You may hear a lot about Tennessee's execution of Oscar Smith, but this nuanced interview with his adult son gave me the most to think about today.

Some stories document what wrong — this one figures out how and why it all happened.

We’re exploring lake life in Nashville with a daytrip to Percy Priest. The lake draws a crowd just as diverse as the communities that surround it. Join the conversation live at noon. Bonus points if you’re actually on the water while calling – 615-760-2000.

The village of Chalke is a beautiful place with a beautiful story: Freedom fighters, a hand-carved cradle, fresh walnuts and pomegranates. Family meals and harrowing escapes through the mountains. Thank to everyone who hosted me!

LIVE: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges. A federal judge in Nashville will determine if he will be released on bail. Live updates below: wpln.org/post/man-wrong…

After months of being detained in an El Salvadoran prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s path to release is uncertain. A federal judge in Nashville will soon rule on whether he has a right to bail. Even if he does, he could remain in ICE custody indefinitely. wpln.org/post/man-wrong…

Tennessee State University will reallocate $96 million to support its operational needs after reaching an agreement with the state. wpln.org/post/tsu-reach…

Looking forward to this vote tonight.

Did you know that the NashVillager Podcast is created fresh for you every morning before 6 a.m.? It rounds up the day's news, includes some "on this day" history insights, and shares one of Nashville Public Radio's in-depth stories. Every weekday! wpln.org/post/nashvilla…

What a gift from Jewly. She sifted through Tennessee's copious submissions to the NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest and highlights many great local artists here.

The 4th and final episode of WPLN’s new series “The Country In Our Hearts” is out now! WPLN’s Rose Gilbert reports that a new wave of Kurds are coming to America. But today, America is a nation in turmoil.

The first episode of Nashville Public Radio’s new podcast, “The Country In Our Hearts,” is on the air today This Is Nashville 📻 Stick around after the episode for a conversation with the reporter of the podcast (yours truly). Today at 12!

The hoopla is growing. We hopped in the car tonight and had learned a lot about the corpse flower. Not as stinky as expected!