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wpln.orgDowntown Nashville generates a big tax surplus. The mayor hopes to nudge the group deciding how to spend it.A nine-member board that state lawmakers created earlier this year is now deciding what to do with millions of tax dollars from downtown Nashville.

Downtown Nashville generates a big tax surplus. The mayor hopes to nudge the group deciding how to spend it. wpln.org/post/downtow...

wpln.orgNashville SC clinches trophy, No. 1 seed in MLS PlayoffsWith three games left this season, Nashville SC has already nabbed the award for best regular season record.

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Nashville SC clinches trophy, No. 1 seed in MLS Playoffs wpln.org/post/nashvil...

wpln.orgAmid financial turmoil, whiskey maker Uncle Nearest seeks a buyerIf you’ve always dreamed of owning an acclaimed Tennessee whiskey company, now might be the time to snap off a deal. Uncle Nearest — the brand named for

Amid financial turmoil, whiskey maker Uncle Nearest seeks a buyer wpln.org/post/amid-fi...

wpln.orgFaith leaders urge voter turnout in Bordeaux and Edgehill neighborhoodsFaith leaders in Nashville are working to increase voter turnout for the midterm elections. Members of Nashville Organized for Action and Hope - an

Stepping out on faith: church and community leaders march to urge voter turnout in Bordeaux and Edgehill neighborhoods. wpln.org/post/faith-l...

wpln.orgTennessee joins 'Bird City' network to conserve species, habitat“This really just gives you an on-the-ground, local-based grassroots opportunity to start to make a difference and conserve birds in their habitats,” a state bird conservation coordinator said.

Tennessee joins ‘Bird City’ network to conserve species, habitat wpln.org/post/tenness...

wpln.orgNDOT will ban right turns on red lights at these Nashville intersectionsThe Department plans to study more intersections for potential changes in the coming months.

NDOT will ban right turns on red lights at these Nashville intersections wpln.org/post/ndot-wi...

wpln.orgFears over ballot switches spread every election. Here’s what Nashville is doing about itDemocratic voters have reported problems with Nashville’s voting machines. When they select the Democratic candidate for governor, Jerri Green, the

Fears over ballot switches spread every election. Here’s what Nashville is doing about it wpln.org/post/fears-o...

wpln.orgTennessee paid $1 million for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executionsSeveral new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to

Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions wpln.org/post/tenness...

wpln.orgThe Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie aheadThe Boring Company drilled near the Music City Center this week, suggesting the company has completed up to a tenth of its route between downtown and the airport. But trickier terrain lies ahead as th...

The Boring Company is digging under Music City Center. Greater sinkhole, pollution risks lie ahead wpln.org/post/the-bor...

wpln.orgAt Tennessee District 5 forum, Hatcher rescinds debate promiseHatcher told reporters he’s “satisfied” with candidate forums, in which he and Molder cannot address each other or respond to the other’s answers.

Tennessee District 5 candidates shared the stage but won't debate wpln.org/post/at-tenn...

wpln.orgThe late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voiceJohn Anderson began to score hits in the early 1980s by embracing his thrilling idiosyncrasies as a singer. He has died at age 71.

The late Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson was a singular voice wpln.org/post/the-lat...

wpln.orgThe legal and political implications of Blackburn's 'Not Like Us' AI videoBlackburn herself has championed anti-AI legislation to safeguard the intellectual property of songwriters.

The legal and political implications of Blackburn’s ‘Not Like Us’ AI video wpln.org/post/the-leg...

wpln.orgAt Michelin Guide's Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honorThe Michelin Guide has updated its recommendations. Here are the Nashville restaurants honored.

At Michelin Guide’s Nashville ceremony, a local Mexican restaurant earns a new honor wpln.org/post/at-mich...

wpln.orgWhen the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darknessAround campfires in Dickson County people tell passed-down tales of two local cryptids — one a werewolf and the other the White Bluff Screamer.

When the White Bluff Screamer and a werewolf preyed in the Tennessee darkness wpln.org/post/when-th...

wpln.orgAfter Christa Pike's failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try againA new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt.

After Christa Pike’s failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again wpln.org/post/after-c...

wpln.orgTennessee's next governor might not break 50% as independent gains tractionTwo conflicting polls agree on one thing: an independent candidate is making an impact in this race.

Tennessee’s next governor might not break 50% as independent gains traction wpln.org/post/tenness...

wpln.orgBlackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmlandWhile the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.

Blackburn promotes coal, nuclear while Green vows to protect rivers, forest and farmland wpln.org/post/blackbu...

wpln.orgNashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so farThe number of Nashvillians casting a ballot on the first day of early voting has risen nearly 1400% compared to the last midterm election in 2022.

Nashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so far wpln.org/post/nashvil...

wpln.org911 recordings show why ambulance was delayed after Pike's failed executionAfter the second round of lethal drugs failed to kill Christa Pike, she lay on a gurney for an hour an a half before an ambulance took her to a hospital. Newly released recordings from Nashville's eme...

911 recordings show why ambulance was delayed after Pike’s failed execution wpln.org/post/911-rec...

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wpln.orgTrump makes rare Tennessee appearance ahead of early votingPresident Donald Trump hosted a rare midterm rally in Tennessee, a state the president won by nearly 30 points in 2024. Trump hosted the rally in U.S.

President Trump made a rare appearance in Tennessee ahead of early voting. What his rally can tell us about the midterm election: wpln.org/post/trump-m...

