A Murfreesboro 20-something became a monk – for a bit. A temporary ordination is a rite of passage in Thailand, but it hasn’t carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. That didn’t stop this first-generation Thai American from taking part. Plus, a look at WPLN’s religion stories throughout the years.  Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio   Host/producer: Rachel Iacovone  Editor: Miriam Kramer  Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 &lt;p&gt;A Murfreesboro 20-something became a monk – for a bit. A temporary ordination is a rite of passage in Thailand, but it hasn’t carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. That didn’t stop this first-generation Thai American from taking part. Plus, a look at WPLN’s religion stories throughout the years.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits: &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  &lt;br&gt;Host/producer: Rachel Iacovone &lt;br&gt;Editor: Miriam Kramer &lt;br&gt;Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP  &lt;/p&gt;
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What would you do to ensure your parents make it to heaven?


        A Murfreesboro 20-something became a monk – for a bit. A temporary ordination is a rite of passage in Thailand, but it hasn’t carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. That didn’t stop this first-generation Thai American from taking part. Plus, a look at WPLN’s religion stories throughout the years.  

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  
Host/producer: Rachel Iacovone 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP  
      

December 25, 2024: Familial faith

On this special holiday edition of the NashVillager, reporter Paige Pfleger takes us back to one of the most joyful stories that came out of the WPLN newsroom this year.  Credits:   This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  Host/producer: Paige Pfleger  Editor: Miriam Kramer  Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 &lt;p&gt;On this special holiday edition of the NashVillager, reporter Paige Pfleger takes us back to one of the most joyful stories that came out of the WPLN newsroom this year.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits: &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;This is a production of Nashville Public Radio &lt;br&gt;Host/producer: Paige Pfleger &lt;br&gt;Editor: Miriam Kramer &lt;br&gt;Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP &lt;/p&gt;
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Did you send a postcard from summer camp? 


        On this special holiday edition of the NashVillager, reporter Paige Pfleger takes us back to one of the most joyful stories that came out of the WPLN newsroom this year.  

Credits:  
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio 
Host/producer: Paige Pfleger 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP 
      

December 24, 2024: Holiday joy

We’re revisiting three stories — published over a span of just seven days — showing how the journalists of WPLN News explain local events by connecting the dots.  Credits:   This is a production of Nashville Public Radio   Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez  Editor: Miriam Kramer  Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 &lt;p&gt;We’re revisiting three stories — published over a span of just seven days — showing how the journalists of WPLN News explain local events by connecting the dots.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits: &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  &lt;br&gt;Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez &lt;br&gt;Editor: Miriam Kramer &lt;br&gt;Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP&lt;/p&gt;
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How much can you learn from a single week of WPLN stories?


        We’re revisiting three stories — published over a span of just seven days — showing how the journalists of WPLN News explain local events by connecting the dots.  

Credits:  
This is a production of Nashville Public Radio  
Host/producer: Tony Gonzalez 
Editor: Miriam Kramer 
Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
      

December 23, 2024: Understanding local worries about logging, demolition, and healthcare

Tennessee has had its own share of political scandals that rise to the level of criminal convictions. We run down some of them and give you the latest in the case of former Senator Brian Kelsey. Plus, the local news for December 20, 2024 and a Cookeville Christmas parade that never happened. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 &lt;p&gt;Tennessee has had its own share of political scandals that rise to the level of criminal convictions. We run down some of them and give you the latest in the case of former Senator Brian&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Kelsey. Plus, the local news for December 20, 2024 and a Cookeville Christmas parade that never happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a production of Nashville Public Radio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host/producer: Nina Cardona&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: Miriam Kramer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP&lt;/p&gt;
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What makes a political scandal criminal?


        Tennessee has had its own share of political scandals that rise to the level of criminal convictions. We run down some of them and give you the latest in the case of former Senator Brian Kelsey. Plus, the local news for December 20, 2024 and a Cookeville Christmas parade that never happened.

 

Credits: 

This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
      

December 20, 2024: The past and present of Tennessee’s political scandals

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing concern that drones seen over the country recently could be foreign surveillance devices. We break it down. Plus, the local news for December 19, 2024 and a look at new traditions ex-evangelicals in Nashville are celebrating this holiday season. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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 &lt;p&gt;U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing concern that drones seen over the country recently could be foreign surveillance devices. We break it down. Plus, the local news for December 19, 2024 and a look at new traditions ex-evangelicals in Nashville are celebrating this holiday season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a production of Nashville Public Radio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host/producer: Nina Cardona&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editor: Miriam Kramer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP&lt;/p&gt;
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What’s up with those lights in the sky?


        U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing concern that drones seen over the country recently could be foreign surveillance devices. We break it down. Plus, the local news for December 19, 2024 and a look at new traditions ex-evangelicals in Nashville are celebrating this holiday season.

 

Credits: 

This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
      

December 19, 2024: Let’s talk about drones

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