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Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day in Davidson County. Here’s what to expect. Plus, the local news for Nov. 5, 2024 and a glimpse inside the life of a poll worker. 

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

James K. Polk is the second U.S. president from Tennessee, and we’re celebrating his birthday. Plus, the local news for Nov. 4, 2024 and a look at President Biden’s influence on the TVA.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Hosts/producers: Tony Gonzalez & Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What was the dawn of Nashville’s electric age like?  

Nashville’s first electric company was founded on this day in 1881, but you can still see little glimpses of that early age of electricity today if you know where to look. Plus, the local news for Nov. 1, 2024 and the story of a disenfranchised voter who’s working to regain her right to vote. 

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio
Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez
Editor: Miriam Kramer
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What exactly is a special census?  

Some counties decide that they need a special census to recount their populations. That can bring new funding to the area, but it can also mean a logistical headache. Plus, the local news for October 31, 2024 and WNXP’s artist of the month: Kings of Leon. 

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez
Writer: Nina Cardona
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 

We pull back the curtain to explain how our newsroom functions and how we think about our coverage from day to day. Plus, the local news for Oct. 30, 2024, and an investigation into the ways children are affected by a state law meant to curb threats of mass violence in schools.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Host/producer: Nina Cardona 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 

Former Tennessee Senator Al Gore was accused by political opponents of claiming to have invented the Internet. We dig into the more complicated truth. Plus, the local news for Oct. 29, 2024 and a deep look at why Nashville’s theater community has to get creative to find rehearsal space.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The Medical Department of the University of Nashville opened 173 years ago today, and a lot has changed in that time. Plus, the local news for October 28, 2024 and a look at how technology is transforming the music industry in Nashville.   

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Hosts/producers: Catherine Sweeney & Tony Gonzalez 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 

For this special edition of the NashVillager Podcast, WPLN has collected a batch of stories all about the upcoming election. From national races to local issues, this episode will help voters across Middle Tennessee get informed ahead of the Nov. 5 election.  

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  
Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Reporters: Char Daston, Marianna Bacallao, Paige Pfleger 
Contributor: LaTonya Turner 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 

What built the company town?  

The DuPont company has taken on an outsized roll in one Davidson County community’s development and history. Plus, the local news for October 25, 2024 and the final installment of our ride along series. 

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Hosts: Nina Cardona & Tony Gonzalez
Producer: Tony Gonzalez
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What’s the best bike ride in Nashville?  

The Natchez Trace Parkway was completed in 2005, and today, it stands out as a popular biking spot for travelers in the Southeast. Plus, the local news for October 24, 2024 and a bus rider’s strong opinions on what can be better about transit in Nashville. 

Credits:
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Hosts/producers: Miriam Kramer & Tony Gonzalez
Editor: Tony Gonzalez
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP