About this episode

This episode explores the complex history of Tennessee's statehouse, including political conflicts and local news updates.

From a political fight (that compared Nashville to Sodom) to an untimely death and unusual grave, the story behind Tennessee’s physical seat of government has more twists than you might expect. Plus the local news for July 21, 2026 and reclaiming the American flag. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

People in this episode

Host: Nina Cardona

Topics covered

• Tennessee government
• Nashville history
• political conflict
• local news
• American flag

Keywords

• Tennessee
• Nashville
• statehouse
• political fight
• American flag
• local news
• July 21, 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nashville Public Radio

Places: Tennessee, Nashville

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