Blogs & Podcasts

Find early literacy tips and children's books on the Children's Blog. Discover your next great read on the Books Movies Music Blog. Dig into Nashville history with the Community History Blog. Listen to stories, history, and culture on NPL Podcasts. Please see this Note for Readers.

Banned Books Club: The Hate U Give

December 15, 2025

Jessica Siddharth

Why The Hate U Give belongs on our shelves and NOT on a list.

Ice-cold Reads for Decem-brrrrr

December 14, 2025

Joy Porter

Take a moment to chill with these ice-cold reads.

Holiday Fun

December 12, 2025

Lavelle Miller

Have some this holiday season

Amanda's Best of 2025 Nonfiction

December 11, 2025

Amanda Dembiec

Buckle up! Time for Best of 2025!

Podcast

Tennessee's Business Enterprise Resource Office with Wisty Pender

December 11, 2025

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Wisty Pender, State Director of Tennessee’s Business Enterprise Resource Office (BERO).

Podcast

The Ugly Duckling

December 10, 2025

You may already be familiar with the basic story of a misfit duckling, but there’s more to the story than you probably know!

Black and Gold graphic that says "Best of 2025: Picture Book Edition"

NPL Staff's Favorite Picture Books of 2025!

December 9, 2025

Klem-Mari Cajigas

The end of the year is fast approaching, and Children's Staff at NPL are sharing their picture book favorites for 2025!

Photos of the mascot musical characters at Opryland

"...But From Now On, We Will Present 'The Grand Ole Opry'..." Part II

December 6, 2025

Sarah Arntz

Here’s Part II in our series on the history of the Grand Ole Opry! Part I explored the National Life Company and the early days of WSM—now we’re diving into how the Opry took off and grew into a legend.

Podcast

The Wicked Wolverine

December 3, 2025

This is the tale of a wolverine who blames everyone else for his troubles. Will he continue in his wicked ways, or meet a grisly end?

DC Superheroes reading comic books at a library

A Modern Reader's Guide to Getting into Comics

December 1, 2025

Deonta Ridley

New to comics? This guide helps you dive in without the confusion. Discover where to start, what to read, and how to enjoy comics—no backstory or experience needed. Perfect for curious adults ready to explore a world of stories, art, and imagination.