Fun Free Things to do in Nashville this Summer

Fun Free Things to do in Nashville this Summer July 13, 2018 It feels like everything in Nashville costs money these days, but there are still plenty of fun, free things to do with your kids in the city this summer…

The Essential Frank Turner

The Essential Frank Turner July 16, 2018 If you've never heard of Frank Turner, let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite musicians. Even though I now live in Music City…

Time Machines

Time Machines July 23, 2018 UK's most intrepid musical occultists present four extended tones intended for spiritual transportation. Rumored to have been created solely on a Yamaha DX7…

Worst Train Accident in U.S. History

Worst Train Accident in U.S. History July 28, 2018 2018 marked the anniversary of many historic events, including the worst train accident in U.S. history at Dutchman’s Curve in West Nashville on July 9, 1918…

Goodbye, Sweet Girl

Goodbye, Sweet Girl August 2, 2018 Want to read a book that could change someone’s life?  Here’s your chance.   If you hear a report about domestic violence and think…

The Imposter

The Imposter July 29, 2018 If you liked American Animals… Don’t get me wrong—I thought American Animals was great.  You should definitely put it on hold right…

A Deep Dive into Shojo

A Deep Dive into Shojo July 30, 2018 Take a look into the world of manga genres by diving in and learning about Shojo, one of the most popular types of manga publications, and some shining examples…

Grit Lit: A Rough South Reader

Grit Lit: A Rough South Reader August 13, 2018 Once, at a punk rock show in Kentucky, the lead singer of a Nashville band lamented the small turnout of the crowd. “I think Kentucky is more Southern than Tennessee,” he said.…

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Want to be a Tech-Savvy Senior? NPL Has Your Hookup.

Want to be a Tech-Savvy Senior? NPL Has Your Hookup. October 7, 2025 Cyber Seniors graduating class, 2025 Digital Inclusion Week is here with a lineup of free programming to help…

Tackling Kindergarten Anxiety

Tackling Kindergarten Anxiety August 3, 2018 As you and your child embark on this big life change, it’s important to start a conversation that not only allows you both to articulate your worries, but to also put an air of excitement around this next step…

Why I Read YA

Why I Read YA August 27, 2018 If you're looking for something exciting to read, I suggest browsing in the Young Adult section. Don't think reading about teenage drama is for you? Let me tell you, YA is so much more, and there is something for everyone…

The Marvelous Yuyi Morales

The Marvelous Yuyi Morales October 2, 2018 One of the most marvelous writers and illustrators of children's literature today, Yuyi Morales mines her Mexican childhood for the magical words and riotous colors that inform her beautiful books. She has won…

RIP Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul

RIP Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul August 16, 2018 Aretha Franklin, who began her singing career at her daddy’s New Bethel Baptist church in Detroit at age 10, died Thursday. She was 76…

Doughnuts and Coffee since 1937...and Buried Treasure since the Civil War

Doughnuts and Coffee since 1937...and Buried Treasure since the Civil War August 25, 2018 This month’s blog is a two-for-one: the history of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and its connection to Nashville, plus a look at the Civil War and rumors of hidden gold in…