Nashville native Angel Adams holds a BS in Business Administration, Music Business concentration from Fisk University and Belmont University (a bridge program) as well as a BA in English from Fisk and a Masters of Public Administration from TSU. She was previously the Director of Operations for Safe Haven Family Shelter. He is also a Leadership Music alumnus and was nominated for the Nashville Emerging Leader Award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Magnolia McKay is a multimedia producer based in Nashville who first cut her audio journalism teeth in San Francisco at NPR affiliate station KALW. He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University and a member of the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame. mmckay@wpln.org kpagetta@wpln.org He returned in 2010 and has been working on the station's digital strategy, content and technology ever since. She was the 2015 recipient of the Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship for Acting (Theater) and a winner of aNashville Scene2021 Best of Nashville Critics' Pick for her work as the producer, director and lead actor inThe Passion of Ethel Rosenberg(a Radio Play)podcast. celia@wnxp.org You will probably see her wild blonde curly hair bouncing around on Nashvilles running trails. Previously, he served as the Comptroller at Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center and worked in various roles at Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company. As a result, more than 75 people were sent to prison. He was a member of the prestigious Nashville Mayors Music Council, served on the NARAS/Grammy Board and worked with the Nashville Film Festival and Tin Pan South. Her reporting on homelessness and a runoff-related fish kill for the Bowling Green Daily News earned her 2020 Kentucky Press Association awards in the general news and extended coverage categories, respectively. Employee Communications Specialist at Caterpillar Financial, Broadcast, ENPS, Radio, Stories, Avid, Media Production, Storytelling, News Intern at WSOC-TV Channel 9, Reporter/, EMSA Summer Graduate Intern at The College at Brockport State University Of New York, Email Marketing Specialist at GannettLocal, Web Designer / Developer at, Email Marketing Specialist at Gannett Local. Rachel Iacovone ", The year before, the Peabody Awards named Phil's "Toxic School Water" investigation as a nominee. She is a Middle Tennessee native and started listening to WPLN as a high schooler in Murfreesboro. When hes not guiding Nashville Public Radios technical and production systems, he enjoys reading and writing, music, sunsets at the beach, and cheering on his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes. Her radio and multimedia work has been featured on NPR and The PBS News Hour. Before coming to Nashville, she worked on NPR's daily economics program The Indicator and the award winning climate podcast Drilled. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. His writing has appeared atThe New York Times,The Atlantic, NPR'sCode SwitchandCatapult, among other outlets. So, kick back, jam out to some tunes, have a few drinks and explore the wide range of music we have to offer. After Icon, Josh joined Nashvilles market leading music station. Morning Show Co-Host/Assistant Music Director at WGSQ-FM, Experienced, Imaginative Publicist and Award Winnng Copywriter, Writer, public relations and social media specialist. President and CEO Terry Bulger is different, so too are his stories. So, kick back, jam out to some tunes, have a few drinks and explore the wide range of music we have to offer. (And not my fart sounds.). She's been with Nashville Public Radio since 1995, serving as Morning Edition host, assignment editor and then news director for fifteen years. She was the reporting intern at WPLN News in the fall of 2018 and afterward an intern on NPRs Education Desk. margaret@wpln.org When I marched on the high school drum line, one of the cadences in our repertoire was a riff on the 69 Boyz banger Tootsee Roll. In the first of many all-female bands I was in, we crammed into my bedroom to scream Courtney Love lyrics a capella and I pounded the shit out of my pawn shop drum kit. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Beyond deadlines, she is frequently dancing, playing piano and photographing wildlife and her poodle, Princess. 615-760-2038 Khalil Ekulona Before coming to Nashville, she was the morning host and general assignment reporter for WVIK Quad Cities NPR, where she hosted through a record-breaking wind storm that caused statewide power outages. In a partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, Blake covers health in Tennessee and the health care industry in the Nashville area for local and national audiences. Angel is also a devoted mother, partner, dog lover, cook, writer and educator. Paige A. Jack is a dynamic visual storyteller from Washington, D.C. who has familial roots in the Nashville community. The degenerative brain . Hes also served as the co-host of Good Day New Mexico on KOB4, and as a correspondent with New Mexico PBS. