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October 30, 2026: Looking for the Old Louisville Demon Leaper and today's news headlines

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, J

October 29, 2026: Two cryptid tales and today's local headlines

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. Credits:  This is a

October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day

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 event

October 27, 2026: When Clarksville’s airport opened, local headlines, and a cryptid story

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News.    Credits:   This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  Hos

October 26, 2026: 100 Oaks anniversary, local headlines and HealthQ

The NashVillager Podcast shares the latest extended local newscast from the journalists at WPLN News. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/

Namesake: Jere Baxter

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 Sch

Namesake: Edward Gaylord

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.

Namesake: Cora Howe

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 publ

Namesake: Adolpho Birch

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 Crimina

Namesake: Silliman Evans

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 bri

October 16, 2026: Political treason?

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 fo

October 15, 2026: Mail service

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, 202

October 14, 2026: Midterms in a supermajority state

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.  

October 13, 2026: Food dye, the legality of caffeine, and barrels of Coca-Cola

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 F

October 12, 2026: Tennessee, death penalty test case

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 a

October 9, 2026: From world’s fair to federal prison

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 a

October 8, 2026: What now?

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 ver

October 7, 2026: Constitutional amendments on the November ballot

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

October 6, 2026: The Nashville Symphony’s value proposition

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.

October 5, 2026: Utopian Tennessee

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