Dr. Alex Jahangir recalls the early days of Nashville’s battle with COVID-19
…COVID-19 infections and subsequent deaths — in Nashville, while facing media scrutiny, political roadblocks, and even personal attacks. In his role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jahangir understands how to…
Mastodons to Mississippians explores ancient Nashville
…in Tennessee Archaeology Meeting, where archaeologists give papers on their recent research. That’s coming up January 22, 2022, at Montgomery Bell State Park and is free to attend. There are…
Activist Justin Jones recounts the 2020 occupation of Nashville’s Legislative Plaza
…University graduate who grew up in California — was a budding activist and a divinity student at Vanderbilt. On May 30, Jones and his fellow activists gathered to protest at…
Michael Pollan talks with Chapter 16 about his groundbreaking new book, Cooked
FROM THE CHAPTER 16 ARCHIVE: This interview originally appeared on May 6, 2014. *** According to Michael Pollan, what we do––or don’t do––in the kitchen says a lot about who…
James Dickey in the classroom
“He died from drinking a bottle of Lysol,” James Dickey said. Photo: Christopher Dickey The big man paused to stare at us, eyes bright as he smiled the half-smile of…
Gordon Van Ness discusses the complex legacy of poet James Dickey
…life and work. This comprehensive biography carefully ties each chapter — from childhood through his service in World War II, his student days at Vanderbilt, and beyond — to Dickey’s…
