The Black Lives Matter movement has put race at the forefront of the nation’s conversation again. But some Black queer communities think more attention needs to be paid to all aspects of their identities.
Remembering When A Teacher Had His Back
Friday is the National Day of Listening, a chance to sit down with a loved one, turn on a tape recorder and ask that person about his or her life. NPR’s Mike Pesca chose to talk with his one of his middle school teachers, Kevin Sheehan, about lessons they learned from each other.
Old School: The Making of Hume-Fogg Academic
For a small group of students, this groundbreaking public magnet school in Nashville, TN, was a haven—a place where smart kids felt comfortable in their curiosity, and students from any zip code could feel they belonged.
On Its Way Out, The Nashville City Paper Makes Compelling Case For Newspapers
It’s been a tough couple of weeks in the newspaper business in Nashville. A number of journalists are off the beat for the time being. We at WPLN are sad to see the City Paper go. Its staff penned an eloquent argument on the need for newspapers in its final issue. In its entirety, here it is.
Adventures in Ill-Timed House Hunting, Part 2: Our First Bidding War
The stage could not have been more perfectly set for a bidding war, warned our real estate agent. He was right. All we got out of the experience was… the experience.
Adventures In Ill-Timed House Hunting, Part 1: Keep A Sharp Watch
Currently in Nashville, you cannot house hunt casually or on your own schedule. You must be watchful, ready to act, like a frog in the grass waiting for a tasty-looking bug to fly past.
Dear Mom,
In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s a personal essay from guest contributor Tommy Womack. It appears here courtesy of the East Nashvillian magazine, where it was originally published in the March-April 2013 issue.
Without A Net: The Working Poor – Holly and Kay
To make ends meet, two East women who have paired their finances.
Without A Net: The Working Poor – Rick
Some Tennesseans live in a world where even dreams can be an unaffordable luxury.
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