Blogs & Podcasts

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Podcast

The Three Dogs

March 4, 2026

A young man trades his three sheep for three dogs with unusual abilities, and they help him save a princess! Will they be able to save her again when she is blackmailed into marrying another?

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Video Games and Horror with Jenna Stoeber

March 3, 2026

Discussing Game of the Year lists, video game industry trends, and horror's place in media with cultural critic Jenna Stoeber

View of the Ryman Auditorium with people on stage and the crowd facing the camera

"...But From Now On, We Will Present 'The Grand Ole Opry'..." Part III

February 28, 2026

Sarah Arntz

Part III of our series on the history of the Grand Ole Opry is here! After exploring the National Life Company, early WSM, and the Opry’s creation in Parts I and II, this post looks at how WSM and the Grand Ole Opry grew in the mid-20th century.

Things that Happen Outside

February 26, 2026

Amanda Dembiec

Who's ready to head outside?

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Nashville and Immigrant Entrepreneurship with Dr. Jose Gonzalez

February 26, 2026

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Dr. Jose Gonzalez, Jack C. Massey Chair of Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Belmont University.

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Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 10 - Thunderdome

February 25, 2026

Visit Nashville Public Library on YouTube to watch the video recording of this episode.

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Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Episode 11 - Tale of the Beloved Friends

February 25, 2026

Visit Nashville Public Library on YouTube to watch the video recording of this episode.

In Good Company

February 24, 2026

Joan Brasher

Find your voice — and your people — at Shakespeare Allowed!

Dracula Redux

February 21, 2026

Jamal Park

Almost 130 years after Bram Stoker's Dracula, we're still finding new ways to tell this story

Vanilla, a polar bear, wearing a party hat

Chillin' with Vanilla: Destiny Bland

February 20, 2026

Haylee Blystone

Vanilla, the ice bear, is on a journey to learn more about the library. This week, he sits down with Destiny Bland for an in-depth interview about Black History Month.