Explore every episode of the podcast City Cast Nashville

School’s out! Pools are open! And the month is packed with local events, concerts, and festivals. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are here with your guide to June in Nashville — including what to do for Juneteenth and Pride! 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’ve got your crash course to camping in our area, the best road trips for Nashville families, and the best pizza in town (according to us). We learned why our bike lanes are disappearing, what’s going on with the new property assessment, and what it felt like in South Nashville when the ICE detainments started. What’s going on with our Office of Homeless Services? What kind of hemp just got banned? We’ve got you covered. City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. 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 Old Tent City encampment set for closure early next week, is Metro’s “Housing First” strategy being followed? Executive producer Whitney Pastorek sits down with Homelessness Planning Council chair Kennetha Patterson and writer/community organizer Mike Lacy, who say they have significant concerns about the Office of Homeless Services, the outside organizations tasked with overseeing supportive housing sites like Strobel House, and how Nashville’s Continuum of Care is being impacted as a result. Read Mike Lacy’s “Housing Last: The Rodeway to Nowhere” report here. Watch the music video for Daniel Holmes' original song referenced in the episode here. 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 vibes in Nashville are kinda heavy right now, and you might be feeling the urge to show up for your neighbors. Here’s where to start! We’re revisiting host Marie Cecile Anderson’s conversation with Jan Seymour from Hands On Nashville, the nonprofit that makes it easy to give back to or get help from each other. This episode originally aired December 3, 2024. Here are links to the resources and opportunities mentioned in today’s show: Hands On Call & Other Newsletters Hands On Calendar Long-Term and Skilled Volunteering Hands On Volunteer Orientation 2-1-1 Resource Directory NeedLink Emergency Assistance Metro Action Utility Assistance Volunteer with Friends of Mill Ridge Park Volunteer with Shower the People Nashville VOAD Hands On Disaster Response Program Learn more about the sponsors of this May 14th episode: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Musicians Corner Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashvilleYou can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

If you’re already thinking about planning vacation travel for the new year, then you’ve gotta follow BNA Cheap Flights on Instagram, a.k.a. Andrea Giordano. She’s sharing her secrets to finding low fares with Grace Fuisz, from when to buy those tickets you’ve been tracking to why you shouldn’t be afraid of budget airlines. Plus, what new international destinations can BNA travelers reach in the new year? We’ll let you know. **This episode originally aired September 16th, 2024 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.

We’re back from the holidays, and previewing the stories we’ll be watching in 2025. On today’s Friday News Roundup, This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona joins our host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to talk about the news we’re keeping an eye on, from Metro to the TN General Assembly. Plus, it’s the rare off-year from elections here in Nashville, and we share where we’ll put our local energies instead. 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 calendar has turned over to a new year, and that means we’re all rested and ready for exciting new activities … right? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are here to fill the first month of your calendar with great options. Which local museum is pay-what-you-want this month? Where can you go ice skating? What Americana artist is bringing their hardcore band to the Basement East? We’ll help you make the most of everything Nashville has to offer this month. If you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: If you’d like to kick off the year by giving back, we talked about some of the best volunteer opportunities in town, and learned more about the street paper that helps our unhoused neighbors. If you’re looking for new music, you might want to check out our roundup of the best albums released by Nashville artists last year. Hungry? How about a Jewish-Texan mashup, or some comforting Italian food? And there’s plenty of local news to catch up on, from chaos at Metro Arts to the state of disability access. City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. 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. 

Today on City Cast Nashville, Grace Fuisz sits down with one of our favorite artists of 2024: Songwriter and producer Alex Wong. They’re talking about taking up space, authenticity, and the connection he’s found between cooking and music.  **This episode originally aired Aug. 14, 2024 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 30th episode: Tecovas

The battle over hemp products in Tennessee is ongoing, and prior to a judge's temporary injunction on Dec. 23, a contested new rule scheduled to go into effect today would have barred products that contain THCA — a chemical found naturally in hemp. Before the new regulations emerged, Grace Fuisz sat down with Matthew McClure, the keeper of Benny the CannaBUS, to explain what was actually being sold in Nashville, and help us understand what all the jargon means.  **This episode originally aired Sept. 12th, 2024 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 Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa right around the corner, you might have family in town. You might need someplace to take them — or a place to get away. We suggest a local microbrewery! Shani Glapion, founder of social club The Black Beer Experience, sits down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give us her list of the best local beers and breweries in Nashville, including great family-friendly options. Ya know, just in case. **This episode originally aired October 8th, 2024 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.

