Even 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 14, 2026 and checking in on Nashville’s lawsuits with the federal government.

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Memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, and one beautiful memory from that fateful day. Plus the local news for September 11th, 2026 and singer Summer Joy. 

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Tennessee 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.

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Nashville 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 9, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day

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One 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, 2026 and musician Michael Passons reclaims an old hit for a new era of his life and career.

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It’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.

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Maintaining 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 3, 2026 and the opening of 9 to 5: The Musical that coincided with Dolly’s death.

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56 years ago, a conservative Transportation Secretary said the nation needed to prioritize transit over highways. Now, we’re simultaneously expanding transit and the interstate in Nashville. Plus the local news for September 2, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.

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Tennessee 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 September 1, 2026 and Asian carp.

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Middle Tennessee got a lasting infusion of a different cultural flavor when a devastating storm sent people running here from the Southern coastline. Plus the local news for August 31, 2026 and data center noise.

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