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July 12, 2024: Final honors for Tennessee veterans
Tennessee’s national cemeteries are pretty much at capacity, and the job of providing a resting place for service members now falls mostly to the sta…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 11, 2024: Tennessee pearls
Material from Tennessee’s native mussels are at the heart of many Asian pearls, and some of the gems are grown right here. Plus the local news for Ju…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 10, 2024: Hellbenders and Topminnows
Two special aquatic animals are facing challenges in Tennessee’s streams and ponds, but groups of people are making efforts to care for them. Plus th…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 9, 2024: The most important amendment
On the anniversary of the 14th amendment’s ratification, we take a look at several Tennessee court cases that hinge on the idea of equal protection a…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 8, 2024: Remembering Edith Taylor Langster’s lifetime of service
Remembering a trailblazer with a lifetime of public service: Edith Taylor Langster. Plus the local news for July 8, 2024 and plans for the first wome…
2 years, 3 months ago
June 5, 2024: The Oracle wheels sure turn slowly
Oracle’s plans for Nashville are coming together slowly as Nashville watches and waits for construction to progress. Plus the local news for July 5, …
2 years, 3 months ago
July 3, 2024: Protecting Tennessee’s kids
Last year marked a 30% increase in deaths of Tennessee children due to suspected neglect or abuse, according to an analysis from the Tennessee Lookou…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 2, 2024: Tennessee’s patchwork of alcohol laws
With two Midstate communities considering changes to their alcohol laws, we take a look at why the rules vary throughout Tennessee. Plus the local ne…
2 years, 3 months ago
July 1, 2024: Independence Day preparations
While folks finalize plans for celebrating the holiday , we look at fireworks options in Middle Tennessee. Plus the local news for July 1, 2024 and a…
2 years, 3 months ago
June 28, 2024: The hottest day in Nashville history
We dive into what it was like to cover — and live through — a record-breaking summer day in 2012 (you can even see photos online). Plus the local new…
2 years, 3 months ago