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‘We’re at the start of Manhattan Project 2’: U.S. energy secretary visits Oak Ridge

By Pierce Gentry, WUOT

March 3, 2025

Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Friday that his department will move to promote the development of nuclear energy there, primarily with the intent to fuel advancements in artificial intelligence technologies.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Bill Hagerty, climate, climate change, Department of Energy, nuclear energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, WUOT

NashVillager Podcast: St. Thomas

By Nina Cardona

March 3, 2025

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How did a major health care institution begin with two nuns and a mansion? Plus, the local news for March 3, 2025.

Filed Under: Health Care, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Ascension Saint Thomas

To combat isolation for local immigrants, this nonprofit recruits allies and volunteers

By Char Daston

March 2, 2025

A group of people sits and/or stands around long tables in a bright, open office space.
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Fear of deportation has led some immigrants to hide in their homes. TIRRC says it’s fighting that fear by selling yard signs that say “Immigrants Belong.”

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Immigration, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, TIRRC

Nashville rapper SeddyMac makes the most of being invited to a songwriting camp by mistake

By jewly hight

March 2, 2025

How Nashville rapper SeddyMac landed an unexpected songwriting opportunity.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: hip hop, music industry, SeddyMac

The Grand Ole Opry marks its 100th anniversary by looking forward and back

By jewly hight

February 28, 2025

The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years of live radio performances throughout the year. Though the official anniversary falls in November, the special programming has already begun.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: country music, Danae Hays, Grand Ole Opry, Opry 100, Ringo Starr, Shaboozey

NashVillager Podcast: Albert Gallatin and the road from immigrant to official

By Nina Cardona

February 28, 2025

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Who counts as an American? Plus, the local news for February 28, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Gallatin

Floods may have damaged 800-year-old Native American cave art in Clarksville

By Derek Operle

February 28, 2025

Dunbar Cave State Park announced that floodwaters had “completely submerged” the cave art, something park manager David Britton said had “never happened before.” Archeologists are examining potential impacts to the cave drawings and bracing for the worst.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, History, WPLN News Tagged With: Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, clarksville, Dunbar Cave State Park, Tennessee State Parks

TN’s ‘drag ban’ is here to stay. Here’s why LGBTQ advocates don’t mind.

By Marianna Bacallao

February 27, 2025

Tennessee lawmakers are celebrating as the state’s so-called drag ban remains in place indefinitely. LGBTQ advocates also see the decision as a win.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: anti-lgbt legislaton, drag, drag show, Jonathan Skrmetti, lgbt, lgbtq, Pride, Tennessee Attorney General, tnleg, tnpol

AEG makes its mark on Music City with its first Nashville venue, The Pinnacle

By Justin Barney

February 27, 2025

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While it can seem commonplace for another venue to open here, The Pinnacle is more than a venue; it is the physical manifestation of corporate synergy in the live music experience. And it’s a big play for AEG.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Business, WNXP Tagged With: AEG, Live Nation, music venues, The Pinnacle, Ticketmaster

NashVillager Podcast: Term Limits

By Nina Cardona

February 27, 2025

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Why is a Tennessee Congressman trying to extend presidential term limits? Plus, the local news for February 27, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

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