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Nashville Public Radio has been been community powered for 60+ years. Donate today to keep us free and accessible. http://wpln.org/donate?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=wpln.bsky.social&utm_term=6bff49b0-e29a-4bc7-aadd-17a2ba7fa8bf&utm_content=&utm_campaign=WPLNFundDriveOct2025
October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Nashville Public Radio has been been community powered for 60+ years. Donate today to keep us free and accessible. http://wpln.org/donate?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=wpln.bsky.social&utm_term=6bff49b0-e29a-4bc7-aadd-17a2ba7fa8bf&utm_content=&utm_campaign=WPLNFundDriveOct2025
Nashville Public Radio must raise another $20,000 by the end of Wednesday to backfill a $400,000 federal funding shortfall. You can help now at www.WPLN.org.
July 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Nashville Public Radio must raise another $20,000 by the end of Wednesday to backfill a $400,000 federal funding shortfall. You can help now at www.WPLN.org.
Last night, Congress voted to clawback funds for public media. Support WPLN now at wpln.org/give
July 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last night, Congress voted to clawback funds for public media. Support WPLN now at wpln.org/give
Do you enjoy Nashville's downtown main library? How has the garage fire closure impacted you?
WPLN would like to hear your experiences for an upcoming story.
WPLN would like to hear your experiences for an upcoming story.
July 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Do you enjoy Nashville's downtown main library? How has the garage fire closure impacted you?
WPLN would like to hear your experiences for an upcoming story.
WPLN would like to hear your experiences for an upcoming story.
The final episode of WPLN’s 4-part series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
WPLN’s @rosegilbert.bsky.social reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.
WPLN’s @rosegilbert.bsky.social reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The final episode of WPLN’s 4-part series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
WPLN’s @rosegilbert.bsky.social reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.
WPLN’s @rosegilbert.bsky.social reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.
This evening at the Coral Club in East Nashville — 4-7 p.m. — support Nashville Public Radio and a portion of drink sales will benefit WPLN and WNXP!
June 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This evening at the Coral Club in East Nashville — 4-7 p.m. — support Nashville Public Radio and a portion of drink sales will benefit WPLN and WNXP!
Episode 2 of WPLN’s new series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
Reporter @rosegilbert.bsky.social travels deep into the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, and deep into one family’s story.
Reporter @rosegilbert.bsky.social travels deep into the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, and deep into one family’s story.
June 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Episode 2 of WPLN’s new series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
Reporter @rosegilbert.bsky.social travels deep into the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, and deep into one family’s story.
Reporter @rosegilbert.bsky.social travels deep into the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, and deep into one family’s story.
Episode 1 of WPLN’s new series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
We travel from a market in South Nashville to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan to discover what happened on one terrible, pivotal day in 1988.
wpln.org/from-erbil-t...
We travel from a market in South Nashville to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan to discover what happened on one terrible, pivotal day in 1988.
wpln.org/from-erbil-t...
June 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Episode 1 of WPLN’s new series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now!
We travel from a market in South Nashville to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan to discover what happened on one terrible, pivotal day in 1988.
wpln.org/from-erbil-t...
We travel from a market in South Nashville to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan to discover what happened on one terrible, pivotal day in 1988.
wpln.org/from-erbil-t...
As we wrap our Spring Fund Drive this week, we looked back at the comments listeners left us when they gave. We want to offer a big thank you from all of us at WPLN News for your support!
(P.S. you didn’t miss your chance if you’d still like to become a sustaining member: WPLN.org/give)
(P.S. you didn’t miss your chance if you’d still like to become a sustaining member: WPLN.org/give)
April 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
As we wrap our Spring Fund Drive this week, we looked back at the comments listeners left us when they gave. We want to offer a big thank you from all of us at WPLN News for your support!
(P.S. you didn’t miss your chance if you’d still like to become a sustaining member: WPLN.org/give)
(P.S. you didn’t miss your chance if you’d still like to become a sustaining member: WPLN.org/give)
After the most recent vote on a bill that would deny some immigrant students the right to an education in Tennessee, state troopers were ordered to clear the chamber of protesters, but four women refused to leave. WPLN’s @mariannabac.bsky.social has more.
April 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
After the most recent vote on a bill that would deny some immigrant students the right to an education in Tennessee, state troopers were ordered to clear the chamber of protesters, but four women refused to leave. WPLN’s @mariannabac.bsky.social has more.
