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Start your weekday mornings with the NashVillager with host Nina Cardona. You get a dose of local Nashville news stories along with an exploration of history from WPLN, Nashville Public Radio.

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November 10, 2026: Gideons International2026. nov. 10. · 16 percThe Bibles in most American hotel rooms were put there by a group headquartered in our city. Plus the local news for November 10, 2026 and new music from Tim Gent. Credits…
November 9, 2026: Come On You Boys In Gold2026. nov. 9. · 16 percNashville Soccer Club just finished a dominant run through the regular season. Now they take on the playoffs for the MLS Cup. Plus the local news for November 9, 2026 and…
November 6, 2026: Winning without a majority vote2026. nov. 6. · 16 percFor the first time in a very long time, Tennessee’s governor-elect won the office even though a majority of voters picked other candidates. Plus the local news for November 6…
November 5, 2026: The day the reservoir broke2026. nov. 5. · 19 percA fortress for clean water stands on the top of one Nashville hill. One this day, decades ago, that fortress failed spectacularly. Plus the local news for November 5, 2026 and…
November 4, 2026: The fragile power of free and fair elections2026. nov. 4. · 19 percAs we take stock of who won the midterm elections, history offers reminders of why elections matter. Plus the local news for November 4, 2026 and this week’s edition of What…
November 3, 2026: Election Day2026. nov. 3. · 15 percAs voters go to the polls, a look at the nuts and bolts of Tennessee elections. Plus the local news for November 3, 2026 and a raw milk workaround that crosses state lines…
November 2, 2026: Putting a woman in the governor’s office2026. nov. 2. · 18 percWith three women on the ballot, it’s very likely Tennessee will elect its first female governor today. The road to this day was paved by other boundary-busting women. Plus the…
October 30, 2026: Looking for the Old Louisville Demon Leaper and today's news headlines2026. okt. 30. · 15 percOn the eve of Halloween, we go looking for Old Louisville's demon leaper, who haunts the rooftops of one of the country's largest historic preservation districts. Plus, Josh…
October 29, 2026: Two cryptid tales and today's local headlines2026. okt. 29. · 16 percOn this day in 1998, John Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Plus, the local news roundup for Oct. 29, 2026. Credits:  This is a…
October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day2026. okt. 28. · 15 percThe NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Plus, What Where Whens-day curates a list of Halloween weekend events…
October 27, 2026: When Clarksville’s airport opened, local headlines, and a cryptid story2026. okt. 27. · 10 percThe NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer…
October 26, 2026: 100 Oaks anniversary, local headlines and HealthQ2026. okt. 26. · 10 percThe NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer…
Namesake: Jere Baxter2026. okt. 23. · 19 percThis week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of Jere Baxter Middle School…
Namesake: Edward Gaylord2026. okt. 22. · 16 percThis week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the man behind Gaylord Entertainment…
Namesake: Cora Howe2026. okt. 21. · 18 percThis week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the woman behind the city’s first public…
Namesake: Adolpho Birch2026. okt. 20. · 10 percThis week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of the A.A. Birch Criminal…
Namesake: Silliman Evans2026. okt. 19. · 19 percThis week, we’re looking at the people whose names have lived on in Nashville as buildings, bridges, schools and businesses. Today, the namesake of the Silliman Evans bridge…
October 16, 2026: Political treason?2026. okt. 16. · 17 percPolitical parties have broad power to police their own members. Is one Tennessee senator going to be disciplined for her gubernatorial endorsement? Plus the local news for…
October 15, 2026: Mail service2026. okt. 15. · 18 percMail was very important to the first Nashvillians. The state of downtown post offices today says a lot about how much has changed. Plus the local news for October 15, 2026 and…
October 14, 2026: Midterms in a supermajority state2026. okt. 14. · 17 percEarly voting starts today for governor, Congress and state legislative seats. Plus the local news for October 14, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day. Credits…
October 13, 2026: Food dye, the legality of caffeine, and barrels of Coca-Cola2026. okt. 13. · 18 percToday, we’re focused on the safety issues around food dyes, but 100+ years ago caffeine went on trial in Chattanooga. Plus the local news for October 13, 2026. and Trey Fanjoy…
October 12, 2026: Tennessee, death penalty test case2026. okt. 12. · 18 percWhen Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt at lethal injection, the world at large paid close attention. Plus the local news for October 12, 2026 and HealthQ on the art of…
October 9, 2026: From world’s fair to federal prison2026. okt. 9. · 22 percThis East Tennessee banking drama has everything: fraudulent loans, a flotilla of houseboats, and a giant, golden Sunsphere. Plus the local news for October 9, 2026 and assessing…
October 8, 2026: What now?2026. okt. 8. · 14 percTwo lethal doses of pentobarbitol failed to execute Christa Pike. Dozens more sit on death row, marked for capital punishment. That leaves the state of Tennessee in a very tricky…
October 7, 2026: Constitutional amendments on the November ballot2026. okt. 7. · 16 percThere are three proposed constitutional amendments on the upcoming ballot. Here’s a rundown of what they would do. Plus the local news for October 7, 2026 and this week’s edition…
October 6, 2026: The Nashville Symphony’s value proposition2026. okt. 6. · 20 percHaving a thriving symphony affects far more than the orchestra itself. Plus the local news for October 6th, 2026 and Christa Pikes’ influence on death row.
