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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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The midterm election is behind us. Are the results in Tennessee a fluke or does the state have a political future that might look a little less red?

Now that we’ve had a day to digest the midterm results – both nationally and here in Tennessee – Hol... more

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Headliners: Connie Casha, newly-elected Democratic state representative from Rutherford County, and Congressman-elect Charlie Hatcher join us to talk about last night's results their plans for legislating in the new year. Plus, Marianna Bacallao, WPL... more

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A growing number of us are running through the woods.

Music City plays host to the U.S. Trail Running Conference this week, so we’re seeing how this growth trend is working in Tennessee. Despite being easy to learn, the culture has not always been w... more

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On the eve of Election Day, we spend a moment looking at political polarization and the nonpartisan advocates trying to draw us back to the center. We’re joined by attorney Chloe Akers and Dr. Ming Wang. We’ll also have a live update from Tennessee S... more

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Recent Guests

Jewly Hight
WPLN music reporter and ultrarunner
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Lauren Beihoffer
Running coach with Misfit Mountain Athletics and former Vanderbilt biochemist
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Yolanda Lopez Haugabook
Founder of Sin Miedo, the Southeast's first BIPOC trail running group
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Episode: Trail running in the Tennessee hills
Ryan Jolley
Legally blind runner and accessibility coordinator for Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee State Parks
Episode: Trail running in the Tennessee hills
Chloe Akers
Attorney and founder of The Best of Tennessee
The Best of Tennessee
Episode: Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
Ming Wang
Ophthalmologist and Common Ground Network advocate
Common Ground Network
Episode: Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
John Spragens
Attorney and organizer with Nashville Guardians of Democracy
Nashville Guardians of Democracy
Episode: Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
Timothy Hughes
President of the NAACP Nashville Branch
NAACP Nashville Branch
Episode: Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
Tre Hargett
Tennessee Secretary of State who oversees elections
Tennessee Secretary of State
Episode: Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens

Host

Blake Farmer
Host of This Is Nashville; long-standing Nashville Public Radio journalist with a focus on local governance and community stories

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 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 States6 months 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.

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    TTH.2
    United States8 months ago
  • Tasha A. F. Lemley is the BEST!

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    DJcontraption
    a year 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.

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From the Bell Witch to El Día de los Muertos: Tennessee’s Impressive Collection of Haunts
Q: What is the story behind La Katrina?
Vázquez explains that José Guadalupe Posada created a skeleton figure to criticize Mexicans' adoption of European styles, and Diego Rivera later dressed the figure elegantly and popularized the name La Catrina.
From the Bell Witch to El Día de los Muertos: Tennessee’s Impressive Collection of Haunts
Q: How did it start?
Stuart says John Bell reportedly saw and shot at a large black dog-like creature in 1817, after which strange activity began in the Bell household and later became associated with a spirit calling herself Kate.
Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
Q: What convinced you to kind of treat Common Ground like it's its own political cause?
Ming Wang says his experience living through China's Cultural Revolution and later immigrating to the United States made him value freedom of expression and the ability to hear and respect differing views.
Pre-election pep talk with Tre Hargett, Chloe Akers, Ming Wang and John Spragens
Q: Can you tell us what you know about these election monitors from the Justice Department? What do you know that they're doing here?
Tre Hargett says monitors observe whether federal law is followed, including access for disabled voters and the right to cast a provisional ballot. They cannot count votes or interfere with election administration.
Buddy Miller on collaboration, working on "Nashville," and his first solo album in 15 years
Q: What does it mean to be a producer?
Miller describes one approach as casting musicians whose playing fits the project's sound and letting them contribute, with the producer gently guiding the session. He says every producer has a different style.

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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 offers a high-velocity, city-focused take on Nashville and Middle Tennessee, blending local politics, culture, education, and community issues with deep-dive guests from journalism, academia, public service, and industry. Episodes frequently center on civic processes, policy debates, neighborhood evolution, and local culture, often featuring live calls or audience interactions. A standout trait is its ability to pair journalists and experts with on-the-ground voices to illuminate how city decisions affect everyday life, from school funding and zoning to arts, dining, and festival culture. The show tends to attract listeners who want informed discourse on local affairs, an interest in Nashville's growth, and a preference for acc... more

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