Activists and librarians are fighting a wave of challenges to books, many with LGBTQ themes Tennesseans sought to remove hundreds of books from library shelves in 2023, many of them containing LGTBQ+ characters or themes. WPLN obtained a detailed, 61-page complaint alleging a pattern of leadership misconduct at MNPD. Here’s what we know. A retired Metro Nashville Police lieutenant has filed a 61-page complaint containing dozens of allegations related to what he describes as MNPD's lack of transparency and resistance to accountability. WPLN News sat down with the retired officer to learn more. Listen to WPLN’s past series on MNPD, “Behind the Blue Wall” Tennessee officers accused of shielding a man committing sex crimes. Police deny extortion. A federal lawsuit claims police officers in a Tennessee city were paid off to obstruct any efforts to investigate sexual assault allegations against a man that included multiple victims over several years. The Johnson City Police Department has denied the accusation. In the face of inflation, Nashville tourism breaks records New numbers indicate the city's hospitality industry is growing, even as tourism is slowing down across much of the country. This Is Nashville Listen weekdays at noon More Ask not one, but two, mayors! May 30, 2024 What’s going on at Metro Arts? May 29, 2024 In My Place, Episode 4: The interconnectedness of health care, housing and homelessness May 24, 2024 Nashville’s farmers market communities May 23, 2024 More Headlines Victor Wooten, Bach, & Gospel Marching Band Tennessee lawmakers react to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict NashVillager Podcast: National medical leaders in Nashville Witnessing the spectacle of synchronous fireflies is ‘like magic’ NashVillager Podcast: Indycar vs NASCAR in Nashville Sen. Marsha Blackburn eyed as potential running mate for former President Donald Trump See all > Become a sponsor? Visit our sister stations WPLN International 91.ONE WNXP Nashville Classical Radio WPLN Originals Topics Education Activists and librarians are fighting a wave of challenges to books, many with LGBTQ themes An upcoming ruling will determine whether Tennessee’s anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ stays in place this school year The start of summer feels bittersweet for many at this Nashville elementary school From pandemic to protests, the Class of 2024 has been through a lot Politics Tennessee lawmakers react to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict Sen. Marsha Blackburn eyed as potential running mate for former President Donald Trump An upcoming ruling will determine whether Tennessee’s anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ stays in place this school year ‘We need each other’: As Darren Jernigan leaves the state for the city, he looks to mend frayed relationships Music News From WNXP New Music Experience: Safari Room’s ‘Time Devours All Things’WNXP announces new series: Music CitizensRainbow Kitten Surprise makes a playlistWhat Where When-sday: Blue June Music FestRainbow Kitten Surprise’s Nashville Your human-powered daily guide to Nashville. Get the NashVillager Leave this field empty if you’re human: Become a sponsor? Criminal Justice Tennessee officers accused of shielding a man committing sex crimes. Police deny extortion. WPLN obtained a detailed, 61-page complaint alleging a pattern of leadership misconduct at MNPD. Here’s what we know. AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines Nashville police must report their use of force to Metro Council quarterly under new policy Environment Witnessing the spectacle of synchronous fireflies is ‘like magic’ Nashville Electric Service has objected to TVA’s gas buildout. But that wasn’t reflected in a TVA meeting. Listen: Peak cicada? First-timers share their appreciation and grievances about the brood A small Tennessee town’s sewage system might be polluting the Duck River Become a sponsor? ContributorsCynthia AbramsMarianna BacallaoElizabeth BurtonNina CardonaChar DastonCaroline EggersKhalil EkulonaBlaise GaineyRose GilbertTony Gonzalezjewly hightRachel IacovoneMeribah KnightMiriam KramerAlexis MarshallMagnolia McKayPaige PflegerCatherine SweeneyLaTonya Turner