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Former Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at a TNDP rally in North Nashville on Tuesday — what does that mean for the TN-07 Congressional race? And as local ICE activity starts to tick up again, how is the fear of detention and deportation impacting our immigrant community? Nashville Banner staff reporter Steven Hale joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to break down those stories. Plus, more on OHS, TPAC, Nateland, the Hawk Tuah girl, and did you know you can now look up Choose How You Move improvements by district? Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Edible Nashville is celebrating their 10th year in print, so we called up founder and editor Jill Melton to share her favorite Thanksgiving traditions, recipes, shopping tips, and more. She joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to answer our burning questions: Do you have to serve turkey? Where should we shop for great local ingredients? And do oysters belong in stuffing? Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 20th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nashville-based writer and Madison branch children's librarian Lisa Bubert loves karaoke, and not just because she loves to sing — as she recently wrote in Noema Mag, karaoke bars might also be the perfect way to bridge our current societal divides. She joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to shout out her favorite karaoke spots, break down why third spaces matter, and explain the healing power of drinking cheap beer and belting out the classics alongside total strangers. If you enjoyed today's interview with United Way Chief Development Officer Courtney Barler, learn more here. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 19th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we're revisiting a conversation that newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and executive producer Whitney Pastorek had with their allergist, Dr. Keegan Smith of Heritage Medical Associates, on how to avoid the seasonal sniffles, whether you're traveling, seeing family, or just trying to survive your adorable little petri dish of a child. Plus: Great gift ideas for allergy sufferers! ** This episode originally aired Dec. 16th, 2024. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 18th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that's become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” to neighbors. Thanks to a zoning loophole designed for faith-based properties, now they're building 22 affordable housing units, too. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with executive director Zach Lykins and Open Table Nashville's India Pungarcher to talk about faith, food, and finding new ways to take care of each other. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 17th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The longest federal shutdown in U.S. history is over. How did Nashvillians take care of each other along the way? City Cast contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to assess our response. Plus, a social worker resigned rather than keep working with the Office of Homeless Services, early voting is now open in the TN-07 Congressional race, and one of the city's most beloved restaurants, Margot Café & Bar, is closing next year. PS did you see the northern lights?? Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In 2024, Milk Bar founder, “MasterChef” judge, Bake Club proprietor, and James Beard Award-winning chef Christina Tosi moved to East Nashville. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with our new celebrity neighbor to get her list of the best bakeries in Nashville, from great sourdough to the perfect neighborhood fritter pop-up. Check out our Overlook Map of all the bakeries mentioned in this episode here. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode: Frist Art Museum Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Killjoy, Nashville's first booze-free store, just opened its second location in Berry Hill! And with endless holiday parties around the corner, we're revisiting our conversation with founder Stephanie Styll ahead of their November 15 grand opening to talk about Nashville's growing sober-curious community, the rise of alcohol-free beverages, and what mindful drinking looks like in Music City. **This episode originally aired January 9, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th episode: Frist Art Museum Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Even though the end may be in sight for the federal government shutdown, the withholding of SNAP benefits has resulted in an unprecedented food crisis that is taking its toll on Nashvillians. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is talking with Signe Anderson, senior director of nutrition advocacy with the Tennessee Justice Center, about what  we know, why $5 million for Tennessee food banks isn't enough to fill the gap, and how you can help. We cited this new data and the "Hunger in Nashville" report from Metro Social Services. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 11th episode: Frist Art Museum Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

One year after Nashville voters overwhelmingly passed the Choose How You Move transportation referendum, executive producer Whitney Pastorek is talking with Chief Program Officer Sabrina Sussman about community expectations, the tangible results we've seen so far, what's next, and the Journey Pass program for low-income riders, which recently expanded after the suspension of SNAP benefits. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 10th episode: Frist Art Museum Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

