While Vanderbilt has had fewer arrests and little in the way of police presence compared to other colleges during pro-Palestinian protests, WPLN's Marianna Bacallao reports repercussions for student protestors at the university have been among the most severe. wpln.org/post/what-sets…

Vanderbilt University hasn’t seen the same scale of protests and arrests as other colleges. But admins at the school were the first in the country to expel pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Inside that decision and the fallout for students & faculty 👇🏼

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In some areas, this week's storms were downright historic. WPLN's Rose Gilbert reports Clarksville got the most rain it's seen since the May 2010 flood, and Crossville, to the east, set a one-day record for rainfall. wpln.org/post/waves-of-…

Yesterday’s tornado in Maury County uprooted hundreds of trees, downed power lines and destroyed some homes. On Cothran Road, residents were in the direct line of impact from the storm. WPLN’s Blaise L Gainey spoke to residents in the area. wpln.org/post/lucky-to-…

Studies show that employee well-being, retention and productivity all increase with a four-day workweek. But how does it work? And is it as good as it sounds? Today we’re talking with experts, local employees and business owners to learn what it’s really like. Noon on 90.3 WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio.

I 've been out in Gallatin this morning trying to talk to folks impacted by the flooding. Started out at Station Camp Greenway near Long Hollow Pike. Water was high and rapid. It had clearly just receded from the parking lot.

Tammy Johnson, a resident on Cathron Road was upstairs when the tornado hit. This is what she woke up to.

Follow flooding updates today from field reporter Lexi Marshall and Maury County tornado updates from Blaise L Gainey.

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Tennessee storm updates:
* two people died Wednesday and others were injured
* intense flash flooding caused water rescues
* multiple school districts are closed or on late start

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There are about 3,000 customers without power as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.

And already, storms have had impact:

Metro Council passed legislation Tuesday requiring Nashville police to provide quarterly use of force reports to the body. The updated reports will take the data a step further, offering more details about the individual who was subjected to use of force. wpln.org/post/nashville…

Today's What Where When-sday, we talk this weekend's Strawberry Jubilee Festival, happening Saturday at the Nashville Farmer's Market!

Also this week in Nashville:
Neil Young & Crazy Horse, T-Bone Burnett, WNXP Presents eric slick, DEVO and more: wnxp.org/what-where-whe…

Turn off Do Not Disturb tonight.

Nashville and the counties to its north, east and west are under a tornado watch until 9 p.m., and WPLN's Char Daston reports there could be multiple rounds of damaging storms overnight. wpln.org/post/severe-st…

The Tennessee Renaissance Festival is an annual tradition.

In this episode, we’ll talk to Ren Fest enthusiasts who celebrate the medieval era of knights, fair maidens and faeries to learn what inspires them to this type of historical reenactment. Join us today at noon on WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio.

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Any Nashville chefs working on their cicada recipes? Genuinely would love to connect for a little WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio fun 👀

More severe weather is possible through Wednesday following scattered storms that included two tornadoes on Monday. WPLN's Char Daston reports NWS Nashville staff will be surveying damage in Wilson County and in the Smithville area of DeKalb County. wpln.org/post/severe-st…

Tennessee teachers may now be required to out transgender students, under a measure signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. WPLN's Marianna Bacallao reports it requires schools alert parents if their child has requested to go by a name that differs from their forms. wpln.org/post/gov-bill-…

Looking for a cicada recipe so Cynthia Abrams can make good on her promise ...

Hear her and a few of WPLN's cicada 'first-timers' — Blaise L Gainey Catherine Sweeney Miriam Kramer — share their cicada hopes & fears in this one:

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The latest group of Nashville natives to loudly remind the city they were here first is Brood XIX.

WPLN's Rachel Iacovone wanted to know how cicada first-timers were feeling as the bugs emerge, so turned to newsroom newbies for their hopes — and fears. wpln.org/post/listen-ci…