Keep public media going strong! Give during Nashville Public Radio's Spring Fund Drive to support all the news, music and programming you love. And as always, we’ve got some cool thank you gifts to thank YOU for your continued sustainership: WPLN.org/give
March 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Keep public media going strong! Give during Nashville Public Radio's Spring Fund Drive to support all the news, music and programming you love. And as always, we’ve got some cool thank you gifts to thank YOU for your continued sustainership: WPLN.org/give
For many people, hobbies are the gateway to finding personal meaning in life and community. That’s the premise of the storytelling podcast @nichetomeetyou.bsky.social, produced locally by @lesliethompson.bsky.social.
Starting today, we’re bringing more of these stories to you: WPLN.org/niche
Starting today, we’re bringing more of these stories to you: WPLN.org/niche
March 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For many people, hobbies are the gateway to finding personal meaning in life and community. That’s the premise of the storytelling podcast @nichetomeetyou.bsky.social, produced locally by @lesliethompson.bsky.social.
Starting today, we’re bringing more of these stories to you: WPLN.org/niche
Starting today, we’re bringing more of these stories to you: WPLN.org/niche
Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson here with a call to action this Protect My Public Media Day.
WPLN and @wnxpnashville.bsky.social are teaming up with stations across the country to celebrate and defend the work we do every day. Join us: WPLN.org/protect
WPLN and @wnxpnashville.bsky.social are teaming up with stations across the country to celebrate and defend the work we do every day. Join us: WPLN.org/protect
March 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson here with a call to action this Protect My Public Media Day.
WPLN and @wnxpnashville.bsky.social are teaming up with stations across the country to celebrate and defend the work we do every day. Join us: WPLN.org/protect
WPLN and @wnxpnashville.bsky.social are teaming up with stations across the country to celebrate and defend the work we do every day. Join us: WPLN.org/protect
Tomorrow, March 6, is Protect My Public Media Day!
Nashville Public Radio is joining with other stations across the country for this national day of action to celebrate and defend the work we do daily. But we need YOU to help protect public media for ALL: WPLN.org/protect
Nashville Public Radio is joining with other stations across the country for this national day of action to celebrate and defend the work we do daily. But we need YOU to help protect public media for ALL: WPLN.org/protect
March 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tomorrow, March 6, is Protect My Public Media Day!
Nashville Public Radio is joining with other stations across the country for this national day of action to celebrate and defend the work we do daily. But we need YOU to help protect public media for ALL: WPLN.org/protect
Nashville Public Radio is joining with other stations across the country for this national day of action to celebrate and defend the work we do daily. But we need YOU to help protect public media for ALL: WPLN.org/protect
It's Day 1 of our fall fund drive!
Find out more about our thank you gifts — a packable WPLN tote, tee and mug (illustrated by local artist Emily Elizabeth Miller) and a NashVillager coffee blend created with Bongo Java — when you give at WPLN.org/give.
Find out more about our thank you gifts — a packable WPLN tote, tee and mug (illustrated by local artist Emily Elizabeth Miller) and a NashVillager coffee blend created with Bongo Java — when you give at WPLN.org/give.
October 21, 2024 at 10:35 PM
It's Day 1 of our fall fund drive!
Find out more about our thank you gifts — a packable WPLN tote, tee and mug (illustrated by local artist Emily Elizabeth Miller) and a NashVillager coffee blend created with Bongo Java — when you give at WPLN.org/give.
Find out more about our thank you gifts — a packable WPLN tote, tee and mug (illustrated by local artist Emily Elizabeth Miller) and a NashVillager coffee blend created with Bongo Java — when you give at WPLN.org/give.
This coming Wednesday, we’re honored to host Meribah Knight live in conversation with Covenant School moms Melissa Alexander, Mary Joyce, and Sarah Shoop-Neumann, featuring clips from “Supermajority” and your questions from the audience.
Get your tickets now at WPLN.org/supermajority.
Get your tickets now at WPLN.org/supermajority.
September 14, 2024 at 4:15 PM
This coming Wednesday, we’re honored to host Meribah Knight live in conversation with Covenant School moms Melissa Alexander, Mary Joyce, and Sarah Shoop-Neumann, featuring clips from “Supermajority” and your questions from the audience.
Get your tickets now at WPLN.org/supermajority.
Get your tickets now at WPLN.org/supermajority.
WPLN's daily show, @thisisnashville.bsky.social, is taking on a late-night feel this Thursday at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. The show team will be turning up the energy, embracing humor, and diving into exciting conversations in ways they can’t at noon. Tickets: WPLN.org/tinlive
June 18, 2024 at 7:08 PM
WPLN's daily show, @thisisnashville.bsky.social, is taking on a late-night feel this Thursday at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. The show team will be turning up the energy, embracing humor, and diving into exciting conversations in ways they can’t at noon. Tickets: WPLN.org/tinlive
.@thisisnashville.bsky.social is taking on a late-night feel!
Join us June 20 at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music for a special live edition, where we turn up the energy, embrace humor, and dive into exciting conversations in ways we can’t at noon. wpln.org/tinlive
Join us June 20 at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music for a special live edition, where we turn up the energy, embrace humor, and dive into exciting conversations in ways we can’t at noon. wpln.org/tinlive
June 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM
.@thisisnashville.bsky.social is taking on a late-night feel!
Join us June 20 at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music for a special live edition, where we turn up the energy, embrace humor, and dive into exciting conversations in ways we can’t at noon. wpln.org/tinlive
Join us June 20 at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music for a special live edition, where we turn up the energy, embrace humor, and dive into exciting conversations in ways we can’t at noon. wpln.org/tinlive
There are about 3,000 customers without power as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.
And already, storms have had impact:
And already, storms have had impact:
May 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM
There are about 3,000 customers without power as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.
And already, storms have had impact:
And already, storms have had impact:
As we wrap up our Spring Fund Drive, WPLN News is looking back at the comments listeners left us when they gave this week. We want to offer a big thank you from all of us at Nashville Public Radio for your support.
P.S. There’s still time! WPLN.org/give
P.S. There’s still time! WPLN.org/give
April 12, 2024 at 11:20 PM
As we wrap up our Spring Fund Drive, WPLN News is looking back at the comments listeners left us when they gave this week. We want to offer a big thank you from all of us at Nashville Public Radio for your support.
P.S. There’s still time! WPLN.org/give
P.S. There’s still time! WPLN.org/give
We want to hear from YOU — yes you!
What's your most listened-to program? What keeps your dial on 90.3 FM? What WPLN story are you always referencing when making small talk with new friends?
👇 Tell us! #SpringFundDrive
What's your most listened-to program? What keeps your dial on 90.3 FM? What WPLN story are you always referencing when making small talk with new friends?
👇 Tell us! #SpringFundDrive
April 9, 2024 at 8:28 PM
We want to hear from YOU — yes you!
What's your most listened-to program? What keeps your dial on 90.3 FM? What WPLN story are you always referencing when making small talk with new friends?
👇 Tell us! #SpringFundDrive
What's your most listened-to program? What keeps your dial on 90.3 FM? What WPLN story are you always referencing when making small talk with new friends?
👇 Tell us! #SpringFundDrive
It's Day 1 of Nashville Public Radio's Spring Fund Drive!
And we've got some gifts to thank you for your continued support: a @thisisnashville.bsky.social tote, a Babbel subscription, a pair of hot chicken socks, a new WPLN tee and a lunch with host Khalil Ekulona. Make a gift now at wpln.org/give.
And we've got some gifts to thank you for your continued support: a @thisisnashville.bsky.social tote, a Babbel subscription, a pair of hot chicken socks, a new WPLN tee and a lunch with host Khalil Ekulona. Make a gift now at wpln.org/give.
April 8, 2024 at 9:09 PM
It's Day 1 of Nashville Public Radio's Spring Fund Drive!
And we've got some gifts to thank you for your continued support: a @thisisnashville.bsky.social tote, a Babbel subscription, a pair of hot chicken socks, a new WPLN tee and a lunch with host Khalil Ekulona. Make a gift now at wpln.org/give.
And we've got some gifts to thank you for your continued support: a @thisisnashville.bsky.social tote, a Babbel subscription, a pair of hot chicken socks, a new WPLN tee and a lunch with host Khalil Ekulona. Make a gift now at wpln.org/give.
As you listen to "Making Noise" take note: We're throwing an event to bring the show live to the stage. It's 21+ and tickets start at $5, just like how Lovenoise got its start!
TICKETS: eventbrite.com/e/analog-sou...
TICKETS: eventbrite.com/e/analog-sou...
February 23, 2024 at 5:42 PM
As you listen to "Making Noise" take note: We're throwing an event to bring the show live to the stage. It's 21+ and tickets start at $5, just like how Lovenoise got its start!
TICKETS: eventbrite.com/e/analog-sou...
TICKETS: eventbrite.com/e/analog-sou...
It's WPLN's Winter Fund Drive, and we'll have the first of three drawings at 7 p.m. tonight. Make a donation now and you'll be entered into all three!
December 5, 2023 at 9:02 PM
It's WPLN's Winter Fund Drive, and we'll have the first of three drawings at 7 p.m. tonight. Make a donation now and you'll be entered into all three!
The WPLN Winter Fund Drive is here! Make a donation now, so you can check us off your list. Your support today helps deliver WPLN News all year long. Visit WPLN.org to give today.
December 4, 2023 at 8:46 PM
The WPLN Winter Fund Drive is here! Make a donation now, so you can check us off your list. Your support today helps deliver WPLN News all year long. Visit WPLN.org to give today.