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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

October 2, 2026: Independent football

Midsize private school football teams are parting ways with the TSSAA. Plus the local news for October 2, 2026 and banjo hall of famer Ned Luberecki.   Credits:  This

October 1, 2026: Fighting over Lower Broad (and Pigeon Forge, and...)

New rules for areas with lots of tourists are making both big and small cities upset. Plus the local news for October 1, 2026 and the ethics of lethal injection   Credi

September 30, 2026: The state of the station

Answering a question that’s been asked a lot over the last year or so. Plus the local news for September 30, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day.   Cre

September 29, 2026: A mess of an election

We live in divided times. So did our ancestors. Plus the local news from September 29, 2026 and the search for Elm Hill.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville

September 28, 2026: The Nashville Symphony’s new financial crisis

The Nashville Symphony has a major revenue problem again. Plus the local news for September 28, 2026 and Christa Pike’s spiritual advisor anticipates her execution day.

September 25, 2026: 9 to 5 Day

Today’s a day to wear pink and sparkles, spread joy and kindness, give kids a leg up, and look out for your neighbors. Plus the local news for September 25, 2026 and Joy

September 24, 2026: Finger lickin’ franchises

The Colonel turned his business over to Jack Massey, and Massey made it huge. Then he did the same in the medical world. Plus the local news for September 24, 2026 and Na

September 23, 2026: Telling 2276 what our era of Tennessee is about

This summer was a banner year for time capsules, both unearthing and burying them. Plus the local news for September 23, 2026 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-

September 22, 2026: The most biodiverse river on the continent

We say the Duck is ecologically important, but what does that really mean? Plus the local news for September 22, 2026 and Curious Nashville on what happened to a piece of

September 21, 2026: Coyness Ennix and the foundations of the Civil Rights gains

The work of pushing for equity started long before marches and sit ins became the drivers of change. Plus the local news for September 21, 2026 and comic Pooja Reddy  

September 18, 2026: Tennessee has long had women’s basketball vibes

Two Tennessee teams played an important role in developing women’s basketball as a serious sport. Now, a development league has announced a pro team for Nashville. Plus t

September 17, 2026: Get out the vote

Over the last decades, the percentage of Tennesseans who vote has declined, and there are big disparities in turnout between different demographic groups. Plus the local

September 16, 2026: AI’s inscrutable future

Is AI coming for our jobs? Past technological revolutions suggest it may be too soon to know what the actual impact will be. Plus the local news for September 16, 2026 an

September 15, 2026: Roy Acuff

The Opry’s first big solo singing star was also a leader on the business side of Music Row. Plus the local news for September 15, 2026 and who fits under Americana music’

September 14, 2026: Airport evolutions

Even if it’s called Dolly Parton International, Nashville’s airport will still be BNA. It’s a mixed nomenclature that hints at a long history. Plus the local news for Sep