According to recently analyzed incident reports, no reasons were documented for most of the 600 traffic stops made by the Tennessee Highway Patrol during ICE's six-day sting operation in May. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Newsletter Editor Margaret Kingsbury and Nashville Banner Editor-in-Chief Steve Cavendish to talk about this story, what we know about the new ICE call center that's reportedly planned for Nashville, and the proposed housing bills that are continuing to make waves. Plus, food aid resources for those impacted by withheld SNAP benefits and how you can help, and the Predators' big moment on SNL. Want to dive deeper into those zoning reform bills? Check out our recent episode with Metro's director of planning and development. And don't miss our article about Nashville's Michelin winners. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nashville's visual art scene is booming — with neighborhood art crawls, local galleries, the Frist Museum, and murals around every corner. But as Nashville keeps growing, what challenges do local artists face, and how can we better support them? Host Marie Cecile Anderson talks with gallery owner Ashley Bergeron and artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik about the state of art in Nashville, why the Downtown Art Crawl is worth checking out, and where to find hidden gems (and affordable local art!) across the city. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Remember Opryland? Davis-Kidd Booksellers? Or that perfect sandwich from The Silly Goose? With the news that Fido will close in 2028, we're feeling nostalgic. Today executive producer Whitney Pasterok takes a walk down memory lane with host Marie Cecile Anderson and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury as they swap stories (and listener shoutouts) about the old Nashville spots we still miss.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Whether you're flying home for Thanksgiving or dreaming of a Christmas market in Europe, you need to check out BNA Cheap Flights. Founder Andrea Giordano joins us on the podcast to share the best deals out of Nashville right now — plus insider tips on when to book, where to save, and how to hack your holiday travel. Join her exclusive email list for the latest deals at nashvillecheapflights.com. Note: Some prices may have changed since taping. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

From Zoolumination to yoga with the Nashville Symphony, we're rounding up the best things to eat, hear, and do this month in Nashville! Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury share their top picks for the month, plus suggestions for Thanksgiving Day meals and ways to give back, like Open Table Nashville's winter canvassing training. If you're looking for even MORE options, we've featured some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: We discussed ways to support our favorite local restaurants and independent bookstores, confessed our love/hate relationship with pumpkin spice, and hosted an East vs. West Side rumble with two council members. We've also kept up the ongoing conversations about trash, zoning, and density — the topics that never stop stirring debate in Nashville. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

What's the deal with the Office of Homeless Services' “non-traditional” housing program? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by City Cast Contributor Nicole Williams and Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka to dig into this story, as well as the outcome of the ethics complaint against Councilmember Joy Kimbrough, the controversial crosswalk signs in Germantown, and more. Here's our list of Nashville food banks offering support and accepting donations. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Happy Halloween Eve! Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Ed Larson and Henry Zebrowski from the hilarious true crime podcast Last Podcast on the Left to revisit one of Nashville's most gruesome murders –– the 1998 murder of Skull's Rainbow Room founder David “Skull” Schulman. Plus, keep an eye out for The Tennessean's upcoming "Murder on Music Row Season 2: The Skull at the End of the Rainbow," coming soon! **This episode originally aired March 13, 2025. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

What's the deal with the new zoning reform bills, and will they really help fix Nashville's housing gap? Metro's Deputy Director of Planning and Development Lisa Milligan joins us to talk about the proposed zoning changes, what they mean for neighborhoods, and residents' concerns. Check out the preliminary results of the Housing & Infrastructure study, and Metro Planning's recommendations to Council and other information. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Nashville's main landfill is almost full, leaving Davidson County in the middle of a “trash crisis.” State Senator Heidi Campbell joins us to explain how her Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act could turn the problem into economic opportunity — generating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue while funding recycling infrastructure and education at no cost to taxpayers. Learn more and watch the official video of “From Waste to Wages: Tennessee's Economic Potential in Recycling,” nominated in the 2025 Nashville Film Festival. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

North Nashville has struggled with food insecurity for years, and the recent closure of their Kroger for renovations is making the situation worse. Nashville Banner reporter Sarah Grace Taylor joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss her recent reporting on the food desert in 37208, alongside North Nash resident Carlos Partee. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

