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Who loves talking about the weather?! Me, that's who! Did you know the early beginnings of the National Weather Service was actually under the U.S. Army in what was called the Signal Service? Actually it's not that surprising, but what might be is that here in Metro Archives, we have several of their original journals from the Nashville station. Read on if you're intrigued...

 

A movie about a musical about one hit wonders with JC Chasez and Topher Grace? Yes please.

Visionary science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has passed away at the age of 88.

Many parents would like their children to speak more than one language. It’s going to take a more than a few videos or (even!) books for your child to become bilingual, however. For children—or anyone—to acquire a second language, bilingualism must become a way of life.

As a new year dawns, so do the opportunities to seek and find new connections! These manga series look into two vastly different ways of how sometimes relationships get complicated!

Registration for the 8th Annual LEGO Competition is open! Calling all brick builderskid, teen, and adult! 

A TV series that intersects at one of the few points where art and fine dining meet.