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It’s not just a one-year budget crisis. Federal support for public media may be a thing of the past. And it’s hardly just @WPLN at risk. Leaders of public media outlets in Middle Tennessee (@WMOT_RootsRadio and @nashvillepbs) will be in the studio talking about
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Should we dam the Duck River? A group of Tennesseans wants to re-start a dam project, but conservationists say it could have ill effects for people and habitats along the Duck River. wpln.org/post/nashvilla…
THIS JUST IN: Nashville Public Radio has surpassed its $400,000 emergency fundraising goal. Thank you! This organization will still have to address a lost funding source moving forward, and you can still show support: WPLN.org/give.
Instead of federal funding, it will be community support that sustains Nashville Public Radio. WPLN and WNXP need to raise another $20,000 today. This community has rallied this week — and you can help fill the funding gap at WPLN.org.
Instead of federal funding, it will be community support that sustains Nashville Public Radio. WPLN and WNXP need to raise another $20,000 today. This community has rallied this week — and you can help fill the funding gap at WPLN.org.

As rent in Nashville increases exponentially, affected tenants rush to court to contest their eviction notices. The Eviction Right to Counsel is a group of local advocates who collaborate to provide legal services for tenants in need.
The intense debate over Tennessee's next execution is not over. A judge has become frustrated by the state's attorneys — and another appeal is underway. wpln.org/post/tdoc-push…
Why did UT drop out of a scholarship program for Chinese students? Some Tennessee politicians have strong words about China and that nation’s influence. But are all of their concerns well-founded? wpln.org/post/nashvilla…
The current funding crisis isn’t the first political hurricane to threaten public broadcasting, but this one truly made landfall. Plus, the local news for July 22, and exploring the idea of a privatized TVA. wpln.org/post/nashvilla…
Safety reviews have pushed back the re-opening of Nashville’s Main Library. It had been scheduled to open again on July 29. wpln.org/post/nashville…
Nashville has stood on the banks of the Cumberland river for about 250 years. But another city stood here for far longer, in the era before European settlers came to Middle Tennessee. wpln.org/post/nashvilla…
Nashville will see more ICE agents, says DHS Secretary Kristi Noemi. During a visit to Nashville, she also said it isn’t up to her if ICE deports Kilmar Abrego Garcia for a second time while he’s awaiting trial in Tennessee. wpln.org/post/nashville…
Last night, Congress voted to clawback funds for public media. Support WPLN now at wpln.org/give

Tennessee’s next execution is raising fears about the death becoming torturous. At issue in a court case is a heart device that could attempt to revive Byron Black during lethal injection. wpln.org/post/a-heart-i…
This week's “Good Trouble” rallies are inspired by by the late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis. Nashville played a key role in his legacy of non-violent collective action. wpln.org/post/good-trou…
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Once a month we open the phone lines for Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell to answer your questions and hear your concerns. Today is the day! Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation.. This is Nashville is sponsored by @MusicCityPrep.
What made Opryland in Nashville different from other theme parks? wpln.org/post/nashvilla…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, will remain in jail for at least another week over fears that releasing him could trigger a second deportation. A Nashville judge is expected to rule soon on what's next for Abrego Garcia. wpln.org/post/abrego-ga…