Paige Pfleger

Paige Pfleger is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in criminal justice reporting and investigative journalism. Currently serving as a Senior Criminal Justice Reporter for Nashville Public Radio since February 2021, Pfleger focuses on critical issues such as guns, domestic violence, and juvenile justice in Middle Tennessee. Pfleger was a Local Reporting Network Fellow at ProPublica from April 2023 to June 2024, further investigating similar themes. Previous roles include reporting for WOSU Public Media, where Pfleger covered health and the drug epidemic, and as an independent reporter for notable outlets such as The Washington Post and NPR. Pfleger's career began with intern positions at institutions like NPR and The Michigan Daily, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing and Literature, and Communications Studies from the University of Michigan.