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Who was Silliman Evans? Plus, the local news for October 19, 2026.
Nashvillager Podcast: Silliman Evans
Who was Silliman Evans? Plus, the local news for October 19, 2026.
Nashville Public Radio wins NABJ national award for “The Debt”
WPLN’s one-hour radio special, “The Debt: What Tennessee Owes Its HBCUs” has been honored with by the National Association of Black Journalists with a “Salute to Excellence Award.”
Founder of Tennessee Tribune newspaper Rosetta Miller-Perry has died
The founder and publisher of the longest-running African American newspaper in Nashville has died. Rosetta Miller-Perry was 91.
Nashville Public Radio recognized for coverage of HBCUs, domestic violence and harm reduction
Local news coverage by Nashville Public Radio is being honored in national journalism contests.
Press Forward Middle Tennessee launches to strengthen local news
A coalition that supports local news outlets is launching with a goal of filling information gaps in the community.
WPLN will deepen juvenile justice reporting through ProPublica collaboration
In partnershp with ProPublica, WPLN’s senior criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger will extend her reporting about Tennessee’s treatment of vulnerable children in state custody.
NashVillager Podcast: Finding our “elevator”
Will you play a part in the next evolution of public broadcasting? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 23, 2026.
Tennessee judge grants expanded media access to state-run executions
A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions. The ruling Friday comes after a coalition of news organizations sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.
Top 5 in 2025: Revelatory WPLN stories that went deep on current events
Today we’re highlighting five times WPLN stayed with complex and evolving stories to create better understanding within our community.
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