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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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While the neon marquee of the shuttered Belle Meade Theater lives on, the lobby of the once-ornate theater now lies empty. The cinema closed in 1991, and became a bookshop, then a grocery store, and now, sits mostly empty along Harding Pike. 

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Local artist Herb Williams spent years struggling to break into the world of visual art.

Painting didn’t really work out. Neither did sculpting. After years of doldrums, he did what any starving artist would: He burned all his work. Then one night, ... more

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Headliner: Investigative reporter Meribah Knight and her new podcast series with Bloomberg, "Our Town," about far-right Christians backed by venture capital attempting... more

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Hyperscale data centers are being scrutinized like never before. Even mid-size facilities are receiving fierce pushback, as seen with the data center planned near the Nashville Zoo. But according to analysis by the Pew Research Center, the future of ... more

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John Ray Clemmons
Representative, Tennessee House, District 55; re-election candidate
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 55
Episode: 'Our Town' and Christian nationalism, Rep. John Ray Clemmons and a festival season kickoff
Hazel Joyner-Smith
Founder, International Black Film Festival
International Black Film Festival
Episode: 'Our Town' and Christian nationalism, Rep. John Ray Clemmons and a festival season kickoff
Shawn Whitsell
Co-founder, Shades of Black Theater Festival
Shades of Black Theater Festival / Destiny Theater Experience
Episode: 'Our Town' and Christian nationalism, Rep. John Ray Clemmons and a festival season kickoff
Stephen Smith
Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Episode: Connecting the dots as data centers come to town
Beth Warren
Healthcare reporter, Tennessean
Tennessean
Episode: A roundabout on the Saint Thomas medication mixup, HCA layoffs and Dolly's healthcare legacy
Jennifer Kraus
Investigative reporter, NewsChannel 5
NewsChannel 5
Episode: A roundabout on the Saint Thomas medication mixup, HCA layoffs and Dolly's healthcare legacy
Dr. Cleveland Francis
Cardiologist and country musician, memoir author
Country Music Hall of Fame, memoir You Do My Heart Good
Episode: Dr. Cleve Francis on cardiology & country music, Sepulveda’s pitch for pedestrian safety, and deadly heat
Houston Kendrick
Musician; subject of the episode
Independent artist; Portrait of a Boy on Fire
Episode: Reviving the musical dream with restorative fire
Prana Supreme
Musician; collaborator on Houston Kendrick's project
ONE the Duo; collaborator on Portrait of a Boy on Fire
Episode: Reviving the musical dream with restorative fire

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 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 States4 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 States6 months ago
  • Tasha A. F. Lemley is the BEST!

    Podcast Addict
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    DJcontraption
    9 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.

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    Mr. Clever
    United States2 years ago
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Hemp’s big hold up, Tre Hargett’s college concerns, and Nashville’s fastest filmmakers
Q: Why does it matter what these accelerated degrees are called?
Tre Hargett explains that the name should reflect focus and rigor, not imply a lower-quality credential, and suggests that the field-focused approach demonstrates alignment with workforce needs even if the format differs from traditional four-year degrees.
Margo Price on 'Days of Unrest'
Q: Do you see your involvement with Farm Aid as a political act or a broader humanitarian effort?
Price describes Farm Aid as non-partisan and emphasizes the organization's long history, while recognizing the potential political resonance of collaborating with activists and artists.
Margo Price on 'Days of Unrest'
Q: How do you decide when to pull out songs with clear political messages, given the potential for backlash?
Price explains weighing venue, audience, and the mission of the performance, noting she aims to engage rather than alienate and often contextualizes songs with historical precedents.
Margo Price on 'Days of Unrest'
Q: What was your first impression of Margo Price, and how have you seen her evolve as an artist?
Blake discusses Price's evolution as an artist who blends country roots with protest messaging, and Price explains how she navigates audience reactions while staying true to her message.
Reviving the musical dream with restorative fire
Q: What role did visual art and fashion play in shaping the new phase of your career?
Blaire Beamer describes crafting a strong visual identity that mirrors the music's energy, while Prana Supreme discusses aligning the aesthetic with sonic experimentation.

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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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1. John Ray Clemmons
2. Hazel Joyner-Smith
3. Shawn Whitsell
4. Stephen Smith
5. Beth Warren
6. Jennifer Kraus
7. Dr. Cleveland Francis
8. Houston Kendrick

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