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February 12, 2026: Tennessee’s first Black, female doctor
A local Black History Month story of a Middle Tennessean who seized an impressive education despite all the roadblocks 19th century society put befor…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
February 11, 2026: Book bans
An upcoming vote may see the Rutherford County [LT1] library board and library staff at odds. Plus the local news for February 11, 2026 and this week…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
February 10, 2026: From Cockrill Springs to Centennial Park
The home to one of Nashville’s founding mothers is now a prominent park, where ongoing investments seek to protect its future relevance to the commun…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
February 9, 2026: Tennessee’s Winter Olympians
Tennessee may not be the most wintery place (ice storms aside), but we do have some connections to the Winter Games. Plus the local news for February…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
February 6, 2026: Monopoly vs. electricity markets
The Nashville Electric Service was founded out of a triumph of private utilities over private companies. It’s been the only source for power in the c…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
February 5, 2026: The day the tower fell
Deadly events can leave their mark on a place, even when we don’t realize it. Plus the local news for February 5, 2026 and an arborist’s take on what…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
February 4, 2026: Elections from the ground up
With the president talking about “nationalizing” U.S. elections, let’s take a look at how things run right now in this state. Plus the local news for…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
February 3, 2026: Communication matters
The line crews working to restore power are only one part of the NES storm response. Communication to residents is the part where folks are finding m…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
February 2, 2026: Give us some hope, Mr. Groundhog
We’re ready for a major change in the weather. And ready or not, it’s time to pay attention to more than just storm updates. Plus, the local news for…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
January 30, 2026: Staying warm
Until you make it to a friend’s house or a warming shelter (which should be your primary strategy), history and outdoor enthusiasts offer some strate…
8 months, 4 weeks ago