What to Do without the CMA Music Fest

What to Do without the CMA Music Fest May 28, 2020 Dude! No CMA Fest this year? Denied! Usually this time of year, we start to see stages going up and various roads being closed downtown…

Be Gentle on Yourself

Be Gentle on Yourself May 18, 2020 Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I think now is a good time to revisit one of my favorite subjects: being good to yourself. I'll be very…

As Nashville Battles COVID-19, Our Library Lends a Helping Hand

As Nashville Battles COVID-19, Our Library Lends a Helping Hand May 18, 2020 Studio NPL Staff Create 900 Mask Extenders for Front-Line Workers */ Two mask extenders, created with…

Nashville Voices: Lauri Newell

Nashville Voices: Lauri Newell May 19, 2020 Lauri Newell doesn’t think of her life as extraordinary. “But then again,” she says, “I’m getting to nurture my family and our dreams at the same time…

Photos, Good News, and More

Photos, Good News, and More May 23, 2020 This month's Nashville history post is letting photography do the talking, with a variety of slideshows for all to enjoy. Starting with a tribute to all medical workers for their dedicated service during these…

Waiting for Tom Hanks

Waiting for Tom Hanks May 22, 2020 Why are we waiting for Tom Hanks? It seems like our friend, aka Forest Gump, aka Scott Turner, aka Tom Hanks has been in the news a lot lately. He…

Comics as Medicine

Comics as Medicine May 25, 2020 Drawing can help us express and process our emotions. It's also a popular way to share personal stories of illness, and to learn about health.…

Lil’ Readers Embrace Change with Read to Rise

Lil’ Readers Embrace Change with Read to Rise May 27, 2020 Growing Families and Growing Vocabulary on the Menu in This Month’s Update This story is the eighth part in a year-long…

Your Suffering Will be Legendary

Your Suffering Will be Legendary June 1, 2020 Frank Cotton is a hedonist. Frank Cotton is done with the paltry pleasures of this world, and is determined to find pleasure from beyond the human realm. Frank Cotton regrets that decision…

Family Folktales: Peter Bull

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:00 Family Folktales: Peter Bull Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Pink Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main Library.…

Family Folktales: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:00 Family Folktales: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Blue Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at…

Family Folktales: The Glass Mountain

Wed, 03/11/2020 - 12:00 Family Folktales: The Glass Mountain Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Yellow Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…

Legends of Film: Tom Baum

Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:00 Legends of Film: Tom Baum Legends of Film Podcast During this episode Bill talks to screenwriter Tom Baum. Mr. Baum’s credits include Carny, The Manhattan Project, and the upcoming Movies @ Main feature The Sender.…

Legends of Film: Jeffrey Alan Fiskin

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:00 Legends of Film: Jeffrey Alan Fiskin Legends of Film Podcast During this episode Bill talks to screenwriter Jeffrey Alan Fiskin. Fiskin’s credits include Revenge, Crackers, and the upcoming Movies @ Main feature …

Family Folktales: Jorinde and Joringel

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:00 Family Folktales: Jorinde and Joringel Family Folktales This story can be found in Andrew Lang’s Green Fairy Book. Hello, and welcome to Family Folktales from the Nashville Public Library.  I’m Susan Poulter, a Librarian at the Main…