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. She's been with Nashville Public Radio since 1995, serving as Morning Edition host, assignment editor and then news director for fifteen years. Nashville native Angel Adams holds a BS in Business Administration, Music Business concentration from Fisk University and Belmont University (a bridge program) as well as a BA in English from Fisk and a Masters of Public Administration from TSU. At the end of the day my goal is to tell stories that are as good as the ones my dad tells me. Cruz is a North Carolina native and graduated from North Carolina State University, in North Carolina's capital city, with degrees in Meteorology and Spanish. For the last several years, Ive been contributing a lot to National Public Radio, NPR Music and other big outlets, like The New York Times and Vulture, often interpreting Nashville happenings for national audiences. Weve produced an analysis of the gender and racial/ethnic balance of our newsroom, leadership and our coverage area as of July 13, 2021. Visit Julia's news story archive at wpln.org. Mikayla Elias Chas joined WPLN in 2015 and became an editor in 2018. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. Marianna Bacallao (mary-AH-nuh bahk-uh-YOW) is a Cuban American journalist and the new afternoon host for Nashville Public Radio. While completing her Master's degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans, Kat began her new role as Assistant Director of United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County in Oxford, MS. After falling in love with the Nashville area, she and her husband relocated to Nashville, TN and joined Gilda's Club Nashville as Development Manager. The percussionist and singer was a founding member of award-winning chamber music ensemble Sound Riot and has recorded an album of new music for marimba, dedicated to recently born zoo animals. Keri Pagetta When hes not guiding Nashville Public Radios technical and production systems, he enjoys reading and writing, music, sunsets at the beach, and cheering on his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes. I was born in Milwaukee, WI. But indoors, I found a lot of ways to get into music. At 88nine I also got to speak passionately about the music I love on the radio, which is a true gift and I still get to do every day. Before joining Nashville Public Radio in 2021, Michael Robertson (he, him) was the Business Finance Manager at Metro Nashville Public Schools for nearly six years. She became the station's VP of Content in 2016. And her reporting on the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tenn., was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the Goldsmith Award, and a National Magazine Award. Rachel was outside as the eye of Hurricane Irma passed over Southwest Florida and on air for WGCU, the same station she listened to as a kid as Hurricane Wilma tore the roof off her childhood home. There is nothing I love more than supporting the artists I love, so I was thrilled when I began my radio journey in 2015 at Lightning 100 where I was able to book up-and-coming artists for in-studio performances and club shows and support programming efforts specifically within the indie and local music realms. Recently he served as the host and producer of No More Normal, the pandemic-focused radio show on KUNM in Albuquerque. She grew up in Eugene and Portland, Oregon and moved east after graduating from Whitman College. in Sociology from Montclair University, and a certificate in Immersion Spanish Language Study in Mexico and Guatemala. A proud Longhorn, Rebecca graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, earning degrees in both journalism and government. She and Drew are also skilled at woodworking, tiling and cosmetic renovations, transforming multiple homes, including their current house. gary@wpln.org Cameron Adkins is WPLN's Chief Engineer, otherwise known as the guy who keeps us on the air. She previously worked as a copy editor for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, a reporter for The Oakland Tribune, and hockey writer for Sports Illustrated, among other media jobs. He was part of the talent stable for the syndication launch, and first three years, of Westwood Ones popular Nash Icon format. So much has happened in Nashville in recent years, and Rebecca has been there for all of it. (248) 914-1426 Be sure to send her any tips she appreciates hearing them! I hosted various sports shows and a classic hip-hop show titled Can I Kick Out. He previously held the State Government Reporter position for WFSU News in Tallahassee. Before completing his degree, he earned a job at a local radio station and its nationally syndicated sister publication and went on to become Music Director. Blake Farmer is Nashville Public Radio's senior health care reporter. She aims to make sure that our station listens to its audience, not just the other way around. Justina Latimer joined the WSMV4 team in March 2021. His achievements have not gone unnoticed by his peers. Ive been immersed