So many different forms of transportation to talk about today: How's the rollout of the WeGo Journey Pass for lower-income Nashvillians going? What did a Tennessean reporter learn on her visit to the Vegas Tesla Tunnels? Does anybody think Choice Lanes are a good idea? And as Music City starts to look more like Tech Town, can we retain our identity? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are getting into all that and more. Plus, of course: Good News! Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Hearts broken, we are saying farewell to Jenn Harbin, aka The Hungry Loner, who was one of our first contributors here at City Cast Nashville. But before she moves to New York City, she's sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the local spots she'll miss the most, and what we can all do in her absence to keep our favorite independent restaurants alive. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 23rd episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

For generations, Nashville has been consumed by a singular debate: Which side of the Cumberland River is the best? Today, we've got two championship heavyweights stepping into the ring: CM Clay Capp, representing The East, and CM Sandra Sepulveda, holding it down for The West. Your referee is host Marie Cecile Anderson. And YOU decide who wins this fight: Email us your winner (and why!) and we'll announce the results on Friday's show. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

For over a decade, OZ Arts has brought contemporary and international performing arts companies to Nashville, but federal funding cuts, new NEA mandates from President Trump, and unexpected visa expenses now threaten their work. Executive and artistic director Mark Murphy joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the hurdles OZ overcame to present their 2025-26 season, featuring artists from six continents, which opens this weekend. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship Act awarded 20,000 private school vouchers statewide this fall, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton says he wants that number to double in 2026. But is the program working? Chalkbeat's Tennessee bureau chief Melissa Brown joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to walk us through the rollout, the data, and the challenges educators, families, and students may be facing. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 20th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With $104M in Choose How You Move funding heading out to build sidewalks and install smart signals, we've got infrastructure on the brain — which is why it's a little weird that Elon Musk's Boring Co. was digging over by Vandy this week. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to try and figure that out. Plus, Rep. Andy Ogles has a new challenger, our election commission has a new administrator, and people really like BNA. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 17th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Need a book? Shop local! Ahead of this weekend's Southern Festival of Books, Penguin Random House sales manager Jessica Pearson joins host Marie Cecile Anderson with her guide to Nashville's vibrant indie bookstore scene. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 16th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Did you know there's a free service here in Nashville that helps MNPS seniors navigate the transition to higher education — and stays with them until they get that degree? Persist Nashville has already helped thousands of our public school kiddos take their next step, and as the class of 2026 starts looking towards their future, Persist executive director Jennifer Hill and program alum Analyse Lytle sit down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain how it works — and how you can help.  Learn more about the sponsors of this October 15th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

There's a chill in the air, and maybe you want to snuggle up with someone special. But where oh where to find them? We're revisiting our conversation with writer Lane Scott Jones, who went on 31 dates in three months last year. She's sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her advice on how to meet someone, great local date spots, and why we should all be flirting more. *** This episode originally aired on April 17, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Nashville Scene's 2025 Best of Nashville issue is on stands now, and holy crap, y'all named us the best podcast in town! Scene editor in chief D. Patrick Rodgers joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek and producer Daniel Sumstine to talk about the rest of the winners. Plus we dig into the results in Tuesday's special primary election for TN's 7th congressional district, the recall effort against CM Rollin Horton, and the NASCAR ethics complaint that Metro Legal just gave the green light. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Is pumpkin spice delicious, or are we all victims of a massive marketing conspiracy? Either way, for the nutmeg-avoidant, there are plenty of other fall flavors to enjoy in Nashville right now. City Cast Nashville food and travel contributor Margaret Littman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her seasonal faves.  Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The official seal of Metro Nashville and Davidson County is … strange. Which means our flag is also strange! Can we get a new one? D13 Councilmember and massive flag nerd Russ Bradford joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss what the current one means, how it could be better, and what it would take to design a new one! Do you have ideas for a new Nashville seal and flag? Email us! Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Last month, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” disappeared from our Nashville airwaves. Now he's back. So, who really controls our local TV stations, and what does the First Amendment have to say about this? Matt Gertz, senior research fellow at media watchdog organization Media Matters for America, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain. Plus, what's going on with CBS and Tiktok … and why is Nashville at the center of that, too? Today is the primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat.  Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

