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book cover for the wine dark sea
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Short stories are one of the best ways to quickly inject some pleasurable fear into your veins this time of year.
Headshot from a Cohn High School yearbook in 1963.
If the name “Paula Herring” sounds familiar, you may already know where this is going. If not, keep reading. This post explores the tragic 1964 murder of young Paula Herring, drawing from Michael Bishop’s new book, A Murder in Music City: Corruption, Scandal, and the Framing of an Innocent Man.
Stain glass windows at the Ryman Auditorium.
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Nashville Public Library is excited to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Ryman Auditorium and host Ryman Auditorium: Soul of Nashville, a brand new art exhibit exploring the iconic venue’s rich history. The exhibit is on display at NPL’s Main Library downtown from October 21 through February 25.