in thinking, talking and writing about music as a Nashville-based critic and journalist for the better part of two decades, long enough to witness radical revolutions, slow-moving evolutions and recurring cycles throughout the music-making world. She also won an Ohio Associated Press award for Best Enterprising Reporting for her reporting on displacement. Marissa Sulek is a reporter who joined the WSMV4 team in November 2020. Starbucks olive oil drinks a curiosity in Italy, Bryant family gets $28.85M settlement over crash, Nearly half of US murders going unsolved, data show, Greece train collision kills 26, at least 85 injured, Efforts to change TN abortion ban expected to fail, Subcommittee votes to extend TSU leadership, Whats Hot with Joe Breezy: Ed Sheeran on a new show, Ohio train derailment findings released amid clean-up, Attorneys to top court: Twitter liable in ISIS attack, Biden meets with B-9 as NATO rallies for Ukraine, 145K cans of baby formula recalled out of abundance, TN 10th least expensive state to live in, data finds. Ray returned to Nashville in 2019 with a dual intention of reconnecting with his musical roots and continuing work with organizations that make a difference. Still do. He lives in East Nashville with his wife and daughter and dabbles in hobbies like juggling, gardening, and birdwatching. And her reporting on the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tenn., was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the Goldsmith Award, and a National Magazine Award. VP of Programming He has also been a touring musician, released albums, and had his songs published in film and television. Two people were arrested after they were accused of trafficking a 17-year-old for purposes of commercial sex, according to the Tennessee Bureau of . jwilkins@wpln.org Phil Williams is chief investigative reporter for NewsChannel 5's nationally award-winning investigative team. Ill tell em on the radio, in print, or next to you at the corner bar. He also was a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, awarded through the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Specifically, Phil's work raised questions about hundreds of millions of dollars in state contracts awarded by Tennessee Gov. WSMV | News, Weather and Sports | Nashville, TN. She co-anchors WSMV4 Today and also anchors WSMV4 at Noon. Alexis Marshall is WPLN Newss education reporter. She is currently a fellow in ProPublicas Local Reporting Network. Television, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Broadcast, Editing, Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Student at Middle Tennessee State University. Cindy comes to Nashville from central Virginia, where she covered the courts at Rappahannock News. She has emceed numerous charity events, helping with as many local causes as she can. She covered all aspects of the massive Transportation Plan and voter referendum in 2018. 615-760-2016. He was part of the talent stable for the syndication launch, and first three years, of Westwood Ones popular Nash Icon format. Steve Haruch is senior producer of WPLN's daily news show,This Is Nashville. Back in San Francisco, she was also a peer counselor at San Francisco Women Against Rape, where she supported survivors on a hotline, in one-on-one counseling and in emergency rooms. The Trustoria Service Professional Directory provides you with all the information needed to discover the best person for every need. Jeff Haynie Before coming to Nashville, she worked on NPR's daily economics program The Indicator and the award winning climate podcast Drilled. Kyle serves on the board of The Brooks Fund. Bill Haslam's administration. Since arriving in Nashville in 2011, hes covered major breaking news, tapped into data and public records for civics stories, and featured inspiring people and unusual tales. My immersive study of rhythm began when I took up clogging, a percussive folk dance influenced by Black, indigenous and Irish styles and lots else besides, and I eventually shifted that energy over to drumming. failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. Most recently, as a General Assignment Reporter at Cincinnati Public Radio, she has worked to amplify underrepresent voices and perspectives. Stefano DiPietro is the meteorologist on News4 Today weekdays from 4-7 a.m. Melanie Layden is the weekend morning meteorologist on WSMV4 Today Saturday and Sunday mornings. 