jwilkins@wpln.org Angel is also a devoted mother, partner, dog lover, cook, writer and educator. Education Reporter Rose grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and Montespertoli, Italy. I hosted various sports shows and a classic hip-hop show titled Can I Kick Out. (He also seems to be the only one who knows where we keep the Megahertz.) He started working for WPLN in 2003, holding positions in membership and marketing, before leaving to start a freelance web development firm in 2008. Khalil Ekulona has been involved with media for almost his entire life. (And not my fart sounds.) Blake Farmer is Nashville Public Radio's senior health care reporter. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. 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. 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. (615) 760-2011 Favorite artists: Stephen Malkmus, My Morning Jacket, Fiona Apple, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Phish, Billy Strings, St. Vincent + basically any funk, soul and rock n roll with HORNS (i.e. 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. Section. When she isn't working, she is most likely enjoying a craft cocktail at a local watering hole or singing at your friendly neighborhood karaoke joint. Criminal Justice Reporter In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry, volunteering around the city, and watching hockey. 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. Rose grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and Montespertoli, Italy. I played in church, and everywhere else. She joined the team in October 2021. See Alexis's story archive at wpln.org. Communications Director at Tennessee Dept. When she's not reporting, you can find her cooking, crocheting or foraging for mushrooms. He was part of the talent stable for the syndication launch, and first three years, of Westwood Ones popular Nash Icon format. She enjoys old time fiddle music, interpreting peoples dreams, and watching college basketball. Nashville, TN 37210 Main Number: 615-369-7222 News: 615-369-7236 Email: News Newsroom Fax: 615-369-7329 Weather: 615-369-7289 Email: Weather || Send News, Weather Photos Email: Programming. 1-800-342-8237. Account Manager Blaise Gainey I moved to Alabama in 2004, so even though Kanye West College Dropout was in my CD player, I could get down to some country. You will probably see her wild blonde curly hair bouncing around on Nashvilles running trails. 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." 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. So, kick back, jam out to some tunes, have a few drinks and explore the wide range of music we have to offer. Carley Gordon joined the WSMV4 news team in 2009. Steve was named President and CEO of Nashville Public Radio in April, 2019. Kyle serves on the board of The Brooks Fund. suzanne@wpln.org Morning Host I am thrilled to begin sharing time on WNXP as morning host, promoting music discovery and celebrating our dynamic local scene. Cameron Adkins is WPLN's Chief Engineer, otherwise known as the guy who keeps us on the air. Newsroom . She co-anchors WSMV4 Today and also anchors WSMV4 at Noon. When shes not hosting or reporting, Rachel can be found cooking and posting her creations to social media, all while watching true crime shows. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. 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. Strategist at Centresource, Founder at MDiv and MAC Student at Covenant Theological Seminary, Feature Writing, Songwriting, Guitarist, Vocalist, Feature Articles, Editing, Graphic Design, Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Dollar General, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Dollar General, Social Media, Public Relations, Web at Navigation Advertising. Before making Middle Tennessee home, she worked for two years as a reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX 25 in Oklahoma City. Tony Gonzalez oversees WPLNs special projects, produces the Curious Nashville podcast, and edits freelance contributions. 615-760-2020 paigejack@wnxp.org Affiliate Broker at Forest Hills Realtors, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser at, FHA, Conventional, REO Valuation, Multi-family Units, PMI Removal, One-man-band, Interviewing, Writing, Filming, Editing, Live Broadcast. Alexandria Adams joined the WSMV4 team in October 2017 as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). Marianna Bacallao I started as an intern at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and worked my way up to Music Director. Jeff Haynie Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. From growing up on the country classics and classic rock to developing my own personal taste and discovering the various types of artists Nashville had to offer, I became completely consumed with discovering new music. 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. President and CEO Josh Connor An avid sports fan, Bugg is also a slow but steady runner and a relatively new motorcycling enthusiast. Its all happening! Marissa Sulek is a reporter who joined the WSMV4 team in November 2020. 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. 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Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. Still do. Her radio and multimedia work has been featured on NPR and The PBS News Hour. She has emceed numerous charity events, helping with as many local causes as she can. She is a Middle Tennessee native and started listening to WPLN as a high schooler in Murfreesboro. Previously, his reporting focused on education and the military. Specifically, Phil's work raised questions about hundreds of millions of dollars in state contracts awarded by Tennessee Gov. Lisa Spencer is the chief meteorologist at WSMV4 Nashville. Visit Help Center. She goes to as many elementary schools as she can to serve as a guest reader and helps teach Sunday School at The Temple. