NashVillager

As voters go to the polls, a look at the nuts and bolts of Tennessee elections. Plus the local news for November 3, 2026 and a raw milk workaround that crosses state lines.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

With three women on the ballot, it’s very likely Tennessee will elect its first female governor today. The road to this day was paved by other boundary-busting women. Plus the local news for November 2, 2026 and the campaign for one of Tennessee’s most dramatically redrawn Congressional districts.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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, Josh Gilligan is WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month, and the extended local newscast for Oct. 30, 2026

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.

Host/producer: Justin Barney

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.
Host/producer: Justin Barney
Editor: LaTonya Turner
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 events.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio.
Host/producer: Justin Barney
Editor: LaTonya Turner
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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/producer: Justin Barney

Editor: LaTonya Turner

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/producer: Blake Farmer

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

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 School.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 public garden and namesake of the Cora Howe School.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 Criminal Justice Building.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 bridge.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 for October 16, 2026 and the constitutional amendments on the ballot.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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, 2026 and Murfreesboro’s fight over Flock cameras.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 Fanjoy

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 art of asking for a second opinion.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 assessing what’s going on with the Nashville Symphony.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 very tricky position. Plus the local news for October 8, 2026.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 edition of What Where Whens-day.

Credits:

This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: LaTonya Turner

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP