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With 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 local news for November 2, 2026 and the campaign for one of Tennessee’s most dramatically redrawn Congressional districts. 

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

On 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 Gilligan is WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month, and the extended local newscast for Oct. 30, 2026

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Host/producer: Justin Barney

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

On 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.

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Host/producer: Justin Barney
Editor: LaTonya Turner
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The 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.

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Host/producer: Justin Barney
Editor: LaTonya Turner
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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: Justin Barney 

Editor: LaTonya Turner 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

When 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 asking for a second opinion.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

This 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 what’s going on with the Nashville Symphony.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Two 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 position. Plus the local news for October 8, 2026.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

There 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 of What Where Whens-day.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Having 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.

Rugby 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.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Midsize 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.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

New 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

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Answering 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.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

We live in divided times. So did our ancestors. Plus the local news from September 29, 2026 and the search for Elm Hill.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

The 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.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Today’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

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

The 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 Artist of the Month Medium Build. 

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona 

Editor: LaTonya Turner 

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

This 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.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

We 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 Nashville cinema history.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

The 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

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Two 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 news for September 18, 2026 and a home for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Over 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 17, 2026 and  and following up with families impacted by ICE arrests in Memphis.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

Is 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 week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

The 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 umbrella.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

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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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

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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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

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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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

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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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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

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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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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