As our city wrestles with a housing crisis, what happens when councilmembers and constituents clash over solutions? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Jamie Agin, a steering committee member for 16th United — a group formed in response to D16 Councilmember Ginny Welsch's failed attempt to rezone their neighborhood — and D20 Councilmember Rollin Horton, who recently upzoned his district in The Nations. Tomorrow, Oct. 7, is the primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat. Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With the federal government shut down, the stress on BNA's air traffic controllers is growing — and the traffic over there isn't getting any better. Executive producer Whitney Pastorek and producer Daniel Sumstine are joined by Nashville Banner staff reporter Sarah Grace Taylor to dig deeper into the big stories of the week, including her reporting on new ICE dragnet footage and the 100 Taylor Arts closure. Plus, Nashville SC won big, who just called the Titans “ass,” and WHY AREN'T YOU VOTING??? Primary special election day for the TN-07 Congressional seat is Tuesday, Oct. 7.  Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Mark Blankenship, Nashville bureau chief for The Food Section, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about how immigrant traditions are reshaping the city's culinary scene. From family recipes carried across borders to restaurants redefining “Southern food,” they reflect on how Nashville has become home to so many cultures and cuisines. **This episode originally aired February 20, 2025. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

From cocktails in blood bags to eyeballs in corn, our city doesn't snooze on spooky szn. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury have your guide to the best Halloween activities for kids and adults this month. If you're looking for even MORE options, we've featured some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: We dug into the East Bank development and the current congressional election; told you about the best Latino restaurants and the best speakeasies in town; hosted a debate on downtown's pedestrian safety problems and learned what it's like to be a musician on Lower Broad. And if you can't get enough ghost stories, we went inside the Ryman Auditorium to learn who's haunting the Mother Church. Early voting is now open in the race for the TN-07 Congressional seat!  Here are the early voting hours and locations. Here is our guide to the leading candidates. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

It's expensive just to walk out your front door in Nashville these days, but we wanted to put our bargain hunting skills to the test. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, producer of sponsored content Anthony Luciani, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek challenged themselves to plan the perfect day in our city while spending $50 or less. Who will win? Who will forget how comedy clubs work? And who will earn the ultimate title of Cheapy McCheaperson? Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The new Titans Stadium construction on the East Bank is pretty obvious, but what about everything else? Shawn Seaman, chief development officer for the Fallon Company — the development firm that won the bid to create “Nashville's Next Great Neighborhood” — joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the lowdown on when we'll see cranes, what they're building first, and who's in charge of that pesky East Bank Boulevard. Plus: An exclusive announcement! Check out the East Bank plans to see the parcel numbers Shawn references in this episode. Apply for the Fallon Community Fund here. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Two massive headlines dropped this week, with the resignation of Metro's chief development officer Bob Mendes and the ethical complaint filed against Fair Board chair Jasper Hendricks alleging he's been colluding with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring NASCAR to the Nashville Fairgrounds. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to dig deeper into those stories, the weapon detection systems being installed in Metro Nashville public middle schools, and more. Plus, there's too much going on this weekend!Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode:Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Ryman Auditorium isn't just the Mother Church of country Music, it's also one of the most haunted spots in Nashville. Tour guide Ken Wood takes us inside the Ryman's Haunted History Tours (September 25th & October 3rd) to share spooky stories of country legends still hanging around backstage, unexplained sightings by late-night security guards, and the creepiest corners of the building.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode:Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

With cooler temps rolling in, it's the perfect season to explore Nashville's climbing scene! Lark Hodges, General Manager of Climb Gyms, joins producer Daniel Sumstine to share her top tips for getting involved in one of the world's fastest-growing indoor and outdoor communities. Check out our list of climbing spots mentioned in this episode on Overlook Maps!Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode:Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.