4 times Tennessee’s early leaders behaved badly
Nobody's perfect. That's true even for people in public office. For as long as there have been politicians, there have been political scandals and controversies. And Tennessee is…
Knoxville will soon get a new Greyhound bus terminal after years without one
The new lease agreement comes four years after the original terminal in Old City closed down in 2022.
Tennessee early voting ends this weekend. What to know
Early voting in Tennessee’s primary election ends Saturday, and turnout is already on track to beat previous records for the number of people voting early in a midterm primary.…
ICE separated Nashville mom from infant daughter against its own rules, complaint alleges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a nursing mother from her Nashville home without a warrant, according to a complaint by immigrant advocates. ICE agents…
Tennessee among 5 states offering to accept nuclear waste
Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs. Tennessee, Louisiana,…
How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.
MNPS denies renewed application of four charter schools, citing financial strains on the district
The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on…
Nashville is an alt-country town right now
An engineer on Music Row once told a story of Keith Urban walking up and down the street, asking to play on any record that would have him. That’s how he cut his teeth. That…
NashVillager Podcast: Poll taxes, both overt and hidden
How does Tennessee still show echoes of the old poll tax? Plus, the local news for August 3, 2026.
Urban League convention comes to Nashville, focusing on civil rights and economic empowerment
The National Urban League Convention is in Nashville this week and offers free workshops that include legal advice, housing assistance, health screenings and school supplies.…
Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to fierce customer backlash. The company is based in Lebanon.
Doctors shouldn’t serve as executioners, Tennessee physicians say
Yet another group is calling for a death penalty moratorium after the failed execution of Tony Carruthers in May. This time, it’s doctors and nurses. They want the state to find a…
Blackburn demands dark money group take down AI attack ad
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is threatening legal action against a dark money group for running an attack ad against her using artificial intelligence. In the recent ad, the…
NashVillager Podcast: Oil, water and Tennessee coal
How does the Volunteer State compare when it comes to energy use and production? Plus, the local news for July 22, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Charlie Kirk fallout continues in Tennessee
Is it dangerous speech or an inconvenient opinion? Plus, the local news for July 31, 2026.
Traditional Appalachian ballads are reimagined in new audio drama, podcast series
A podcast series takes traditional Appalachian ballads about train wrecks and murder and transforms them into radio plays.
NashVillager Podcast: Learning the law
What was the first Midstate law school, and how did end up moving out of state? Plus, the local news for July 28, 2026.
No predictions, just urgency: Titans start camp looking for another reset
The Tennessee Titans are in no mood to make any predictions as training camp starts Wednesday. The Titans have another new coach in Robert Saleh and general manager Mike Borgonzi…
What Where When-sday: “Showmance, A Musical about a Musical” by The Theater Bug
The Theatre Bug is a nonprofit organization that does original plays and musicals with kids in kindergarten through 12th grade year-round. This week, the group presents its…