Blake Farmer

An unmistakable voice to public radio listeners around the nation, Blake Farmer has returned to the airwaves to host “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. He’s the kind of person who can interview anyone about anything. His curiosity and warmth make people comfortable on the air — even when he’s asking a tough question. Behind his nonchalance and self-deprecating style is a sincere desire to draw people together rather than drive them apart.

Before his two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. At WPLN, he previously served as host, editor and news director. He was regularly called on to act as emcee for station events or speak to community groups. He collected too many awards to display at once and is proudest of a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing.

Blake got his radio start in college at KACU-FM in Abilene, Texas, where he maintained employment even after a period of extended dead air that resulted from falling asleep during his late night shift. Abilene Christian University even honored him with the Gutenberg Award, which recognizes outstanding alumni working in journalism and mass communications.

Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.