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Looking forward to cooler temperatures? So are dust mites.

By Catherine Sweeney

September 2, 2025

Ragweed pollen tends to catch criticism, but there’s another risky substance floating around: dust mites.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: allergies, seasonal allergies

NashVillager Podcast: Wilma Rudolph

By Nina Cardona

September 2, 2025

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What made Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic wins so extraordinary? Plus, the local news for September 2, 2025.

Filed Under: Education, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

From Oklahoma to outer space: author Eliana Ramage on history, heritage and her debut novel

By Cynthia Abrams

September 2, 2025

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Author Eliana Ramage was born and raised in Nashville. Her new release, “To the Moon and Back,” tells the fictional story of one young woman’s quest to become the first Cherokee astronaut.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: astronomy, Author Interview, books, Cherokee Nation, Eliana Ramage, Nashville authors, Parnassus, Parnassus Books, Trail of Tears, writing

NashVillager Podcast: Katrina and Helene

By Nina Cardona

August 29, 2025

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Are the lingering effects of Hurricane Katrina a sign of what’s to come in East Tennessee post-Helene? Plus, the local news for August 29, 2025.

Filed Under: Environment, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Hurricane Helene

After a decade away, Alabama Shakes return with a new song, ‘Another Life’

By jewly hight

August 29, 2025

After making two critically acclaimed, musically adventurous albums in the early 2010s, Alabama Shakes went on a hiatus that stretched nearly a decade, while lead singer Brittany Howard (center) released solo work. Now, Howard and guitarist Heath Fogg (left) and bassist Zac Cockrell have reunited to tour and release new music, starting with the song "Another Life."

“Not everything powerful is loud,” Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. “Not everything quiet is vulnerable.”

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Alabama Shakes

NashVillager Podcast: Barrel full of controversy

By Nina Cardona

August 28, 2025

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Why did Cracker Barrel try to change its logo? Plus, the local news for August 28, 2025.

Filed Under: Education, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

One South Nashville neighborhood’s fight against development mirrors citywide debate

By Cynthia AbramsandStephen Elliott, Nashville Banner

August 28, 2025

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Intense debates about housing density are playing out across Nashville, and new policies are on the horizon.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: affordable housing, Housing, MTSU, Russ Bradford, South Nashville, zoning

NashVillager Podcast: George Holloway

By Nina Cardona

August 27, 2025

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Who was George Holloway? Plus, the local news for August 27, 2025.

Filed Under: Education, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

Cracker Barrel brings back old logo after public outcry, plea from Trump

By Marianna Bacallao

August 26, 2025

Cracker Barrel is changing its logo back to the iconic man and barrel after the company’s new, more minimalist design sparked outcry from fans — and the White House.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Cracker Barrel, Donald Trump, Lebanon, MAGA

What to know about Elon Musk’s Nashville tunnel project

By Marianna Bacallao

August 26, 2025

Here’s everything we know so far about the Boring Company’s proposed “Music City Loop” in Nashville.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Elon Musk, Freddie O'Connell, Justin Jones, Metro Nashville, Music City Center, Nashville International Airport, The Boring Company, tunnels, xAi

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