This Is Nashville

Celebrating 60 years of WPLN!

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On Saturday at 9:00 a.m., WPLN will officially turn 60 years old!

Today, we're celebrating with past and present staff, former guests and listeners. We're taking a dive into station history, from the library days all the way to the launch of This Is Nashville. Then, we're sitting down with listeners to discuss what they want to hear from us in the next 60 years.

Guests: 

  • Steve Swenson, president and CEO of WPLN

  • Pat Nolan, host of Inside Politics at NewsChannel 5

  • Anita Bugg, VP of Content at WPLN

  • Ellen McPherson, longtime listener

  • Jehlin Hayes, college freshman and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle TN Tennessee Youth of the Year

  • Rachel Iacovone, WPLN digital editor

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