csisk@wpln.org In 2020, I launched my own show called Acid Reflux on Acme Radio, spinning garage, psych rock and any other weird things I love. He returned in 2010 and has been working on the station's digital strategy, content and technology ever since. Engagement Coordinator Senior Reporter/Producer of Special Projects All signs point to the fact that we will probably retire here by choice. He was part of the talent stable for the syndication launch, and first three years, of Westwood Ones popular Nash Icon format. Ambriehl holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University. Blake Farmer is Nashville Public Radio's senior health care reporter. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked . All Things Considered Host 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. Mother Teresa. She's also worked at public radio stations in Reno, Salt Lake and New York. Education Reporter Kyle serves on the board of The Brooks Fund. In 2012, Phil was recognized with the duPont Award for his "Policing for Profit" investigation of Tennessee drug interdiction agencies. It is essential that our staff also is diverse and that we foster an inclusive workplace for all. He and his husband Stewart, an accomplished Young Adult author, singer songwriter and college professor, have four wonderful children and a French Bulldog who light up their lives. Tony Gonzalez oversees WPLNs special projects, produces the Curious Nashville podcast, and edits freelance contributions. Keri has a masters in Teaching and Learning from Lipscomb University, a B.A. Weve produced an analysis of the gender and racial/ethnic balance of our newsroom, leadership and our coverage area as of July 13, 2021. Mack Linebaugh She is a former member of the world renowned, GRAMMY Award-winning Fisk Jubilee Singers and has devoted much of her life to creative expression. Born in Arkansas and raised in North Louisiana, Jason moved to Nashville in 1993 to attend Belmont University where he majored in English and minored in Music Business. Shortly thereafter, CBS asked him to return to New York where he was VP and General Manager of two all news radio stations, 1010 WINS and WCBS Newsradio 880. 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. 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. Blake Farmer is Nashville Public Radio's senior health care reporter. tgonzalez@wpln.org My mother was listening to R&B and soul dating back to the 60s going from Motown to the sweet sounds of Mary J Blige. My career has been sports to this point, but what a lot of people do not know is music radio was my first passion. 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. Jewly Hight 615-760-2002 Rose speaks English, Italian, and French. carl@wpln.org She is thrilled to be reporting in her home state. As far as I was concerned, that joke stayed fresh for a whole year, but I was just a kid. As a result, more than 75 people were sent to prison. Caroline Eggers Margaret Raney is the Major Gifts Officer at Nashville Public Radio where she works with donors to help facilitate generous, transformational charitable gifts to the station. Membership Specialist 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. 718,284 people follow this. Anna Gallegos-Cannon Rebecca volunteers with numerous community food drives, the Nashville Rescue Mission and is trained as a volunteer coordinator with Hands on Nashville. Newsroom . A proud Longhorn, Rebecca graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, earning degrees in both journalism and government. She got her start in public radio freelance producing for NPR and . Watch for live newscasts and the latest weather, breaking and local news, in-depth. He previously held the State Government Reporter position for WFSU News in Tallahassee. Director of Sponsorship Sales I love music, I love people and I love a good yarn. 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). Morning Host 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 . She is passionate about audio storytelling and particularly loves uncovering the historical contexts that illuminate current events. Most recently, as a General Assignment Reporter at Cincinnati Public Radio, she has worked to amplify underrepresent voices and perspectives. When she's not reporting, you can find her cooking, crocheting or foraging for mushrooms. She has a deep interest in history and has been known to dabble in photography, various textile crafts and open water swimming. Previously she has worked in Central Ohio at WOSU News, covering criminal justice and the addiction crisis, and was named Ohio's reporter of the year by the Associated Press in 2019. 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. colleen@91classical.org Chris is the weekday sports anchor for WSMV4, having joined the team in 2011. I was born in Milwaukee, WI. Be sure to send her any tips she appreciates hearing them! Rose Gilbert is a multimedia producer for This Is Nashville. On the air, you will most definitely hear me letting my curiosity lead. Rebecca arrived in Nashville in May 2015, joining NewsChannel 5 as a reporter on the evening newscasts. Senior Editor Kat Drinkwater is thrilled to be a part of the Nashville Public Radio team. 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. A Georgia native, she was a contributor to Georgia Public Broadcasting during her undergrad years and served as editor-in-chief for Mercer Universitys student newspaper. 