EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 19 MIN
February 12, 2026: Tennessee’s first Black, female doctor
from NashVillager · host WPLN - Nashville Public Radio
A local Black History Month story of a Middle Tennessean who seized an impressive education despite all the roadblocks 19th century society put before people of her race and gender. Plus the local news for February 12, 2026 and the legal battle over the size of Metro Council heads to the state’s high court. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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A local Black History Month story of a Middle Tennessean who seized an impressive education despite all the roadblocks 19th century society put before people of her race and gender. Plus the local news for February 12, 2026 and the legal battle over the size of Metro Council heads to the state’s high court. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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February 12, 2026: Tennessee’s first Black, female doctor
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