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Powerful blast at a Tennessee military explosives plant rattles homes miles away

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 22h

BREAKING: Powerful blast at a Tennessee military explosives plant rattles homes
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A powerful blast ripped through a military explosives manufacturing plant in Hickman County on Friday morning, rattling homes miles away and bringing emergency responders to the scene, authorities and...

For Sewanee students, the Perimeter Trail is more than a hike. It’s a tradition

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For Sewanee students, the Perimeter Trail is more than a hike. It’s a tradition.
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Every year, before graduating, seniors at Sewanee: The University of the South try to hike the entirety of the 20-mile trail that encompasses the school.

Vanderbilt professors recommend against signing Trump higher ed compact

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 1d

Vanderbilt is one of the colleges sent Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. Those who agree get preferential access to student loans, research funding and approval of student visas.

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Professors at Vanderbilt University have recommended against an agreement calling for the university to comply with directives from the Trump

Audio storytelling is distinctive in its ability to capture the emotion in the voices of people impacted by worldwide issues. WPLN reporter Rose Gilbert accomplishes that in her podcast The

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Rose Gilbert @rosegilbert.bsky.social · 1d

Such an honor! My podcast for @wpln.bsky.social, “The Country in Our Hearts,” has been awarded “Best Audio Storytelling.”

Thank you to @nashvillescene.com and, as always, to all the people who shared their time and stories with me ❤️

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Best Audio Storytelling

www.nashvillescene.com

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 1d

Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves students with disabilities behind.
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Critics of Tennessee's school voucher program worry that it leaves kids with disabilities behind

Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves

Report finds Tennessee cities failing to address the root causes of gun violence, compounded by federal cuts

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 2d

Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga have some of the highest rates of gun violence in the nation, but the cities are not tackling the underlying causes, according to a new report. wpln.org/post/tenness...

Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga have some of the highest rates of gun violence in the nation.

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 3d

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election to replace U.S. Congressman Mark Green.

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Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Fights delayed at Nashville airport due to air traffic controller shortage

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 3d

Flights in and out of BNA were reduced Tuesday amid a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
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Flights in and out of BNA were reduced Tuesday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.

East Nashville church hosts live music event to raise food donations for school kids in need

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 3d

Each year, St. John’s Lutheran Church in East Nashville opens its doors to local musicians who want to give back to kids facing food insecurity.

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Each year, a church in East Nashville opens its doors to local musicians who want to give back to kids facing food insecurity.

What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary

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Here's everything you need to know before heading to the polls tomorrow for TN's special congressional election. wpln.org/post/what-to...

Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green.

NashVillager Podcast: First Women's Bank

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 5d

There aren't many women in banking leadership, but our local history includes one early, groundbreaking exception wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

Why are there so few female CEOs in the banking world? Plus, the local news for Oct. 6, 2025.

NashVillager Podcast: The no-read lists

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 8d

Book bans are becoming more and more normalized, and Tennessee is one of the top states for pulling titles from the shelves wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

xxxxx? Plus, the local news for Oct 3, 2025.

Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 8d

The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four more executions, even as questions linger about a lethal injection in August.

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The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four more executions, even as questions linger about a lethal injection in August. The executions are scheduled

NashVillager Podcast: Nashville needs more air traffic controllers

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 9d

Near misses at Nashville's airport are a prime example of why we need more air traffic controllers, but the work conditions make it a job not many people want to do. wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

Who wouldn’t want to work a stressful job where lives are on the line, but you don’t get to have a life of your own? Plus, the local news for October 2, 2025.

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 9d

Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners. @mariannabac.bsky.social reports: wpln.org/post/dark-mo...

Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.

NashVillager Podcast: Fisk and Rosenwald Schools

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 11d

Fisk University is, itself, an important part of Black history. And now it's preserving and sharing the history of the Rosenwald Schools, which educated a significant percentage of the South's Black population in the Jim Crow era. wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

How is Fisk University preserving the history of a Jim Crow-era educational program for Black students? Plus, the local news for September 30, 2025.

Charlie Kirk ripple effects continue in Sumner County as school board creates a memorial day

WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 11d

Sumner County Schools are set to recognize October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day. The move comes shortly after another controversial proposal to rename a school street in the area after Kirk.
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Sumner County Schools are set to recognize October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day. The decision to honor the late conservative media personality has garnered

Shuttered rural hospital reopens in Tennessee

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 11d

As rural hospitals across the country brace for funding cuts and potential closures, one Tennessee facility is reopening its doors.
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As rural hospitals across the country brace for funding cuts and potential closures, one Tennessee facility is reopening its doors. The Perry County

NashVillager Podcast: Nashville and Tennessee’s family feud

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 12d

Nashville and the state of Tennessee used to have a productive partnership, but things look far less cooperative these days wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

Can Music City and the Volunteer State cooperate again? Plus, the local news for September 29, 2025.

Predators trying to bounce back after last season's expensive flop

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The Nashville Predators spent big a year ago — then flopped.

They're hoping it’s different this time around.

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The Nashville Predators are looking to bounce back after a big flop last season. The Predators were a Stanley Cup favorite after signing big names like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault only to...

More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 14d

The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more transparency. wpln.org/post/more-te...

The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more

Theaters are showing more movies with captions on the screen. Will the trend grow?

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 14d

Nashville movies have become more accessible in recent months. Regal and the Belcourt Theatre have recently started to offer films with captions on the screen — called “open captioning” — of all their films. wpln.org/post/theater...

Nashville movies have become more accessible in recent months. Regal and the Belcourt Theatre have recently started to offer films with captions on the

Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 14d

New details today on the federal law enforcement heading into Memphis. Gov. Bill Lee says 13 federal agencies and state troopers will be involved.

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says an influx of additional federal law enforcement agents will focus on crime in Memphis starting next week.

NashVillager Podcast: A waning trust in science

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 15d

When you aren't a scientist yourself, believing the results involves extending a certain amount of trust that the folks doing the research know what they're talking about. What happens when people aren't willing to do that? wpln.org/post/nashvil... @wpln.bsky.social

Who do you believe will steer you straight on matters of health, safety and the environment? Plus, the local news for September 26, 2025.