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November 4, 2024: A presidential ‘dark horse’
James K. Polk is the second U.S. president from Tennessee, and we’re celebrating his birthday. Plus, the local news for Nov. 4, 2024 and a look at Pr…
1 year, 11 months ago
November 1, 2024: Let there be light
What was the dawn of Nashville’s electric age like?
Nashville’s first electric company was founded on this day in 1881, but you can still see little…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 31, 2024: Counting up our population
What exactly is a special census?
Some counties decide that they need a special census to recount their populations. That can bring new funding to t…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 30, 2024: Connecting the dots
We pull back the curtain to explain how our newsroom functions and how we think about our coverage from day to day. Plus, the local news for Oct. 30,…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 29, 2024: ARPANET to data hacks
Former Tennessee Senator Al Gore was accused by political opponents of claiming to have invented the Internet. We dig into the more complicated truth…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 28, 2024: Nashville med schools
The Medical Department of the University of Nashville opened 173 years ago today, and a lot has changed in that time. Plus, the local news for Octobe…
1 year, 11 months ago
NashVillager Podcast special episode: The 2024 election
For this special edition of the NashVillager Podcast, WPLN has collected a batch of stories all about the upcoming election. From national races to l…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 25, 2024: Old Hickory’s origin story
What built the company town?
The DuPont company has taken on an outsized roll in one Davidson County community’s development and history. Plus, the …
1 year, 11 months ago
October 24, 2024: Biking the Trace
What’s the best bike ride in Nashville?
The Natchez Trace Parkway was completed in 2005, and today, it stands out as a popular biking spot for trave…
1 year, 11 months ago
October 23, 2024: Happy birthday, satellite counties!
When were Middle Tennessee’s counties established?
Dickson, Rutherford, Williamson and Wilson counties were all established on days this week in his…
1 year, 11 months ago