WPLN - Nashville Public Radio

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"Connecting our community through trusted information, inspiring music, and unique entertainment." WPLN's staff and management share the following set of values that form the culture of the station: To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity. To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters and public. To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience. To value the member and community support that our station receives. To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Series

Caption: Versify, Credit: Nashville Public Radio
8 Pieces

In each Versify short, a person tells a short story and then hears those words turned into an original poem.


Latest Pieces

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The opera 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' was composed by Gian Carlo Menotti for NBC's Television Opera Theatre. Its premiere fetched quite likely t...

Bought by WSKG, Interlochen Public Radio, Louisville Public Media, WHRV, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Immerse yourself in the music and voices of the original emissaries of American music to the world. In October of 1871, the oldest university in ...

Bought by WVTF, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., WWNO, WJAB, KUAF Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 12, 2021
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 8
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John Prine stands tall in the American Songbook, but his sudden passing leaves fans grieving at a distance. This one-hour special lets us celebrate...

Bought by KAAD-LP, Wyoming Public Radio, WAMU, and WFUV


  • Added: May 04, 2020
  • Length: 55:58
  • Purchases: 4
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A city councilwoman shares how her path to public service began with an act of intimidation.

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 05:18
  • Purchases: 3
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In many families, there’s that one person who plays family historian.

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 05:27
  • Purchases: 3
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More than most people, Ben Groner feels pretty lucky to be alive.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 05:21
  • Purchases: 2
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Ambushed by a menacing dog, a physics teacher taps into some unconventional wisdom in his attempt to flee.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 05:25
  • Purchases: 2
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Ask anyone about the neighbors and you'll hear a strong opinion.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 26, 2018
  • Length: 04:38
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Mar 26, 2018
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 4
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Fred grew up blind on a farm with 14 brothers and sisters — except he didn’t actually know he was blind at first.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 26, 2018
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 2