615-760-2020 In addition, IRE has recognized Phil's work on multiple occasions with its IRE Awards, including his investigation of the "Perks of Power" received by state lawmakers and former University of Tennessee president John W. Shumaker. Her reporting on race and inequality in public schools prompted a wholesale shift in enrollment and attitudes toward school choice in one Nashville neighborhood. Steve attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and began his radio career in the newsroom of KFWB in Los Angeles, where he was a Desk Assistant, rising to writer, producer and Assistant News Director. Jeremy Finley is the chief investigative reporter for WSMV4 Investigates. Though shes from Kansas City, Missouri, Andrea has called many places home, including Colorado Springs, New York City and Dublin. In 2020, she was senior producer for the USA TODAY podcast Changing the Game. During college, she worked for The Daily Princetonian, and interned with NPRs Eleanor Beardsley in Paris. Josh Connor 615-760-2034 Following a mutually sought private mediation between them, WSMV-TV Channel 4 (a Meredith Corporation television station in Nashville, TN) and its former evening news anchor, Demetria Kalodimos, have resolved all disputes related to her departure from the station in 2017. Before that, she worked at KCEN in Waco, Texas, where her series of reports on a sheriff accused of sexual harassment preceded an election where citizens voted him out of office. 19 Danielle Kernkamp (Bakersfield, CA) via instagram.com. Director of Finance 1801 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. Keri Pagetta joins the Nashville Public Radio team as its Accounting Specialist, processing accounts payable and receivable and supporting the Finance Department in a variety of ways. Corporate Support Representative nina@wpln.org Ambriehl believes in centering community voices and concerns in news coverage in order to create standout original content that listeners depend on from public radio. Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview . Corporate Support Representative I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to serve as a DJ for WNXP, sharing my fondness for the local music scene and beyond and helping Nashville discover their new favorite bands. Paige Pfleger Lisa Spencer is the chief meteorologist at WSMV4 Nashville. bfarmer@wpln.org I say all that to say I am sponge for great music, regardless of what genre its from. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry, volunteering around the city, and watching hockey. emily@wnxp.org Nina Cardona He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. Zea Miller Khalil Ekulona has been involved with media for almost his entire life. In 2020, she was senior producer for the USA TODAY podcast Changing the Game. During college, she worked for The Daily Princetonian, and interned with NPRs Eleanor Beardsley in Paris. Alexis Marshall She's also worked at public radio stations in Reno, Salt Lake and New York. (615) 760-2011 When she's not reporting, you can find her cooking, crocheting or foraging for mushrooms. He went to college in Texas at Abilene Christian University where he cut his teeth in radio at KACU-FM. Caroline Eggers covers environmental issues with a focus on equity for WPLN News through Report for America, a national service program that supports journalists in local newsrooms across the country. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. Keri has had a varied career working in the hospitality industry both in New York and Nashville, as a high school Spanish teacher in MNPS, and as a studio teacher on ABCs Nashville. Blaise Gainey is the youngest of three siblings, husband and father of two. There I started a segment called From the Music Desk where I interviewed over 500 artists including Thom York, Lizzo, Steve Martin, and Phoebe Bridgers. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. Ill tell em on the radio, in print, or next to you at the corner bar. In 2011 he moved back to DC to be Senior VP and Market Manager for the six CBS Radio stations. See all. Posted: September 13, 2022. Among her favorite quotes through which she draws inspiration is, If we have no peace, it's because we have forgotten we belong to each other." In 2022 the station named Rebecca anchor for the new 9 a.m. newscast. Rachel is a Florida Gulf Coast University alumna (wings up!) Rachel Iacovone (YAH-kuh-VOAN-ee) is the morning host for Nashville Public Radio. In a news world rampant with staff reductions, Bugg is particularly pleased WPLN has doubled the number of full-time reporters. Andrea has been in public media for 7 years, most recently serving as senior coordinating producer for America Amplified, a CPB-funded community engagement initiative. Chris is the weekday sports anchor for WSMV4, having joined the team in 2011. She is also a faculty member at Nashville State Community College. Niki Lattarulo joined the WSMV 4 team as a Sports Reporter in May 2022 after 2-1/2 years as the Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter at KCEN in Waco, Texas. As a kid, I traipsed around outside a lot. Khalil Ekulona has been involved with media for almost his entire life. 121,156 talking about this. jhaynie@wpln.org She enjoys old time fiddle music, interpreting peoples dreams, and watching college basketball. Since then, my whole life has been dedicated to the local music scene and sharing my knowledge with the Nashville community. Carl Pedersen Cindy Abrams is WPLNs Midday News Producer. Beginning his career as a print reporter, Phil was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Since coming to WPLN in 2016, he has earned multiple honors from the AP Awards and PRNDI, including the teams national Breaking News award in 2018. Account Manager Still, it shows the how he's made a big difference in this place he calls home. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/CONSUMER REPORTS) It's a deadly danger inside many homes: furniture that tips over. Emily Young Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details . I was listening to hip hop music with my older brother and uncles. When she's not reporting, she enjoys visiting museums and checking out the local music scene. Phil's stories have uncovered government waste and corruption, exposed drug interdiction officers shaking down innocent drivers for their cash, sent people to prison and prompted legislators to write new laws. ray@wpln.org Inherent to our mission is a commitment to ensuring our coverage reflects the diversity of our communities and the people we serve. Rose grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and Montespertoli, Italy. An avid sports fan, Bugg is also a slow but steady runner and a relatively new motorcycling enthusiast. 6,986 talking about this. Andrea Tudhope For the last several years, Ive been contributing a lot to National Public Radio, NPR Music and other big outlets, like The New York Times and Vulture, often interpreting Nashville happenings for national audiences. The Trustoria Professional Directory gives everyone all the professional records needed to get the right professional for every need. . By college, I was trying to emulate John Jabo Starks wily, funky-footed groove on James Browns Sex Machine. Current Conditions Forecast Radar Weather Alerts Nashville Average Temperature by Month Clarksville Weather Murfreesboro Weather Closings & Delays Backyard BBQ with Danielle Breezy Allergy Report. 615-760-2027 He's also enjoyed producing stories about midnight frog gigging and churches holding gun raffles. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. Her passion for telling engaging stories is conveyed through her work with music-based projects such as artist showcases, live music tours, creative direction, and digital design. In a partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, Blake covers health in Tennessee and the health care industry in the Nashville area for local and national audiences. Born and raised in Nashville, I had no choice but to develop an affinity for music. See Ambriehl's story archive at wpln.org. Rose Gilbert She co-anchors WSMV4 Today and. I also want to understand the contexts in which music is shaped, shared, categorized, marketed and experienced. Born and raised in Nashville, he works with the Kappa League, a mentoring program for young men focused on leadership and social and educational development. Though shes from Kansas City, Missouri, Andrea has called many places home, including Colorado Springs, New York City and Dublin. There I also made a podcast called Backspin: The Search for Milwaukees First Hip-Hop Song which I enjoyed doing more than anything else Ive ever done and was acclaimed in The New York Times. He previously worked for The Florida Channel and WTXL-TV. Rose speaks English, Italian, and French. During his time in Los Angeles, Khalil worked as an educator for at-risk high school students and an associate producer for film, and he founded the hip-hop group Fresh Air. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Doctors prescribe Ozempic off label: Is that OK? Multimedia Producer, This Is Nashville As a bonus, she got to keep her name the Illinois station, thinking Kalodimos. Previously, he worked at several ad agencies in Chicago and as a television Research Director in Nashville. She joined the Membership Department in 2012, and has been instrumental in growing the Sustaining Member Program. For that project, Phil also received a prestigious George Polk Award, a National Headliner Award, a Sigma Delta Chi Award (from the Society of Professional Journalists) and an IRE Award (from the Investigative Reporters and Editors organization). In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, outdoor activities and enjoying family time. Her passion for telling engaging stories is conveyed through her work with music-based projects such as artist showcases, live music tours, creative direction, and digital design. Ive been immersed in thinking, talking and writing about music as a Nashville-based critic and journalist for the better part of two decades, long enough to witness radical revolutions, slow-moving evolutions and recurring cycles throughout the music-making world. A singer/songwriter and music aficionado, Ray first came to Nashville in 2010 to attend Belmont University. She hired the founding team, and then successfully launched the show in March 2022. She has worked as a fundraiser at Wake Forest and Vanderbilt University and is happy to continue her career at WPLN and WNXPshe has listened to and loved public radio for as long as she can remember! Blake has worked at WPLN throughout his career, most recently serving as news director and primary editor for the newsroom. 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