I played in church, and everywhere else. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Host, This Is Nashville Mikayla has been working in radio broadcasting for nearly 3 years. She hired the founding team, and then successfully launched the show in March 2022. He has also been a touring musician, released albums, and had his songs published in film and television. Morning Show Co-Host/Assistant Music Director at WGSQ-FM, Experienced, Imaginative Publicist and Award Winnng Copywriter, Writer, public relations and social media specialist. In 1993, he won a Peabody Award for an investigation of the influence of special-interest lobbyists on Tennessee's legislature. Sharon Danquah joined the WSMV4 Nashville team as a reporter in 2022. Download the WSMV4 News and Weather apps . Moselle crime scene: What will Murdaugh jury see? Kyle joined the corporate support team in 2009. Eventually, I became a part of their on air staff and was able to develop my skills as a DJ. Feel free to email her for help with nonprofit events shes happy to give back to the community she loves. Senior Health Care Reporter Inherent to our mission is a commitment to ensuring our coverage reflects the diversity of our communities and the people we serve. 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. 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. She comes to WPLN from a reporting internship at The Tennessean. The Trustoria Service Professional Directory provides you with all the information needed to discover the best person for every need. I was born in Milwaukee, WI. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. Marissa Sulek is a reporter who joined the WSMV4 team in November 2020. jewly@wnxp.org Previously, his reporting focused on education and the military. and my best friend growing up would have me head banging to some Pantera. 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. Prior to joining WPLN, Anna was a digital producer for The Tennessean. mrobertson@wpln.org of Human Services. 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. 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. As a long time listener of public radio, she's looking forward to helping such a great organization continue its amazing growth while giving back to the Nashville community. Her work has appeared nationally on NPR, The Washington Post, Marketplace, and PRI's The World, and she has worked in the newsrooms of The Tennessean, Michigan Radio, WHYY, Vox and NPR headquarters in DC. Khalil Ekulona Marianna Bacallao (mary-AH-nuh bahk-uh-YOW) is a Cuban American journalist and the new afternoon host for Nashville Public Radio. 6,986 talking about this. He has also been a touring musician, released albums, and had his songs published in film and television. An avid WPLN listener, Josh values WPLN News unique and original content, and is excited to join this important Nashville resource. Tony Gonzalez Julia Ritchey is WPLN's afternoon news editor. 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. Courtney Allen is a reporter who joined the WSMV 4 team in October 2021. Previously, his reporting focused on education and the military. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. 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. 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. Anna Gallegos-Cannon Highlight of my life. He went to college in Texas at Abilene Christian University where he cut his teeth in radio at KACU-FM. Kat Drinkwater Angel is also a devoted mother, partner, dog lover, cook, writer and educator. She is originally from Knoxville, TN where her family still lives. anna@wpln.org All signs point to the fact that we will probably retire here by choice. Operations & Production Manager In a news world rampant with staff reductions, Bugg is particularly pleased WPLN has doubled the number of full-time reporters. She covered all aspects of the massive Transportation Plan and voter referendum in 2018. Born and raised in Nashville, I had no choice but to develop an affinity for music. She got her start in public radio freelance producing for NPR and reporting at WMOT, the on-campus station at MTSU. Anita Bugg She originally hails from Western North Carolina and enjoys baking and being outdoors with Bodhi, her beagle named after Patrick Swayze's character in Point Break. 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. Joshs work reached national scope when he began producing for legendary Nashville country music stations in 2007. Lydia Fielder is a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist (MMJ) at WSMV4 Nashville. Jason Moon Wilkins Colleen Phelps is the host of Live in Studio C on 91Classical and the and Classically Speaking podcast. 2023 www.tennessean.com. WSMV 4 Nashville and WSMV.com: Working to bring breaking news and important information to the people of Middle Tennessee. A graduate of Belmont University, they have worked on a wide spectrum of projects, from hip-hop singles to occult podcasts. Michael Warrick is a multimedia journalist (MMJ) who joined WSMV4 in June 2021. I was listening to hip hop music with my older brother and uncles. She joined the team in September 2021. His investigations have earned him journalism's highest honors, including three. 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As far as I was concerned, that joke stayed fresh for a whole year, but I was just a kid. 615-760-2038 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. nina@wpln.org Political Reporter Ambriehl holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast News from Western Kentucky University. Rose Gilbert As a small child, in his hometown of North Andover, MA, he loved to stare out the window, watching New England's powerful ocean storms. She got her start in public radio freelance producing for NPR and . Mother Teresa. IRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative journalism around the globe. Tiani Jones Nashville, TN Professions & Specialties Reporter News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Experience & Education Position: Reporter/Anchor at WKRN ABC, Reporter/Anchor at Young Broadcasting Title: Reporter/Anchor at WKRN ABC Location: Greater Nashville Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: Be sure to send her any tips she appreciates hearing them! kat@wpln.org He, his wife Teresa, and son CJ live with a spoiled cat in Hendersonville. 121,156 talking about this. Ill tell em on the radio, in print, or next to you at the corner bar. VP of Finance and Technology 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. She is thrilled to be reporting in her home state. Tony Gonzalez oversees WPLNs special projects, produces the Curious Nashville podcast, and edits freelance contributions. and last updated 4:56 AM, Feb 28, 2023. He started working for WPLN in 2003, holding positions in membership and marketing, before leaving to start a freelance web development firm in 2008. What else is there? 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. