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October 9, 2024: The changing landscape of Nashville’s music scene
The geography of Nashville’s music scene has changed a lot over the years, and once a new venue opens, it’ll bring music into an entirely different p…
2 years ago
October 8, 2024: Remembering Alvin C. York
Alvin C. York came back to the U.S. a hero during World War I, but at his core, he was a pacifist with a passion for rural education. Plus, the local…
2 years ago
October 7, 2024: The past and future of country music
Uncle Dave Macon was born on this day in 1870 and he helped define country music – in Nashville and around the world – with his unique, vaudeville-in…
2 years ago
October 4, 2024: Fallout from a major scandal
The first ripple effect of the investigation into surveillance at the Nashville District Attorney’s office is a big one: a major murder trial on inde…
2 years ago
October 3, 2024: Vanderbilt’s expanding footprint
Vanderbilt University opened on this day in 1875, and the university has major plans for the coming years. Plus, the local news for October 3, 2024 a…
2 years ago
October 2, 2024: The Volunteer State lends a hand
When a natural disaster like the fallout from Hurricane Helene hits, states organize to help their neighbors. We dive into how it works. Plus, the lo…
2 years ago
October 1, 2024: Remembering a statesman and a gentleman
Winfield Dunn spent a short time as Tennessee’s governor, but his administration was a watershed moment for the state. Plus, the local news for Octob…
2 years ago
September 30, 2024: Two things can be true at once
The investigation into misconduct in DA Glenn Funk’s office has some historical parallels. Plus the local news for September 30, 2024 and a discussio…
2 years ago
September 27, 2024: Schools and the lawmakers that want to change them
Lawmakers are trying to make big changes in public schools, but it was a long and winding road to get to this moment. Plus, the local news for Septem…
2 years ago
September 26, 2024: The point of the Parthenon
Understanding the iconic building in Centennial Park unlocks the history of how Nashville’s concept of itself has changed over time. Plus, the local …
2 years ago