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Holly Thompson Anchor Holly Thompson is a nine-time Emmy Award and multiple Associated Press award-winning journalist who's ready to wake you up in the mornings! In a news world rampant with staff reductions, Bugg is particularly pleased WPLN has doubled the number of full-time reporters. 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. 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. 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. 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. jewly@wnxp.org Colleen Phelps is the host of Live in Studio C on 91Classical and the and Classically Speaking podcast. Randles and station management said they couldn't come to an agreement for a new contract, and his old contract expired Monday.. He lives in East Nashville with his wife and daughter and dabbles in hobbies like juggling, gardening, and birdwatching. Phil Williams is chief investigative reporter for NewsChannel 5's nationally award-winning investigative team. An avid sports fan, Bugg is also a slow but steady runner and a relatively new motorcycling enthusiast. Affiliate Broker at Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, Medicare Specialist at Elder Law Practice of Timothy L. Takacs. 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 a Middle Tennessee native and started listening to WPLN as a high schooler in Murfreesboro. She got her start in public radio freelance producing for NPR and reporting at WMOT, the on-campus station at MTSU. 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. She loves to cook (well really to eat), which lead her to start an herb and veggie garden during the pandemic. Mikayla has been working in radio broadcasting for nearly 3 years. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Storm 5 Alert this evening and tonight (3.1.23). She is a believer in, and sustaining member of, public media. A native North Carolinian, Margaret graduated from Wake Forest University. She began as a classical music host and later ran the 91Classical music service. See Caroline's story archive at 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. Morning Show Co-Host/Assistant Music Director at WGSQ-FM, Experienced, Imaginative Publicist and Award Winnng Copywriter, Writer, public relations and social media specialist. 615-760-2032 Social Media, Broadcast, Editing, Video Production, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, ENPS, Producing, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Voiceovers, Non-linear Editing. She lives in Nashville with her husband, a photojournalist with the Tennessean, their toddler son and the familys five cats. Television, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Broadcast, Editing, Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Student at Middle Tennessee State University. 615-760-2006 615-760-2034 and an avid AP Style enforcer. She created and hosts a podcast called the Post Purity Project. She joined the team in September 2021. Kyle serves on the board of The Brooks Fund. 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. She was WPLNs digital news intern in 2021 before joining the station full-time as a newscast and digital producer. Anna Gallegos-Cannon is a native Texan who bounced around the United States before landing in Nashville in 2018. He is also a Leadership Music alumnus and was nominated for the Nashville Emerging Leader Award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. 615-760-2004 amarshall@wpln.org Hes also served as the co-host of Good Day New Mexico on KOB4, and as a correspondent with New Mexico PBS. Though shes from Kansas City, Missouri, Andrea has called many places home, including Colorado Springs, New York City and Dublin. Director of Sponsorship Sales Doctors prescribe Ozempic off label: Is that OK? A winner of multiple regional Emmy Awards, Phil has also been honored with a national Emmy. Since graduating from Alabama, I have been a program director and producer for Tide 100.9 and a producer for ESPN 102.5 The Game in Nashville. Caroline Eggers From growing up on the country classics and classic rock to developing my own personal taste and discovering the various types of artists Nashville had to offer, I became completely consumed with discovering new 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. Public File: publicfile@wsmv.com - 615-353-2260. She was the reporting intern at WPLN News in the fall of 2018 and afterward an intern on NPRs Education Desk. Growing up in Southern California I would listen to Power 106 and pretend to be an on-air personality, while other kids wanted to be doctors and lawyers. 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. 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. Anita Bugg I was born in Milwaukee, WI. Mack is WPLN's Director of Digital Products. He previously worked for The Florida Channel and WTXL-TV. But indoors, I found a lot of ways to get into music. Cameron Adkins is WPLN's Chief Engineer, otherwise known as the guy who keeps us on the air. 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. 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. 615-760-2031 Eventually, I became a part of their on air staff and was able to develop my skills as a DJ. 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. ( online surveys) Lynnette We moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2001. Born in New Jersey, raised in Maryland, Khalil received his degree in political science from Elon University (then Elon College). 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