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This Is Nashville is a live one-hour daily show driven by community, for community. This flagship program of WPLN News will become your one-stop-shop for news in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, as we continue to show up each day.

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Recent Guests

Gordon Bonnyman
Staff attorney and founder of the Tennessee Justice Center
Tennessee Justice Center
Episode: Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Sarah Boden
Healthcare reporter
WPLN/Nashville Public Radio
Episode: Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Kelly Insana
Representative of the Tennessee Hospital Association
Tennessee Hospital Association
Episode: Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Jackie Shrago
Health insurance navigator
Marketplace navigation (Lentz Public Health Center)
Episode: Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Brooke Eden
Cow Gays member, singer
Cow Gays
Episode: An alternative soundtrack for America at 250
Adam Mac
Cow Gays member, performer
Cow Gays
Episode: An alternative soundtrack for America at 250
Lizzie No
Producer, Outlaws Almanac
Lizzie No (Outlaws Almanac)
Episode: An alternative soundtrack for America at 250
Kapali Long
Indigenous Native Hawaiian Americana country blues artist
Outlaws Almanac
Episode: An alternative soundtrack for America at 250
Tray Wellington
Banjo pro and folk/bluegrass artist
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Host

Blake Farmer
Host of This Is Nashville; provides in-depth coverage of Nashville news and public affairs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • So sad

    I am a Nashville native, and I used to value WPLN as a station to for relevant news. Unfortunately, in the past couple of years things have taken a hard turn. The recent “next age” series was so over the line that I don’t plan on listening anymore. So disappointing.

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    Kaitnash
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    Lived in Nashville for almost 7 years between graduate school and career. This podcast keeps me connected. It’s informative and fun. And holds the hard conversation with sincerity and integrity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TTH.2
    United States3 months ago
  • Tasha A. F. Lemley is the BEST!

    Podcast Addict
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    DJcontraption
    6 months ago
  • the best local podcast option

    BY FAR, this is the best local new/culture podcast. A great host and lots of diverse opinions that show you where Nashville stands as a whole.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Clever
    United Statesa year ago
  • Platforming freemasons lmao

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    birch
    2 years ago

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Some critics mention strong local pride and positive reception of community storytelling.
Audience notes the show provides diverse voices and practical context for city-facing topics.
Listeners appreciate detailed, grounded coverage of Nashville issues and local governance.

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#206
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#209
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Talking Points

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Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Q: What does it take to prove good cause or to appeal in time under the new rules?
Spokespersons describe that the new rules emphasize that, beyond certain extreme events, unsolicited claims that a notice was not received may not be sufficient to grant an untimely appeal, requiring documentation and sometimes hearings.
Healthcare Hollow: Uninsured in rural Tennessee
Q: But does it, I thought that TennCare had moved away from this being a real paper-driven process?
The host clarifies that while much of the process is online, notices are still mailed, and if those notices don't reach the right address, people can miss renewals, which complicates the Good Cause appeals.
Ask the Mayor, plus Curious Nashville asks why one local school still bears the name of a segregationist
Q: What is the rationale for investing in education within the current budget cycle?
The mayor describes targeted investments in schools, services, and safety as part of a multi-year plan, emphasizing that education is among the most important city investments and that funding decisions involve trade-offs with other priorities.
Taking cues from the black bear and other signal species
Q: How many bands on the armor of armadillos in our region typically have?
Nine-band armadillos are common in the region.
Taking cues from the black bear and other signal species
Q: How quickly does kudzu grow, and which option is correct?
The correct answer is one foot a day, illustrating kudzu's aggressive growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Nashville

What is This Is Nashville about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features Nashville-focused news, culture, and community stories with a strong emphasis on local government, public policy, and civic life. Across recent episodes, topics frequently center on Nashville-area governance, public safety, education, local history, and timely social issues, often framed through interviews with city officials, journalists, and community leaders. A standout pattern is the blend of policy analysis with personal narratives, offering listeners practical context for local events while highlighting regional connections to national conversations. Notable strengths include long-form, multi-voice conversations that illuminate how decisions at the city and state level shape everyday life, and a consistent focus ... more

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1. Gordon Bonnyman
2. Sarah Boden
3. Kelly Insana
4. Jackie Shrago
5. Brooke Eden
6. Adam Mac
7. Lizzie No
8. Kapali Long

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