We promised drama at Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting and it delivered — although not in the way we expected. Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for the final Friday News Roundup of 2024. She’s explaining why Morgan Wallen’s sign got approved without discussion and how a resolution involving public safety departments sparked emotions. Nicole and Whitney also go long on the “Survivor” finale (where local Titans beat reporter Sam Phalen made the final three), Marie alerts us to Justin Timberlake’s wardrobe malfunction at Bridgestone, and everyone shares their New Year’s resolutions for 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 20th episode: Tecovas

Nashville Zoo director of marketing Jim Bartoo joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to commemorate this month’s 51st anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. They discuss the species that need protecting here in Nashville, the Zoo’s larger conservation work, and why Zoolumination (now through Feb. 9) is a must-see winter activity. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 19th episode: Tecovas

The very real Santa Claus sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to answer our burning questions: What do kids want this year? How does he handle crying babies? And who needs to clean their room? The first half of this episode is perfect for kiddos, with Santa responding to listener questions. For the second half, we go adults-only, and find out how Chuck Smith turned some cheap shag carpeting into a career of bringing joy to Middle Tennessee. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 18th episode: Tecovas

Aftyn Behn, the Democratic State House Representative for Nashville’s District 51, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss her newly-filed bill to eliminate the Tennessee grocery tax, the Republican bill that was filed in response, and what she’s expecting from the 2025 TN General Assembly session, which begins Jan. 14.  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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 17th episode: Tecovas

School’s almost out for summer! Where should you go? City Cast Nashville travel contributor Amelia Edelman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her picks for the best kid-friendly destinations within driving distance of Nashville. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Musicians Corner Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off 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.

Dr. Keegan Smith of Heritage Medical Associates is one of the best allergists in Nashville. How do we know? Because both executive producer Whitney Pastorek and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are his patients. They sit down with Dr. Smith to get his advice on how to avoid the Holiday Crud, 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! 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 16th episode: Tecovas

Metro Arts is back in the news for this edition of the Friday News Roundup, as the Arts Commission has finally agreed on a funding mechanism. Host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are breaking that down, as well as What’s Banned in Tennessee This Week, why Morgan Wallen’s various “aerial encroachments” are swirling once again, quick hits on stories out of TSU and one of our local plantations, and why congratulations are in order for Vanderbilt Football. And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. Nashville’s favorite record store, Grimey’s, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday at The Basement East with a holiday-themed bash. It’s got a banger lineup of musicians — Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, Langhorne Slim, Robyn Hitchcock — and rumor is Santa plans to make an appearance. Feel free to bring your kids to this family-friendly event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and all proceeds will benefit Trans Aid Nashville. Don’t go gently, go in Tecovas! 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 13th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville

Chef Wes Scoggins, a.k.a. the Jewish Cowboy, sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about Nashville Hanukkah traditions and how his identity as a Jewish Texan informs his cooking, and tell the story of fending off neo-Nazi goons last summer via the simple act of offering them a hot dog. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 12th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville

NPR Music critic and friend of the pod Ann Powers joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to round up the best albums released by Nashville artists in 2024, from superstars like Brittany Howard to notable newcomers like Madi Diaz. Did your fave make the list? And stick around for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots: We’ll be going inside a day in the life of April Moore, a fitness coach with a mission to help busy moms. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for sponsoring this segment, and for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Here is a playlist featuring songs from the artists discussed on today's show. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 11th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville

The transportation referendum passed, but will it help the people who often need public transit the most? Disability rights advocate Robby Barbieri joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the state of disability access in Nashville; his nonprofit, Music City Wheels; and his successful campaign to change Tennessee law by creating a Medicaid buy-in program so that people with disabilities can earn income and still receive assistance. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 10th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville

