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Start your weekday mornings with the NashVillager with host Nina Cardona. You get a dose of local Nashville news stories along with an exploration of history from WPLN, Nashville Public Radio.

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Recent Guests

Josh Gilligan
Nashville musician and WNXP Artist of the Month
Episode: October 30, 2026: Looking for the Old Louisville Demon Leaper and today's news headlines
Meredith Domenna
Director of Marketing and Programming at Hutton Hotel
Hutton Hotel
Episode: October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day
Rachel Potter
Broadway performer who originated the role of Wednesday Addams on Broadway
Episode: October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day
Margaret Buxton
Certified nurse midwife and vice president of clinical operations at Diana Health
Diana Health
Episode: October 26, 2026: 100 Oaks anniversary, local headlines and HealthQ
DeLon Canterbury
Pharmacist and CEO of Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Episode: Namesake: Silliman Evans
Jamie McGee
WPLN contributor covering criminal justice
WPLN
Episode: October 16, 2026: Political treason?
Colleen Willahan
Morning host of Symphony Hall on SiriusXM
Nashville Symphony / SiriusXM
Episode: October 9, 2026: From world’s fair to federal prison
Leonard Slatkin
Maestro, Symphony Music Director
Nashville Symphony
Episode: October 9, 2026: From world’s fair to federal prison
Emily Dryberg
Co-owner of Girl Crush Social House
Girl Crush Social House
Episode: October 7, 2026: Constitutional amendments on the November ballot

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Nina Cardona
Host of local weekday news and historical storytelling segments; anchor for Nashville-focused reporting.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • A Tennessee Treasure

    I’ve lived in Tennessee for 20+ years and Nina Cardona teaches me something new in nearly every episode of NashVillager. Thoughtful and timely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ibbykb
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I’m so glad you all do this. I listen every morning as I’m getting ready and heading to the office. Much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eapatton_tn
    United States7 months ago
  • A caring view of our city

    This daily podcast is my companion on my lunchtime walk. Nina shows a deep knowledge of Nashville and a curiosity about the “why” of our local world. I can’t imagine for a better source of local news that I trust more than this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nashville Local Deep State
    United Statesa year ago
  • So impressed

    I can’t believe I just started listening. I learned something every day and get caught up on all the news. I need living here in Nashville.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flakebarmer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love love love

    I love this podcast so much. I listen every day. Love how she weaves historical events into current event events, making them even more relevant. Also really enjoy listening to what/where Wednesday and knowing what’s happening all over the city. Definitely a great podcast to listen to in order to have your pulse on what’s happening in Nashville!

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    Lady Doc Green
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the trusted local reporting and the way history contextualizes current events.
The host weaves local culture and politics into digestible daily updates, making the city feel more navigable.
Markets Nashville-focused, history-rich storytelling is highly engaging and informative.

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October 30, 2026: Looking for the Old Louisville Demon Leaper and today's news headlines
Q: Have you ever heard of the Old Louisville Demon Leaper?
A local tour guest says it leaped from building to building and terrorized people.
October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day
Q: What should the audiences expect?
Domenna says the experience is interactive from arrival, with an Addams Family-inspired entry, pop-up bar, roving characters, and a themed photo booth.
October 28, 2026: Latest Nashville headlines, plus What Where Whens-day
Q: Your Broadway debut was portraying Wednesday, and you've done many things since then. Why return to that particular character and portrayal?
Potter says she produces concerts at the Hutton Hotel and wanted a fun Halloween event, so she invited the composer and lyricist and former castmates to create a concert version.
October 26, 2026: 100 Oaks anniversary, local headlines and HealthQ
Q: If patients can only remember one thing to ask, what would that be?
Buxton recommends asking whether they can pause or do nothing for the moment. She says making room for patients and families to think can help them feel they own and participate in the decision.
October 26, 2026: 100 Oaks anniversary, local headlines and HealthQ
Q: In birthing classes, you teach people an acronym to help them ask questions in a medical setting. Walk us through that.
Buxton describes BRAIN: ask about benefits and risks, alternatives, and intuition, then consider what happens if the patient waits or does nothing. The framework helps patients talk through a decision with their provider.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NashVillager

What is NashVillager about and what kind of topics does it cover?

NashVillager blends weekday Nashville news with historical context and local storytelling. Episodes weave current events with deep dives into Tennessee and city history, often featuring on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary from Nashville Public Radio and WPLN News. The show stands out for its ability to connect contemporary Nashville developments to broader cultural and historical narratives, offering listeners context-rich, locally focused storytelling that informs and engages. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the mix of daily updates, long-form history segments, and guest perspectives that illuminate how past and present shape the city.

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1. This Is Nashville
2. Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life
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NashVillager launched 3 years ago and published 673 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on NashVillager include:

1. Josh Gilligan
2. Meredith Domenna
3. Rachel Potter
4. Margaret Buxton
5. DeLon Canterbury
6. Jamie McGee
7. Colleen Willahan
8. Leonard Slatkin

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