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. Rose speaks English, Italian, and French. Carole Sullivan Hosts "Today In Nashville", a live, local, lifestyle show that airs weekdays on WSMV4. 615-760-2004 Annually, we will publish a snapshot of who we are and the steps we are taking that lead to progress. Keri lives in the Donelson area with her husband, twin daughters, her mom and Becky the Cat. Rebecca is a bit of a local guru, well-versed in the latest happenings and newest restaurants in town. See all. Account Manager 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. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. I hosted various sports shows and a classic hip-hop show titled Can I Kick Out.. Regional Marketing Manager at Atmos Energy, Nashville Music Scene Examiner at Examiner.com, Contributing Writer at www.AngryCountry.com, Freelance (Not "Free-lance") Music Journalist/PR Writer and Proofreader For Hire. Julia Ritchey rgilbert@wpln.org Her work has also appeared in the New Yorker Radio Hour, NPR, Here & Now, The Colorado Independent, The Colorado Springs Gazette and HuffPost. 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. Tony Gonzalez Born in Arkansas and raised in North Louisiana, Jason moved to Nashville in 1993 to attend Belmont University where he majored in English and minored in Music Business. She is currently a fellow in ProPublicas Local Reporting Network. Chas joined WPLN in 2015 and became an editor in 2018. VP of Finance and Technology I enjoyed solo and co-hosted free-format programs every semester throughout my four undergrad and first two alumni years in Columbia, S.C., before relocating to Nashville in 2009. When she's not reporting, she enjoys visiting museums and checking out the local music scene. Executive Producer, This Is Nashville He previously held the State Government Reporter position for WFSU News in Tallahassee. As a member of the leadership team, she trained and coordinated the efforts of reporters and producers across 50+ stations, wrote and edited a community engagement playbook and launched a national talk show around the election. In that college town, she worked for commercial stations and discovered her first public radio "home" with WKMS. 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. Bill Haslam's administration. kbradley@wpln.org The first time that I was given a microphonea cheap, little plastic deal attached to a toy keyboardI thought it was funny to mash my lips into it and make farting noises. When she's away from the station, she can be found brewing award-winning homebrew beer, or telling her Scottish Terrier that he's the cutest little fur demonyes he is. Since 2010 he helped launch a publishing division for music company Thirty Tigers, co-founded entertainment listings engine Do615 and was a founding consultant for the annual tech investment conference 36/86. Nina Cardona is a native of Middle Tennessee and near-lifelong listener to WPLN. Major Gifts Officer Ambriehl Crutchfield Nashville News Nashville Metro LPRs up and running, aid in arrest of teen Nashville / 5 hours ago Top Nashville Headlines Community supports card shop owner after fire Nashville / 9. and an avid AP Style enforcer. Program Director Paige Pfleger Her desire to uplift local arts initiatives is fueled by her passion to advocate for artists, to help amplify their stories to audiences here at home, and abroad. Cameron grew up in Middle Tennessee and showed a "knack" for all things technical while still in high school. Be sure to look at other regions near Nashville, TN to find the records of more people. Experts say the video will be key but other challenges are ahead in what could be a first-of-its-kind criminal trial in Memphis. Recently he served as the host and producer of No More Normal, the pandemic-focused radio show on KUNM in Albuquerque. Though shes from Kansas City, Missouri, Andrea has called many places home, including Colorado Springs, New York City and Dublin. She is a former member of the world renowned, GRAMMY Award-winning Fisk Jubilee Singers and has devoted much of her life to creative expression. As an actor and voice-over artist, she has voiced characters forVeggie Tales,starred in commercials for the Tennessee Lottery and Dollar General, and appeared in numerous short films and theater productions. Zea grew up listening to NPR from the backseat of her parents' station wagon, and jumped at the opportunity (quite literally, she leapt into the air when the call came through) to work for Nashville Public Radio. IRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative journalism around the globe. 