NashVillager

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.

Host/producer: Blake Farmer

Editor: Tony Gonzalez 

This 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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This 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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This 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 garden and namesake of the Cora Howe School.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This 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 Justice Building.  

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

This 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. 

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Political 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 16, 2026 and the constitutional amendments on the ballot.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Mail 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 Murfreesboro’s fight over Flock cameras.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Early 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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Today, 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

Credits: 

This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP