Megan Jones

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 explores whether Andrew Jackson could have become president under modern citizenship and immigration debates, noting a historical period where swearing allegiance to another nation did not disqualify someone from the presidency. It also covers local news for July 15, 2026, and a segment called What Where Whens-day.

The NashVillager Podcast highlights the circulation of political fliers in Middle Tennessee that echo Nazi ideology, linking them to the Great Replacement conspiracy theory associated with the Holocaust. The article notes the resurgence of such ideologies in the region.

A father and his 11-year-old daughter were hospitalized after being caught in a crossfire at a McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach. Police are investigating an active case where suspects fled the scene following gunfire, with one subject described as running eastbound on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The incident involved an altercation, possibly with a McDonald’s employee.

A father and his 11-year-old daughter were hospitalized after being shot during an ambush outside a McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday when gunfire erupted in the parking lot, with police indicating a McDonald’s employee may have been involved. Both victims were taken to the hospital in stable condition, with the daughter requiring surgery.

The NashVillager Podcast discusses whether upcoming rainfall can end the Midstate's drought, impacting Tennessee farmers, and covers local news from June 25, 2026, and efforts to expand arts access.

Tennessee scientists are researching glaciers and microbes in Antarctica, while the state also has construction and adventuring ties to the continent. The NashVillager Podcast covers this connection alongside local news for June 23, 2026, and a segment on early onset cancer.

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.

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.

Tennessee communities are adopting new policies to address the electricity demands of massive data centers. The NashVillager Podcast, produced by Nashville Public Radio, covers this issue along with local news and other segments.