How are Tennessee activists becoming more vocal with their support for immigrants? Plus, the local news for April 10, 2025.
As Grand Ole Opry turns 100, it’s the performers who keep it alive — and evolving
At the century mark, a big part of what’s kept the Grand Ole Opry going are the many generations and styles of performers who have been part of the show.
Chattanooga school principals decry bill to deny undocumented students an education
They oppose a bill that would allow K-12 schools to refuse students based on their immigration status.
NashVillager Podcast: Country comes in all colors
Who gets accepted in the country music landscape, and who doesn’t? Plus, the local news for April 9, 2025.
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ comes to TPAC with a joyful musical about growing up and growing old
Adolescence and old age can be challenging periods in life. So, imagine experiencing both at the same time. That’s the story of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony award-winning musical at Tennessee Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 11.
Tennessee lawmakers could pass abortion ban exceptions. What would they include?
Tennessee lawmakers will likely formalize a list of medical conditions that qualify for abortion exceptions — but it won’t include mental health conditions or nonviable pregnancies.
Tennessee joins multi-state effort to deny medical treatment based on religious beliefs
The measure would allow doctors, nurses and insurance companies to refuse procedures that go against their moral or religious beliefs.
In an era of DEI rollback, Equal Access pushes on with its fourth group
A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in the country music industry has just announced the participants selected for its fourth cycle. That’s no small deal at a time when DEI initiatives are disappearing nationwide.
NashVillager Podcast: The rise of Marsha Blackburn
Will Tennessee’s female senator run for governor? Plus, the local news for April 8, 2025, and Mammoth Cave bats.
NashVillager Podcast: A (bananas) trade war
What can we learn from a 1999 trade war over bananas? Plus, the local news for April 7, 2025.
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