October 5, 2026: Utopian Tennessee2026. okt. 5. · 16 percRugby was a Victorian-era utopia with big ambitions that didn’t quite work out. Plus the local news for October 5, 2026 and Health Q looks at the pros and cons of medical tests…
October 2, 2026: Independent football2026. okt. 2. · 16 percMidsize private school football teams are parting ways with the TSSAA. Plus the local news for October 2, 2026 and banjo hall of famer Ned Luberecki. Credits: This is a…
October 1, 2026: Fighting over Lower Broad (and Pigeon Forge, and...)2026. okt. 1. · 15 percNew rules for areas with lots of tourists are making both big and small cities upset. Plus the local news for October 1, 2026 and the ethics of lethal injection Credits: This…
September 30, 2026: The state of the station2026. szept. 30. · 14 percAnswering a question that’s been asked a lot over the last year or so. Plus the local news for September 30, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day. Credits: This…
September 29, 2026: A mess of an election2026. szept. 29. · 19 percWe live in divided times. So did our ancestors. Plus the local news from September 29, 2026 and the search for Elm Hill. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio…
September 28, 2026: The Nashville Symphony’s new financial crisis2026. szept. 28. · 18 percThe Nashville Symphony has a major revenue problem again. Plus the local news for September 28, 2026 and Christa Pike’s spiritual advisor anticipates her execution day. Credits…
September 25, 2026: 9 to 5 Day2026. szept. 25. · 17 percToday’s a day to wear pink and sparkles, spread joy and kindness, give kids a leg up, and look out for your neighbors. Plus the local news for September 25, 2026 and Joy Oladokun…
September 24, 2026: Finger lickin’ franchises2026. szept. 24. · 15 percThe Colonel turned his business over to Jack Massey, and Massey made it huge. Then he did the same in the medical world. Plus the local news for September 24, 2026 and Nashville…
September 23, 2026: Telling 2276 what our era of Tennessee is about2026. szept. 23. · 19 percThis summer was a banner year for time capsules, both unearthing and burying them. Plus the local news for September 23, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day…
September 22, 2026: The most biodiverse river on the continent2026. szept. 22. · 19 percWe say the Duck is ecologically important, but what does that really mean? Plus the local news for September 22, 2026 and Curious Nashville on what happened to a piece of…
September 21, 2026: Coyness Ennix and the foundations of the Civil Rights gains2026. szept. 21. · 18 percThe work of pushing for equity started long before marches and sit ins became the drivers of change. Plus the local news for September 21, 2026 and comic Pooja Reddy Credits…
September 18, 2026: Tennessee has long had women’s basketball vibes2026. szept. 18. · 16 percTwo Tennessee teams played an important role in developing women’s basketball as a serious sport. Now, a development league has announced a pro team for Nashville. Plus the local…
September 17, 2026: Get out the vote2026. szept. 17. · 17 percOver the last decades, the percentage of Tennesseans who vote has declined, and there are big disparities in turnout between different demographic groups. Plus the local news for…
September 16, 2026: AI’s inscrutable future2026. szept. 16. · 17 percIs AI coming for our jobs? Past technological revolutions suggest it may be too soon to know what the actual impact will be. Plus the local news for September 16, 2026 and this…
September 15, 2026: Roy Acuff2026. szept. 15. · 16 percThe Opry’s first big solo singing star was also a leader on the business side of Music Row. Plus the local news for September 15, 2026 and who fits under Americana music’s…
September 14, 2026: Airport evolutions2026. szept. 14. · 17 percEven if it’s called Dolly Parton International, Nashville’s airport will still be BNA. It’s a mixed nomenclature that hints at a long history. Plus the local news for September…
September 11, 2026: Remembering 9/112026. szept. 11. · 14 percMemorial ceremonies, stair climbs, and one beautiful memory from that fateful day. Plus the local news for September 11th, 2026 and singer Summer Joy. Credits: This is a…
September 10, 2026: Executing women2026. szept. 9. · 16 percTennessee plans to execute a woman later this month. That’s only happened a few times in state history. Plus the local news for September 10th, 2026 and Gallatin’s Meta database…
September 9, 2026: Speaking your language2026. szept. 8. · 21 percNashville residents come from all over the globe, and they speak many languages. That can make communicating with the government a little tricky. Plus the local news for…
September 8, 2026: Klingons and Captains2026. szept. 7. · 17 percOne of sci-fi entertainment’s most venerable properties turns 60 today, and it’s gotten here with the help of a handful of Tennessee actors. Plus the local news for September 8…
September 4, 2026: Zero Waste goals2026. szept. 4. · 18 percIt’s time for a new round of goal-setting about solid waste strategies in Tennessee. Plus the local news for September 4, 2026 and new music from Hannah Cole. Credits: This is…
September 3, 2026: Outdoor recreation could get more expensive in Tennessee2026. szept. 3. · 16 percMaintaining and protecting wilderness areas doesn’t happen for free. But in Tennessee, some of it does happen without a dedicated funding stream. Plus the local news for…
September 2, 2026: Riding solo or together2026. szept. 2. · 19 perc56 years ago, a conservative Transportation Secretary said the nation needed to prioritize transit over highways. Now, we’re simultaneously expanding transit and the interstate…
September 1, 2026: Protecting youth online2026. szept. 1. · 17 percTennessee played a vital role in securing the massive Meta settlement. Now the state needs to spend that money the way officials promise they will. Plus the local news for…