It’s “Nutcracker” season — but given the upheaval at Metro Arts, we need to talk about more than just the Sugar Plum Fairy. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and CEO of the Nashville Ballet; Asia Pyron, director and choreographer of PYDANCE; and Sarah Atenhan, president and artistic director of Satellite Dance. They’ll discuss their current projects, their passion for broadening dance access in Nashville, and unpack how the Metro Arts chaos — and insufficient arts funding in general — is impacting their work. Nashville Ballet’s “Nutcracker” is running now through Dec. 26. Get tickets here. “God’s Country” by PYDANCE is Jan. 17, 2025 at TPAC. Get tickets here.  Follow Satellite Dance on Instagram here. Further reading on the Metro Arts debacle: A timeline of events from Dec. 2022 to March 2024 Deep dive into the fallout from the 2023 change in funding mechanism The Title VI discrimination complaint filed by artists against Metro Arts  Metro Human Relations Commission report after investigation of Title VI complaint* Conciliation agreement August 2024 update on events following conciliation agreement *City Cast executive producer Whitney Pastorek is an MHRC commissioner and voted in favor of the conciliation agreement 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 9th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville

On today’s Friday News Roundup, Metro Council contributor Nicole Willams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to take us inside Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting, where the proposed contract with surveillance tech platform Fusus failed, by one vote. We’re also talking about our faves in the annual Nashville Scene Boner Awards — celebrating the year’s biggest screw-ups — and responding to Spotify Wrapped’s list of the top songs in Nashville for 2024. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 6th episode: Tecovas

Chef Steven Robilio of Amerigo joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to preview his 13th annual Feast of Seven Fishes — taking place Dec. 9 at the Cool Springs location and Dec. 10 on West End — and explain why after more than three decades, this beloved Italian restaurant continues to stand the test of time. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 5th episode: Tecovas

The Contributor is Nashville’s best street paper, written and sold as part of a larger social enterprise by vendors experiencing homelessness. Their annual wrapping paper issue is out now, which means you can help your neighbors, read great stories, and wrap your presents in one fell swoop. The Contributor executive director Will Connelly and consultant Judith Tackett (formerly head of the Metro Homeless Impact Division) sit down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain what they do, why it matters, and to give us the state of housing access in the city as 2024 comes to a close. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 4th episode: Tecovas

It’s Giving Tuesday, and whether you want to lend a hand within our community or need a hand up from your neighbors, this is the show for you. Host Marie Cecile Anderson speaks with Jann Seymour, the senior director of volunteer engagement for Hands On Nashville, an organization that connects thousands of volunteers to more than 300 service projects every month. Here are links to the resources and opportunities mentioned in today’s show: Hands On Call & Other Newsletters Hands On Calendar Long-Term and Skilled Volunteering Hands On Volunteer Orientation Holiday Volunteer Guide 2-1-1 Resource Directory NeedLink Emergency Assistance Metro Action Utility Assistance Last Minute Toy Store Volunteer for Angel Tree Volunteer with Friends of Mill Ridge Park Volunteer with Shower the People Volunteer for Rudolph’s Red Nose Run Tornado Anniversary Event – Bilingual Volunteers Needed Nashville VOAD Hands On Disaster Response Program 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 3rd episode: Tecovas

Our local hemp industry is at a crossroads, with new legislation restricting THCa set to take effect in January. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Devin Aracena, CEO of Canvast Supply Co., to find out how this bill could impact the products you love — and your wallet. If you enjoyed today's interview with Cheekwood Estate and Gardens Director of External Relations and Communications, Emily Luxen, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12th episode: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo Musicians Corner Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off 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 hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us, and we’ve got our picks for the best places to visit, shop, eat, and celebrate this month. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a whirlwind tour through activities for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s; must-see concerts and holiday light spectaculars; our favorite local gift ideas; and an insider’s tip at how to beat one of the most exorbitant parking fees in town. If you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: First of all, it’s currently Nashville Scene Taco Week, and we’ve got your guide to the best items on the menu. We’re excited about the 100th Annual Waffle Shop at The Downtown Presbyterian Church this Thursday, and these awesome kid-friendly restaurants. We’ve been keeping up on the news about Metro’s proposed contract with controversial surveillance tech company FUSUS and what y’all need to do to prepare for winter. And did you know we talked to an astronaut who’s stuck in space? City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 2nd episode: Tecovas

