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Every time a listener sends me a kind note about my last name, my inner middle schooler is further healed

Vanderbilt alumni Lily Williams has won an Olympic gold medal, making her the first female graduate of the school to do so. She cycled to classes and summer internships, including one at WPLN, but didn't competitively cycle until five years before Tokyo. wpln.org/post/your-cura…

For the last year I’ve investigated how Tennessee handles the most dangerous domestic violence cases: those involving guns. I found justice varies depending on where you live — and that’s especially true in rural areas. My latest for ProPublica + WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio: propublica.org/article/tennes…

In rural Tennessee, victims of domestic violence face unique challenges to getting help from the justice system. But @paigepfleger reports for ProPublica and WPLN: In one county, law enforcement and city officials have come together to fill the gaps. wpln.org/post/in-rural-…

Tennessee's justice system can be hard to navigate for domestic violence victims — especially when the violence is escalating and time is of the essence. In recognition of that, WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio has compiled this resource guide: wpln.org/post/resource-…

What does grief sound like? Quiet, contemplative, explosive, or raucous? At a Middle Tennessee camp held last weekend by Alive Hospice, the answer was all of the above. WPLN’s Lexi Marshall takes us to Camp Forget-Me-Not. wpln.org/post/this-tenn…

From Nashville to Erbil: Two cities, three generations, and 50 years of shared history will be covered by WPLN reporter Rose Gilbert, who heads to the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan in two weeks. Find her first dispatch and more about the project here: wpln.org/post/heading-f…

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An HBO show about reporters but rather than fancy hotshots, they’re local journos struggling to find wifi outside of a Starbucks or fast food joint while on deadline

As one of the year's biggest travel weekends kicks off, over 100 rideshare drivers are refusing to take fares at Nashville's airport. WPLN's Rose Gilbert says members of the new Tennessee Drivers Union are on strike for better pay and better conditions. wpln.org/post/rideshare…

Silent Book Club has gotten so big in the last couple months that Marquis Munson and I decided it was about time to talk with the local chapter's founder. Hear that convo in this week's What Where When-sday on WNXP Nashville and WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio: wnxp.org/what-where-whe…

Hispanic Heritage Month begins this Sunday (yes, that far into September). If you’re wondering why — and looking for ways to celebrate — Marquis Munson and I have got you covered in this week’s What Where When-sday on WNXP Nashville and WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio. wnxp.org/what-where-whe…

It’s great to have a tour guide and food expert in the building with you because you get cool stuff like this ⬇️

We're talking about Hispanic Heritage Month on today's What Where When-sday! This week's Nashville events include PeterCatRecordingCo., Built to Spill, I D L E S, M and Brigitte Calls Me Baby. More here: wnxp.org/what-where-whe…

There’s a major decision looming for Nashville voters this November: the city’s $3.1 billion transit referendum. WPLN Metro reporter Cynthia Abrams wants to know what questions you have about it before you cast your ballot. So ask away at WPLN.org/transit.

The New York Times’ much-anticipated, annual restaurant list dropped today. And of the 50 featured spots from across the country, WPLN's resident foodie Rachel Iacovone reports two Tennessee eateries made the cut. wpln.org/post/two-nashv…

A state investigation has found that the Nashville District Attorney’s Office secretly recorded criminal defense attorneys, office employees and visitors. But WPLN's Marianna Bacallao says TN's attorney general will not be prosecuting Glenn Funk or his office. wpln.org/post/nashville…