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President Trump says he’s stumping in Tennessee to “reward” a state he won by double digits in 2024.

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President Trump floats renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself at today’s rally in Tennessee.

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Trump touts 12,000 “career criminals” deported from Memphis under the Memphis Safe Task Force. He says Gov. Bill Lee and Memphis Mayor Paul Young asked for Trump to deploy the national guard to the city.

wpln.orgTennessee became the face of the nation's deadliest 21st century explosion one year agoThe nation’s deadliest explosion this century occurred in Tennessee one year ago when an explosion at a munitions plant killed 16 people. One year on,

Tennessee became the face of the nation’s deadliest 21st century explosion one year ago wpln.org/post/tenness...

wpln.orgA community conversation on the death penalty and the botched execution of Christa PikeOne week ago, Tennessee tried to carry out the execution of Christa Pike. The execution did not go as planned. Pike survived the lethal injection, making her case an unprecedented moment in the histor...

LISTEN: A community conversation on the death penalty and the botched execution of Christa Pike wpln.org/post/episode...

wpln.orgChrista Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys sayLawyers for Christa Pike say the Tennessee woman has begun walking and eating again at a hospital, a week after surviving the state's attempt to execute her with lethal drugs.

Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt, her attorneys say wpln.org/post/live-up...

wpln.orgThe Boring Co. prepares new tunneling site for Music City LoopElon Musk's company aims to have four tunnel-digging machines working under Nashville by the end of the year.

The Boring Co. prepares new tunneling site for Music City Loop wpln.org/post/the-bor...

wpln.orgMan with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police sayPolice say a man armed with a pistol and a knife was fatally shot by a security officer inside the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee. A spokesperson for Metro Nashville Police says the man in...

Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say wpln.org/post/man-wit...

wpln.orgTropical Storm Isaias will impact Tennessee. Here’s the latest forecastThe first hurricane of the Atlantic season could stir up two severe weather threats in Middle Tennessee this weekend. Tropical Storm Isaias formed this

Tropical Storm Isaias will impact Tennessee. Here’s the latest forecast wpln.org/post/tropica...

wpln.orgJudge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preservedA week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."

Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved wpln.org/post/judge-o...

wpln.orgNashville's sheriff Daron Hall retiring after 24 yearsAfter 24 years as Davidson County Sheriff, Daron Hall will be retiring just a few months into his historic seventh term. Hall has spent 35 years in public

Nashville’s sheriff Daron Hall retiring after 24 years wpln.org/post/nashvil...

wpln.orgFormer HBCU students file lawsuit over underfunding by states, including TennesseeFormer students of HBCUs have filed the first of several lawsuits against states for underfunding these schools by billions of dollars. Tennessee is one

Former HBCU students file lawsuit over underfunding by states, including Tennessee wpln.org/post/former-...

wpln.orgGM plans to produce cheaper long-range EV batteries in TennesseeUltium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, is transforming its Spring Hill factory to produce a new type of battery for electric vehicles.

GM plans to produce cheaper long-range EV batteries in Tennessee wpln.org/post/gm-plan...

GM plans to produce cheaper long-range EV batteries in Tennessee wpln.org/post/gm-plan...

wpln.orgChrista Pike conscious and able to speak after failed executionChrista Pike has regained consciousness and is able to speak, according to an update from her legal team on Tuesday afternoon. The update is the first

Christa Pike conscious and able to speak after failed execution wpln.org/post/christa...

wpln.orgWhat happened during Christa Pike's failed executionWPLN's Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.

What happened during Christa Pike’s failed execution — from WPLN's media witness wpln.org/post/what-ha...

wpln.orgBefore saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefitsDirect-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there are financial, physical and psychological risks to all medical tests — a...

Before saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefits wpln.org/post/medical...

wpln.orgThe Nashville Symphony's season is back on after $10M 'lifeline' from OracleThe tech giant Oracle announced it will partner with the Nashville Symphony while it finds its financial footing.

Nashville Symphony’s season back with $10M ‘lifeline’ from Oracle wpln.org/post/the-nas...

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wpln.orgAs Blackburn refuses to debate, Tennessee Democrat Jerri Green holds empty podium forumIt was standing-room only in the ballroom of a Brentwood hotel as hundreds of people packed in to see Democratic Memphis City Council member Jerri Green

“This is a job interview. I’m just the only one showing up for it:” Democrat Jerri Green is hosting a series of empty podium town halls across Tennessee as U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn refuses to debate other candidates for governor. wpln.org/post/as-blac...

wpln.orgRegistered to vote? Tennessee’s deadline is hereNovember's election will decide the state's next governor. Also on the ballot are several constitutional amendments — and it's the first general election since the state's congressional districts were...

Registered to vote? Tennessee’s deadline is here wpln.org/post/registe...

wpln.orgHenry Rollins to open two-day punk and hardcore exhibit in NashvilleA few years ago, music legend Henry Rollins moved from Los Angeles to Nashville. He said that it was to work on some kind of visual display of his

Henry Rollins to open two-day punk and hardcore exhibit in Nashville wpln.org/post/henry-r...

wpln.orgTennessee again taps former U.S. Attorney to review execution protocolGov. Bill Lee is again tapping former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to lead an investigation into Tennessee’s execution protocols. Lee called for the

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to lead an investigation into Tennessee’s execution protocols. wpln.org/post/tenness...

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