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Sgt. York Grist Mill in Pall Mall, Tennessee.

Sunday Drives=Family Memories

June 1, 2021

Donna Reagan

Sharing short travel experiences outside of the city is a great way to make memories and learn more about our beautiful state's past and present. Shown is York Mill located on the Wolf River in Pall Mall.

Attention Nashville Teens: the Summer Reading Challenge is For You, Too!

June 1, 2021

Ed Brown

“Press Play” Your Way as You Earn Points for Free Prizes

Just the Good Stuff

May 31, 2021

Beth Deeb

Just the Good Stuff has this magical quality where everything you make is somehow better than it ought to be.

Podcast

Just Listen Podcast: "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs

May 30, 2021

"The Monkey’s Paw” is a classic “three wishes” story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale, reminding us that unintended consequences often accompany the best intentions.

Let's Get Healthy!

May 27, 2021

Amanda Dembiec

Let's get healthy for summer!

A Toast to Taylor

May 27, 2021

Katie Varnell

In 2020, Taylor Swift released two albums, folklore and evermore, to critical acclaim. But her 2019 album Lover isn't one to be ignored. In fact, it just might be her best album.

True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee

May 24, 2021

Jeremy Estes

The life of Stan Lee is a sad story from beginning to end.

Podcast

Just Listen Podcast: "An Episode of War" by Stephen Crane

May 20, 2021

Stephen Crane's short stories about the Civil War are stock items in student anthologies. They are often used to contrast Naturalism to Romanticism, which preceded it as an American literary genre.

Podcast

Kupti and Imani

May 19, 2021

A king asks his two daughters if they are they satisfied to leave their life and fortune in his hands. The elder daughter, Kupti, agrees, but the younger daughter, Imani, would like a chance to make her own future. The displeased king calls for an old fakir, and sends Imani to live with him and try to make a life for herself. Which princess will have a happier ending?

Picture Books to Read with Picky Eaters

May 18, 2021

Klem-Mari Cajigas

We all know how difficult it can be to get children to try new foods. Picture books are a great way to expose children to role models who appreciate the benefits of a well-balanced or more varied diet.