NashVillager Podcast

John Lewis kept the local Civil Rights Movement active in Nashville after the initial lunch counter sit-ins, making sure desegregation activists maintained pressure on Music City. The podcast also includes information about the genesis of the Metro Human Relations Commission and covers local news for August 17, 2026, along with the return of the band Hovvdy.

The podcast explores what Lyft is building in Nashville to support Waymo’s car fleet, noting that the rollout of autonomous cabs involves a partnership between competitors. The segment also covers local news for Aug. 13, 2026, and examines the impact of data centers on power bills.

The NashVillager Podcast examines how guardsmen from Tennessee managed to make Nazi leaders fearful during World War II. Specifically, it recounts that a unit of the Tennessee National Guard defeated Hitler’s prized soldiers and defenses multiple times.

Nashville Public Radio's NashVillager Podcast examines how the city taxes tourists to fund services they use, noting that visitors pay higher rates in Music City. The episode includes local news for August 5, 2026, and features 'What Where Whens-day.' Credits list production staff, including host Nina Cardona and editor LaTonya Turner.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses potential federal nuclear plans for Tennessee, focusing on a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Campus. It also covers local news from August 4, 2026, and an exception to the datacenter boom.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses Tennessee's lingering effects of historical poll taxes and efforts to restrict voting rights. It also covers local news from August 3, 2026, and a segment on Shakespeare in prison.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses the ongoing fallout in Tennessee following Charlie Kirk's death, highlighting two contrasting outcomes: one involving restrictions on free speech and another resulting in legal settlements over limited free speech. The episode also covers local news for July 31, 2026, and mentions hellbenders.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses how financial issues in Nashville's history led to two mayors being removed from office and state intervention. It also covers local news from July 27, 2026, and the impact of AI datasets on musicians.

Nashville may use eminent domain to halt a data center project, while Rutherford County considers it for a public safety campus. The NashVillager Podcast also covers Nashville’s boot industry and local news from July 23, 2026.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses the revelation of a doctor's identity in Tennessee’s botched execution, a detail typically kept secret. The episode also includes local news for July 22, 2026, and a segment titled What Where Whens-day.

The NashVillager Podcast explores the delayed construction of Tennessee's statehouse, highlighting political conflicts, an untimely death, and historical controversies. It also covers local news and flag-related discussions.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses efforts by tech firms to expand datacenters in Tennessee, including hiring influential advocates to support regulatory changes. The episode includes local news for July 13, 2026, and credits production staff from Nashville Public Radio.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses the annual rise in court challenges to state laws following legislative sessions, particularly around July. It highlights local news from July 6, 2026, and examines connections between new Nashville Congressional districts and historical issues in North Nashville.

Tennessee's historical influence on the U.S. is highlighted through events like the Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson, leading to the Trail of Tears, and the Memphis Massacre, which contributed to the 14th Amendment. The article also notes Tennessee's broader role in shaping the nation via presidential leadership, Supreme Court cases, and constitutional amendments.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses changes to local government budgets and their impact on resident taxes, noting some increases and slight decreases across Midstate cities. The episode includes local news for June 22, 2026, and coverage of Nashville Pride.

The NashVillager Podcast explores the relationship between Tennessee and Japan, highlighting how hundreds of Japanese businesses established facilities in the state before the Japanese soccer team selected Nashville as its World Cup base. The episode also covers local news and a Health Q segment on children's mental health.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses ongoing legal challenges and potential revisions to Tennessee’s new Congressional maps, which may determine their validity in this year’s election. The episode also covers local news for June 12, 2026, and highlights Nashville In Harmony’s achievements.

Tennessee healthcare departments are being ordered to report the immigration status of children receiving government-funded care for critical or terminal illnesses, potentially limiting access to healthcare for disabled immigrant children. The NashVillager Podcast discusses this policy change alongside local news from June 11, 2026.

The NashVillager Podcast episode examines whether James Earl Ray was the correct person prosecuted for killing Martin Luther King Jr., discussing evidence, a fugitive imprisoned for the crime, and a Nashville lawyer's influence on Congress. It also includes local news from June 8, 2026.