub today? Plus, the local news for April 29, 2025.
The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers a devastating fire
Clayborn Temple was central to the 1968 sanitation workers strike in Memphis that drew King to the city where he wound up being assassinated. Before the Monday morning fire, the Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration slated to finish next year.
NashVillager Podcast: Spy stories
How did a Fort Campbell soldier get caught selling secrets to China? Plus, the local news for April 28, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Solar vs. Coal
Will Tennessee ever embrace renewable energy? Plus, the local news for April 25, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s big start
When is our city’s birthday? Plus, the local news for April 24, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Catholic Charities
Who will help the refugees who come to Nashville now? Plus, the local news for April 23, 2025.
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