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In search of fresh air, a good story and a cold IPA. Erratic poster. Champion of contentment. Host of @thisisnashville_wpln and co-host of HealthQ.

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Today @flakebarmer interviewed local Nashville authors on @thisisnashville_wpln Nashville Public Radio

@susanhudsonmcbride was on the show talking about her book “Unfinished Business: Looking for Meaning Through the Eyes of a Southern Child”.

Here’s a snippet. You can find the complete segment. @thisisnashville_wpln

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September pt.1
I really tried to do only one part, but I had too many good pictures…sorry 😌

Also, what’s the most performative thing you do?

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“I see patients every week in my office who are tortured by the results of tests that they really didn’t need to ever have,” said Rita Redberg, a University of California-San Francisco Medical Center professor and cardiologist.

Medical tests like full-body scans are often marketed as a way to find diseases early and seek peace of mind. But many medical screenings carry costs and risks that patients might not expect. And the results often lead to additional testing in a phenomenon known as a “diagnostic cascade.” Studies show that overtesting and overdiagnosis can leave patients worse off than simply doing nothing.

So how do you decide whether a test is right for you? Redberg suggests asking yourself and your medical provider: What am I going to learn from this test? How is this test going to help in my care? Could I improve my health without doing this test?

She told HealthQ’s Cara Anthony that many test results, especially in her field of cardiology, end up pointing patients back to the basics of a healthy lifestyle, like eating well, exercising, and not smoking. And patients could make those changes even without a test.

The QTip: Before saying yes to the test, ask about the risks and benefits — even if your doctor recommends it.

Illustration: @studioria

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Progress starts with real conversation.

Safer Tennessee Board Chair Todd Cruse, Community Engagement Coordinator Katy Dieckhaus, and Advisory Board member Ketch Secor joined Blake Farmer on WPLN’s This Is Nashville to talk about firearm safety in Tennessee — including responsible ownership, secure storage, and practical ways to help keep families and communities safer.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring different perspectives to the table and keep the conversation focused on practical solutions.

#SaferTN #FirearmSafety #ResponsibleFirearmOwnership #Tennessee #ThisIsNashville

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Some rehearsal clips from last night! 🥰 We are SO excited to worship with you this Sunday!! Please join us! 8:40am (A Cappella) or 11:00am (Contemporary) at our OC Brentwood campus or 10:00am at our OC West End Campus! We are excited to have Lipscomb University Worship Arts students leading at the OC West End campus this week. We hope to see you Sunday!! 🩵

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Banjo Hall of Famer Ned Luberecki's first banjo lesson for Blake? Fix your face.

Stream the full episode at youtube.com/@wpln/videos.

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Tomorrow at noon (central time) I will be Blake Farmer’s guest on This Is Nashville 90.3 FM WPLN. Hopefully this quote will make more sense in context. Tune in and find out.

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Labor Day 2026 • This has been a big year for growth with my line dancing company. I’ve gotten booked for events in Miami, New York, Portland, Houston & so many other cool places. This journey has been rewarding & also uncertain at times, but totally worth it! My dad passed away two years ago on Labor Day & he was a hard working, passionate man. I can’t help but feel like since he passed away all of these things started coming together in ways I could never explain. Thanks, pops!
Can’t end this post without giving a big thanks to every single person/company who has contacted me & trusted me with your events. I’m beyond grateful!

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Building trust and credibility isn't easy. We're proud to be a trusted source, helping spark honest, thoughtful, and impactful conversations across Tennessee.

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Team MBPR headed over to @prsanashville’s The Perfect Pitch: Insights From Nashville Media Mainstays earlier this week for a powerhouse panel on building trusted relationships and collaborative storytelling with media. Thank you, Demetria Kalodimos, Blake Farmer and Andrea Williams, for your insights and for sharing stories that have stuck with you over the years.

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Community. Coalition. Chaos. We need the first two to withstand the third.

And you need a relentless spirit to usher forth a record imbued in collaboration & love. Well, Allison Russell has that in spades:

Photo 1: happy born day to 'In The Hour Of Chaos'

Photo 2: Brother Jones, Ruby Amanfu, and Allison at our Civic Engagement event at the National Museum of African American Music

Photo 3: Devon Gilfillian's concert on the eve of his album 'Time Will Tell' joined by Allison and Portara Ensemble performing "Glad To Be Here"

Photo 4: Margo Price & Allison swapping stories for their SiriusXM Outlaw Country special

Photo 5: Allison's fantastic Pandora Takeover on Black Music Forever is live now and a beautiful listen: https://pandora.app.link/MnDX8LaTD4b

Photo 6: Allison's insightful "This Is Nashville" interview available to enjoy on-demand now: https://wpln.org/post/episodes/allison-russell-in-the-hour-of-chaos/

Photo 7: You're gonna enjoy Allison's conversation on WMOT's "The String"

Photo 8: Appreciating the legacy of Bill Cody at WSM-AM with Charlie & Annie

Photo 9: electric fun at Lightning 100

Photo 10: BTS of behind-the-scenes for album release prep

Allison works so hard, it can't all be captured in 1 Instagram post...part 2 coming up...

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Random roundup of recent doings: @traywellington @kapalilong & @thecowgays coming on @thisisnashville_wpln & the annual @justusoasis fundraiser Pride run 🌈 supported by @hoka @cumberlandtransit & visiting Kinfolk Nashville writing camp to witness @domj.beats in action & unpacking the latest developments in AI & music with @songsponge & catching puppets with @annkpowers & watching @bettercalltheo debut on the @opry from side stage with @erinoz

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