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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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Nashville has a long history of celebrating the holidays with musical performances.

Nashville has a long history of celebrating the holidays with musical performances. Belmont’s Christmas Eve concert played on their tower’s 42-bell carillon dates ba... more

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If you see a man with three, maybe four cameras hanging around his neck, odds are you've crossed paths with Ray Di Pietro.

He's literally taken millions of photos of Nashville, documenting anything from historic moments to flowers on the sidewalk. H... more

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Mary Elizabeth Vinett died on November 21, 2025, and her family decided her 90 years on the planet deserved more than the average obituary. So they tried to capture her essence starting with the first paragraph.Ā 

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A simple aluminum pole. The annual airing of grievances. The legendary feats of strength. It can only mean one thing: It’s Festivus - the holiday for the rest of us.Ā 

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Recent Guests

Michael Eades
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Jereme Frey
Member of Tower Defense band
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Mike Shepherd
Member of Tower Defense band
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Wolfgang Amadeus Jolly
Member of the band Super Jolly
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John Bonjolly
Member of the band Super Jolly
Super Jolly
Episode: Nashville's Nook and Cranny Holiday Music Traditions
Christopher Roberts
Musician and member of Brother Moon
Brother Moon
Episode: Nashville's Nook and Cranny Holiday Music Traditions
Scott Owings
Associate Chaplain of St. Augustine's Episcopal Chapel
Brother Moon
Episode: Nashville's Nook and Cranny Holiday Music Traditions
Almeta Slater-Rogers
Founder of UnSaid Memories
Episode: Middle Tennessee in memoriam, 2025
Christal Pennic
A therapist, founder of The Grief Center
Episode: Middle Tennessee in memoriam, 2025

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Blake Farmer
Host with experience in journalism, focusing on local storytelling and community issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • 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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    Mr. Clever
    United Statesa year ago
  • Platforming freemasons lmao

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    birch
    2 years ago
  • Metro Council šŸ¤ Artful storytelling

    Not to be dramatic but I am OBSESSED with inside council chambers! Love Nicole and khalils chemistry and I’m always impressed by Nicole’s VAST knowledge of metro council (esp when it includes CM drama + hot goss 😬). OH and the sound effects and music always hit too!

    This longtime WPLN listener is impressed and genuinely happy to hear y’all having fun at work! 🄳

    BRB. I’ll update my review after I catch up on the Big Fella Update

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    5
    astarks1
    United States2 years ago
  • A terrifically helpful addition to our community

    I am a 25 year + resident of Nashville having lived here initially as a student then living elsewhere and returning to Nashville in the mid 2000s.

    This Is Nashville is my go-to source for information about issues and events in our community. I'm grateful for the intelligent way it is produced and for the wide-diversity of people and topics discussed.

    We all benefit from the work of the WPLN team and especially the work of This Is Nashville.

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    ibbykb
    United States2 years ago
  • VERY INFORMATIVE

    Already love this podcast. Delivered in a very interesting way that makes you want to listen more. Good on you!

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    happyproudautismmom
    United States2 years ago

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Picturing Nashville: Ray Di Pietro on photographing local history
Q: Is there a model for what it is you're doing right now?
Di Pietro cites inspiration from Andy Warhol's diaries, emphasizing the importance of documenting both mundane and major events to create a historical narrative.
Picturing Nashville: Ray Di Pietro on photographing local history
Q: Can you talk to us about that day?
Di Pietro reflects on covering the Covenant School shooting and the emotional impact it had on him and his fellow photographers, highlighting the weight of documenting such tragic events.
One mayor, three muppets and eight french horns. It's a This is Nashville Festivus!
Q: Can you talk about what surveillance systems are being pushed through?
The mayor explains that there are upgrades to existing surveillance cameras and safety measures related to public events.
One mayor, three muppets and eight french horns. It's a This is Nashville Festivus!
Q: What's in the works for 2026 to make Nashville a more livable and vibrant city for artists and weirdos like me?
The mayor discusses the implementation of programs to reduce transportation costs and expand access to housing.
Middle Tennessee in memoriam, 2025
Q: What kind of memories do you find that people want to share with folks they're going to leave behind?
Having authentic memories is crucial, ensuring that those memories represent who you were and who you are.

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Focused on community-driven discussions and contemporary issues, this podcast offers a platform for exploring the diverse voices and stories within Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Each episode tackles a variety of topics, including social justice, local history, educational equity, and cultural narratives, making it relevant and engaging for a wide audience. Noteworthy features include in-depth interviews with local figures, from politicians to artists, which provide listeners with unique insights into the challenges and triumphs of the community. Additionally, the live format fosters a sense of immediacy and interaction, encouraging audiences to stay connected with local happenings and narratives.

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