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Like countless other sweet suburbanites, I watched Cameron Crowes Almost Famous in high school and wiped clean my concepts of the future: when I grow up, Ill be a rock writer, a musician or a Band-Aid, I decided. He also was a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, awarded through the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. celia@wnxp.org 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. 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. Rachel Iacovone Alexis returned to WPLN in 2020 as a newscast producer and took over the education beat in 2022. Jason Moon Wilkins is an award-winning broadcast journalist with a diverse background and deep roots in the music industry. Prior to that she worked for Kansas Citys NPR station, KCUR, producing a daily show and reporting daily news and long-term investigative stories, including an award-winning series on gun violence, with a grant from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. Angel is also a devoted mother, partner, dog lover, cook, writer and educator. 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 . Visit Paige's story archive at wpln.org. Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Event Management, Press Releases, Promotions, Account System and methods for determining the orientation and position of a bone-implanted. 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. 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. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Julia Ritchey She is also a faculty member at Nashville State Community College. Rebecca is a bit of a local guru, well-versed in the latest happenings and newest restaurants in town. She enjoys old time fiddle music, interpreting peoples dreams, and watching college basketball. Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. Blake Farmer Before making Middle Tennessee home, she worked for two years as a reporter and fill-in anchor at FOX 25 in Oklahoma City. As a result, more than 75 people were sent to prison. 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. 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. She was the reporting intern at WPLN News in the fall of 2018 and afterward an intern on NPRs Education Desk. 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. She has emceed numerous charity events, helping with as many local causes as she can. Recently he served as the host and producer of No More Normal, the pandemic-focused radio show on KUNM in Albuquerque. It is essential that our staff also is diverse and that we foster an inclusive workplace for all. Editor Corporate Support Representative angel@wpln.org in Sociology from Montclair University, and a certificate in Immersion Spanish Language Study in Mexico and Guatemala. (248) 914-1426 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. Kyle Bradley bfarmer@wpln.org mknight@wpln.org Missouri born, and Midwest/Southwest raised, Josh Connor began his career as a freelance jingle and advertising writer and producer, later landing successful on-air and administrative roles in markets like Robinson, IL, and Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa. Program Director Born in New Jersey, raised in Maryland, Khalil received his degree in political science from Elon University (then Elon College). 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A proud Longhorn, Rebecca graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, earning degrees in both journalism and government. and my best friend growing up would have me head banging to some Pantera. Jeremy Finley is the chief investigative reporter for WSMV4 Investigates. 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. We L O V E Nashville! He left that position in 1997 to become a full-time touring and session musician and later transitioned into the business side of music working in management and events. Account Manager 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. Kat Drinkwater is thrilled to be a part of the Nashville Public Radio team. mack@wpln.org Major Gifts Officer She aims to make sure that our station listens to its audience, not just the other way around. The 2000s also included a stint at the Tennesseans weekly entertainment magazine and the development of the Next Big Nashville music festival and conference. Jewly Hight Born and raised in Nashville, I had no choice but to develop an affinity for music. You will probably see her wild blonde curly hair bouncing around on Nashvilles running trails. in journalism from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. 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. colleen@91classical.org 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. Chas Sisk 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. Newsroom . 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. Her work has also appeared in the New Yorker Radio Hour, NPR, Here & Now, The Colorado Independent, The Colorado Springs Gazette and HuffPost. Also via HeadCount, I co-produced monthly streaming content for the short-lived ScionAV channel Headliners in 2012 and 2013, introducing concert recordings and interviewing music makers such as The Grateful Deads Bob Weir. Cardona joined Nashville Public Radio in 1997 fresh out of Converse College. Marianna Bacallao (mary-AH-nuh bahk-uh-YOW) is a Cuban American journalist and the new afternoon host for Nashville Public Radio. 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Andrea Tudhope 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. Chas joined WPLN in 2015 and became an editor in 2018. NewsChannel 5 Chief Investigative Reporter, 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). Hannah McDonald News The Hermitage memorializes those once enslaved by former president Jackson Aaron Cantrell News Stand Up Nashville hosts East Bank community meeting Olivia Michael News. mmckay@wpln.org Khalil loves to find humor and wisdom in lifes turns and corners, and enjoys discovering the events that define our lives by talking to his fellow human beings and strives to learn from their experiences. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. 610,650 people like this. Doctors prescribe Ozempic off label: Is that OK? As a bonus, she got to keep her name the Illinois station, thinking Kalodimos. Blake has worked at WPLN throughout his career, most recently serving as news director and primary editor for the newsroom. 615-760-2020 Khalil Ekulona has been involved with media for almost his entire life. 615-760-2014 I anchor the news on Nashville's Morning News and during the Michael DelGiorno Show. She grew up in Eugene and Portland, Oregon and moved east after graduating from Whitman College. PHILADELPHIA (AP) Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years attend Bible study or watch NFL games with friends. Weve produced an analysis of the gender and racial/ethnic balance of our newsroom, leadership and our coverage area as of July 13, 2021. rgilbert@wpln.org I love music, I love people and I love a good yarn. jwilkins@wpln.org Justin Barney paigejack@wnxp.org 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. Ray is a huge proponent of public education and freedom of information. 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. 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. Don Sundquist. 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