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WPLN News

Curious Nashville: We found the namesake of Elm Hill Pike

Where is the “Elm Hill” of Elm Hill Pike? Curious Nashville listener Chad Smith works on the pike and notes it is a hilly area. So: Where is the actual elm hill?

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Styrofoam Winos Live at WNXP

There are no fixed roles in Styrofoam Winos. Lou Turner, Trevor Nikrant and Joe Kenkel trade instruments, vocals and ideas, letting each song take its shape through a chemistry built

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Fears over ballot switches spread every election. Here’s what Nashville is doing about it

Democratic voters have reported problems with Nashville’s voting machines. When they select the Democratic candidate for governor, Jerri Green, the machine will sometimes select Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn instead.

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4 tales from Tennessee election history to read during early voting that may surprise you

The NashVillager podcast rounds up four of the most influential and insightful election stories from Tennessee’s history.

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  • Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them Oct. 27, 2026
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