One weird problem that plagues Nashville’s early history — and I think we’ve talked about this before — is that there’s a bunch of information historians have that is so well-known to them that they assume everyone knows it which,…
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How to Improve Your Night Vision
For many people, especially older people, the beauty of nighttime is getting obscured by a condition called nyctalopia, more commonly referred to as night blindness. Not only can these people not appreciate the beauty of the night, they cannot easily…
Read MoreThe Truth About The Woman Behind ‘Granny White Pike’
Even an odd street name like “Granny White” fades into the background for anyone who regularly drives the shady two-lane road to Brentwood. But a few listeners have submitted Curious Nashville questions about it, like this one: Was Granny White…
Read MoreNovel Idea: Let Private Investors Pay for Mass Transit
Nashville: the name brings to mind country music, Tennessee whiskey, country fried steak, and light rail. Well, OK, not yet that last one. The city currently has only one rail line, which provides infrequent service aimed solely at moving commuters…
Read MoreBroccoli At It’s Best: Steamed
Vegetables offer a wide range of health benefits, but some seem to have greater potential to ward off disease than others. Broccoli falls into this category, having been widely studied for its many health effects. Research shows this cruciferous veggie…
Read MoreLow Wage Employees Disappointed by Lack of Benefits
More Nashvillians are finding work, and the unemployment rate is now below 4 percent. Yet at the same time nearly one of every five residents — 19.9 percent — lives in poverty. These two figures have led a broad coalition…
Read MoreCoworking Space for Entrepreneurs Opens in Wilson County
Software engineer Parker Agee is excited to unveil his vision for a co-working community at The Mill at Lebanon this fall. Agee has secured a room in the loft portion of The Mill which will house his business, Create Coworking,…
Read MoreSex Slavery Victim Saved by Local Judge’s Interest
Sex trafficking is a terrible reality in Middle Tennessee, and one survivor is sharing her story of survival with News 2. As she clutched a teddy bear, the woman said she is afraid to be identified “because he’s still out…
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