Nashville Scene food writer Chris Chamberlain is back to preview the Scene’s annual Taco Week, taking place Dec. 2-8 at more than 40 restaurants across the city. He’s giving host and hot sauce aficionado Marie Cecile Anderson his picks for the tacos you can’t miss, from traditional faves and luxurious ingredients to entries that might not actually be tacos at all. (Breakfast taco eggroll, anyone?) Download the Taco Week app and get ready to hit the ground running with us next Monday! 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.

City Cast Nashville contributor Jenn Harbin of the Hungry Loner writes a column on our website about the best new bars, restaurants, and pop-ups in town every month. She sat down with Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her picks for November, including seafood towers, Indian fusion, Jersey-style grinders, and what might be the best tamales in the city. 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.

On today’s episode of City Cast Nashville, Rev. Zach Sasser from The Downtown Presbyterian Church joins us to discuss a cherished Nashville tradition happening this year on Dec. 5th: the Waffle Shop. Since 1924, this fundraiser has united the community while supporting the church’s Fish and Loaves ministry, which serves a hot meal to those in need every Saturday. We’ll explore the church's history and unique architecture, the welcoming atmosphere it fosters, and what makes this year’s 100th Waffle Shop especially meaningful to this church that prides itself on being open and affirming to all. 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.

On today’s Friday News Roundup, it’s acronym day! District 25 Metro Council member Jeff Preptit joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give us his take on Tuesday’s council meeting, where MNPD’s contract with surveillance tech company FUSUS was deferred once again after a passionate public hearing. We’re also talking about the CRB’s new MOU with MNPD, the Mayor’s $527 million proposed CSP, and with sunset now at 4:30 p.m., how we’re managing our SAD. Not sure what any of those letters mean? We’ve got you covered.  Learn more about Alex Wong and his new album, “Permission.” 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 21st episode: Tecovas

Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Albert Bender, a local Cherokee activist, historian, attorney, and political columnist. With Metro Parks slated to hand down a decision on the renaming of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park by Dec. 3, Albert explains why the change is important to our indigenous neighbors. He also educates us on the rich history of Nashville’s past as an ancient Native metropolis, shares his feelings on Thanksgiving, and suggests how non-Native people might thoughtfully reflect as we gather around our tables next week. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 21st episode: Tecovas

Nashville’s favorite weather guys — David Drobny, Andrew Leeper, and Will Minkoff from NashSevereWx — sit down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to help us prepare for winter and what’s ahead. As we approach the one-year anniversary of our deadly Dec. 9th tornado outbreak, they’re also discussing the way socioeconomic status impacts our community’s weather resilience, and how the results of the Presidential election could affect the future of forecasting. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 20th episode: Tecovas

Our Hey Nashville newsletter editor and token parent Margaret Kingsbury sits down with kidfluencer Laura Hartley, a.k.a. TNLittles on Instagram, to swap suggestions for the best kid-friendly eateries and bars in town. They’ll tell you everything from the best restaurant playgrounds to some surprisingly great date-night spots for when your sitter falls through. Plus, who’s got Santa on standby for the holiday season? 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 19th episode: Tecovas

Photographer Isaac Jones and model Elaine Eisinger launched Nashville Creatives Club earlier this year as a safe, curated series of pop-ups for creatives of all backgrounds to collaborate in spaces around the city. They’re talking to host Marie Cecile Anderson about their vision for the club, the challenges of content and social media, and the way they’re empowering others — and themselves — through art. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 18th episode: Tecovas

