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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 15h

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Flights in and out of BNA were reduced Tuesday amid a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
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Fights delayed at Nashville airport due to air traffic controller shortage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 2d

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

NashVillager Podcast: First Women's Bank

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 5d

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

NashVillager Podcast: The no-read lists

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

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 6d

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

NashVillager Podcast: Nashville needs more air traffic controllers

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.

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 8d

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

NashVillager Podcast: Fisk and Rosenwald Schools

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.

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

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

Sumner County Schools are set to recognize October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day. The decision to honor the late conservative media personality has garnered

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

As rural hospitals across the country brace for funding cuts and potential closures, one Tennessee facility is reopening its doors.
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Shuttered rural hospital reopens in Tennessee

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 9d

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

NashVillager Podcast: Nashville and Tennessee’s family feud

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 12d

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...

More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency

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

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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

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

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 12d

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

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

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Nina Cardona @ninacardonawpln.bsky.social · 12d

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

NashVillager Podcast: A waning trust in science

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

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 13d

A top adviser in the Nashville mayor’s office — former councilmember Bob Mendes — is leaving his role at the end of October.
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Prominent member of Nashville mayor’s office to step down

A top adviser in the Nashville mayor’s office is leaving his role. Former Metro Councilmember Bob Mendes has served as the city’s chief development

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WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio @wpln.bsky.social · 13d

What power does the FCC have over broadcast content?

A lot of it comes down to local stations and their licenses.

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NashVillager Podcast: FCC, explained

What power does the FCC have over broadcast content? Plus, the local news for September 25, 2025.

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

A Japanese medical device company is moving its engineering operations to Nashville and receiving state economic incentives.

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State incentives help draw Japanese medical device maker to Nashville

Nissha Medical Technologies announced it would be partnering with Vanderbilt to advance endoscopic devices.

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

A proposal to rename a Sumner County street in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is prompting intense pushback.

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Parents oppose renaming Sumner County school street after Charlie Kirk

A proposal to rename a Sumner County street in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted intense pushback.

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

65% of respondents said that colleges have a positive impact — with most Democrats and traditional Republicans sharing this view.

On the other hand, about two-thirds of MAGA voters believe that these schools are negatively impacting the country. wpln.org/post/poll-co...

Poll: Confidence in higher ed grows despite concerns about affordability and political bias

Most Americans believe that colleges and universities benefit society, but many are still concerned about affordability and political bias.

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

Can Middle Tennessee labs handle all the evidence and autopsies in our growing region?

In addition to highly publicized backlogs for testing sexual assault kits, a new report shows delays have grown for other types of evidence testing.

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NashVillager Podcast: More autopsies, more crime labs

Can Tennessee labs handle all the evidence and autopsies in a growing region? Plus, the local news for September 24, 2025.

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