Blogs & Podcasts

Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

View of Market Street

2020 went out with an unfortunate bang in Nashville, when on Christmas morning, a Nashville resident blew up his RV on 2nd Ave N. As a dedication to the individuals and businesses impacted, here's a look back at the history of 2nd Ave. This is 2-part series, part I covering 19th century Market Street and part II covering 20th Century 2nd Ave.  

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Verzuz-The Good Beyond the Groove

Music is the call for revolution. While some songs move our bodies, others shift our thoughts. Listen in as Andrea and Tasneem share the work of two artists whose talent and lyricism activate personal peace and social consciousness.

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The Foolish Weaver

A weaver needing work takes a job as a shepherd – but wait until you hear how foolish he and some other weavers are!

The ancient porquior stories and myths are a delightful explanation of the "hows" and "whys" of nature and humanity.  Choogie Kingfisher, Cherokee National Treasure, is pictured here telling stories. 

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If you feel yourself withdrawing from others right now after months of limited social interaction, I highly recommend this book.