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. She lives in Nashville with her husband, a photojournalist with the Tennessean, their toddler son and the familys five cats. He and his husband Stewart, an accomplished Young Adult author, singer songwriter and college professor, have four wonderful children and a French Bulldog who light up their lives. He has also been a touring musician, released albums, and had his songs published in film and television. Visit Help Center. Rachel Iacovone (YAH-kuh-VOAN-ee) is the morning host for Nashville Public Radio. The first time that I was given a microphonea cheap, little plastic deal attached to a toy keyboardI thought it was funny to mash my lips into it and make farting noises. These women are very well educated ladies that come from some of the biggest schools in the country. His writing has appeared atThe New York Times,The Atlantic, NPR'sCode SwitchandCatapult, among other outlets. See Tony's story archive at wpln.org. Ambriehl has worked at NPR member stations WKYU in Bowling Green, Ky., WBEZ in Chicago and WVXU in Cincinnati. Ambriehl Crutchfield is WPLN's metro reporter. Angel Adams Ill tell em on the radio, in print, or next to you at the corner bar. He served as News Director and Executive Editor of 1010 WINS in New York City before moving into station management at WTOP in Washington, DC. 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. 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. Sharon Danquah joined the WSMV4 Nashville team as a reporter in 2022. Prior to joining WPLN, Anna was a digital producer for The Tennessean. ceggers@wpln.org His audio stories have aired on WPLN and WBUR'sHere and Now. In his off time you'll find him cheering on the Blue Raiders, playing softball and hanging out with "Army" (Armistead Maupin), the world's best Dachshund. 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. A nonprofit professional full-time, Ive remained blissfully music biz adjacent in Music City, U.S.A., partnering with artists, venues and festivals via nonpartisan voter engagement organization HeadCount at live music and community events. Beginning in 2017, I returned to the FM airwaves with the all-volunteer, low-power station WXNA and hosted Wednesday morning show What Moves You, manning live broadcasts, amplifying the work and stories of guest artists and packaging recorded content in the age of COVID. What else is there? Anita J. Bugg graduated with a B.A. Rachel is a Florida Gulf Coast University alumna (wings up!) Sharon Danquah joined the WSMV4 Nashville team as a reporter in 2022. A native of Goodlettsville, TN, Kyle graduated from MTSU with a degree in communications. Growing up in East Nashville, Blake attended Lipscomb Academy. She is a Middle Tennessee native and started listening to WPLN as a high schooler in Murfreesboro. She hired the founding team, and then successfully launched the show in March 2022. She has a deep interest in history and has been known to dabble in photography, various textile crafts and open water swimming. Andrea Tudhope Marshall contributes regularly to WPLN's partnership with Nashville Noticias, a Spanish language news program, and studies Arabic. Highlight of my life. (He also seems to be the only one who knows where we keep the Megahertz.) Marquis Munson mrobertson@wpln.org Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. Margaret Raney is the Major Gifts Officer at Nashville Public Radio where she works with donors to help facilitate generous, transformational charitable gifts to the station. His investigations have earned him journalism's highest honors, including three. ", The year before, the Peabody Awards named Phil's "Toxic School Water" investigation as a nominee. Still do. He oversees digital platforms for WPLN and WNXP. The station hired her as a reporter, eventually promoting her to news director. (He also seems to be the only one who knows where we keep the Megahertz.) Director of Membership Before coming to Music City, she spent some time in the Tar Heel State. Highlight of my life. Paige Pfleger covers criminal justice for WPLN News. Born and raised in Nashville, I had no choice but to develop an affinity for music. Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. She joined the team in September 2021. and my best friend growing up would have me head banging to some Pantera. Prior to joining WPLN, Anna was a digital producer for The Tennessean. I had always prided myself on my ability to set the mood and make a killer a playlist (just ask my yoga students), but I loved learning the ins and outs of radio specifically. He received his undergraduate degree and MBA at Tennessee State University. My hobbies are listening to and collecting music, all kinds; football (Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys); fishing, hiking and camping and spending time with my wife and kids. in Sociology from Montclair University, and a certificate in Immersion Spanish Language Study in Mexico and Guatemala. He is also a Leadership Music alumnus and was nominated for the Nashville Emerging Leader Award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a faculty member at Nashville State Community College. Alexis returned to WPLN in 2020 as a newscast producer and took over the education beat in 2022. cabrams@wpln.org zea@wpln.org 615-760-2025 Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Beyond deadlines, she is frequently dancing, playing piano and photographing wildlife and her poodle, Princess. I grew up around a melting pot of music. To gauge Phil's impact, consider this quote from a prominent Nashville political strategist: "If the press calls, call your PR person. I was born in Milwaukee, WI. suzanne@wpln.org 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. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Blake Farmer Jeff Haynie Before coming to Nashville, she worked on NPR's daily economics program The Indicator and the award winning climate podcast Drilled. 1-800-342-8237. 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