The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American landscape, popping up in towns, cities and suburbs across the U.S.
Nashville sends condolences to ‘sister city’ Magdeburg after Christmas market attack
Nashville and Magdeburg officially became “sister cities” in 2003. That relationship led to the creation of an active high school student exchange program, which has deepened the interpersonal connections between the two metropolises.
A legend weighs in on a Christmas classic
Brenda Lee, now 80, recorded “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” when she was 13. The living legend talked to NPR last year when her song — finally — hit number one. We revisit that conversation.
24 stories that brought us joy in 2024, from the WPLN newsroom
From roadside attractions to marching bands, budding scientists to sports bars, these stories delivered pops of humanity and joy this year.
NashVillager Podcast: The past and present of Tennessee’s political scandals
What makes a political scandal criminal? Plus, the local news for December 20, 2024.
How Cookeville united over a parade that never happened
For the first time in its history, the official Cookeville Christmas Parade approved an LGBTQ float in its lineup. The decision came after months of controversy with this year’s parade.
NashVillager Podcast: Let’s talk about drones
What’s up with those lights in the sky? Plus, the local news for December 19, 2024.
How Nashville’s ex-evangelicals are making their own Christmas traditions
For the growing number of women leaving the church, Christmas can be a particularly difficult time. So, some are making their own traditions.
Tennessee DA faces charge after firing at fugitive and hitting a home with family inside
A district attorney in Tennessee is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a woman and her three children inside.
Tennessee astronaut faces more time in space with return delayed until at least late March
NASA says a fresh crew needs to launch from Florida before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can return from the International Space Station.
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