On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are joined by Nashville Banner Metro reporter Stephen Elliott. He’s catching us up on the happenings at Metro Council — where recent focus has been on MNPD funding — and giving us a preview of next week’s meeting, where they’ll be considering the reinstatement of a contract for the surveillance tech company FUSUS. We’re also flabbergasted at the prices for Personal Seat Licenses in the new Titans stadium, and excited about the Mariah Carey Christmas pop-up bar that opens at the Virgin Hotel tonight. And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by Tecovas. The Frist Arts Fest is happening this Sunday from 1 to 5:30pm! Head downtown to enjoy a day of art-making, music, and more. They’ll have glass-blowing demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, lawn games, and performances from the Sunrise Latin Band and Nashville TIE-ko. You can even make your own koi fish windsock. It’s $15 for adults, but kids get in free, and be sure to check out the museum’s great exhibitions while you’re there. Don’t go gently, go in Tecovas! 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 been a tense week filled with ICE operations in South Nashville, including Sunday’s enforcement action that detained a reported 94 people. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams break down Wednesday night’s specially-called Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, where outraged residents and Metro Council members grilled city leadership about the events leading up to Sunday and how they plan to protect Nashville residents in the future. Plus, good news! Learn more about the sponsors of this May 9th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo 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.

Today on City Cast Nashville, we’ve got the 411 on our local 311, otherwise known as hubNashville. Director Erin Williams is here to make sure y’all know all the ways that you can help one another and make our city better, via phone, website, and app. From trash issues to Airbnb complaints — or if you just want to say something nice about somebody — she and her team of operators are standing by. We’ll tell you how, when, and why to reach out. 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.

Ever wished you could find community through fashion? You can! Today on City Cast Nashville, we’re chatting with Julie Hollis and Shannon Clemons, co-owners of The Plus Closet, a local shop in Donelson recently named Nashville’s Best New Business and Best Clothing Consignment by the Nashville Scene. But this place is more than just a clothing store — it’s a vibrant space for body positivity, inclusivity, and community. Plus, stick around for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots, where we spotlight a day in the life of Jacob Hendrixson, a mechanical engineer at The Escape Game. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 13th episode: Tecovas

Hope you’re hungry! Anas Saba, the creator behind the popular Instagram account Nashville Hidden Gems, is back to share his favorite local restaurants and classic hidden spots in Nashville that are sure to make your mouth water. Lucky for us, he’s here to reveal his top picks for taco trucks along Nolensville, the culinary gaps he sees in the city, and the locally-owned restaurants his family loves to return to time and time again. **This episode originally aired September 26, 2024. 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.

Navy veteran and Middle Tennessee-born astronaut Butch Wilmore was one of two NASA test pilots who flew the Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station last June. The spacecraft malfunctioned, stranding Wilmore and co-pilot Suni Williams aboard the ISS until next February. Thanks to the good people at NASA for connecting executive producer Whitney Pastorek with Butch for today’s out-of-this world interview, and to the kids at Una Elementary — which Butch attended from first to third grade — for their great questions! A video of Butch floating aboard the ISS during this conversation can be seen here. 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. 

On today’s Friday News Roundup, At-Large Metro Council member Quin Evans Segall joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a look at how the results of the presidential election might impact Nashville. Plus, now that the transit referendum has passed, when will improvements begin? And the first bills are being filed for the 2025 TN legislative session — we’ll break down the return of Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school vouchers and a new bill from Rep. Aftyn Behn that seeks to repeal the state grocery tax. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 8th episode: Tecovas

As we continue to process the results of Tuesday’s election, a lot of us are searching for ways to stop doomscrolling. Lee Wilson, the owner of Nashville Running Company in East Nashville, might suggest going for a run. He sat down with Grace Fuisz for a convo that we hope inspires you to turn off your screens and get outside, in whatever way you are able. **This episode originally aired September 9, 2024. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 7th episode: Tecovas

Live from executive producer Whitney Pastorek’s house, it’s Election Night! Host Marie Cecile Anderson is bringing you all the news about how Nashville voted, with context and perspective from our special guest, District 5 Metro Councilmember Sean Parker. From transit to the TN General Assembly, here’s how we cast our ballots. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 6th episode: Tecovas

It’s Election Day, and we’re here to bring you some joy and laughter! Host Marie Cecile Anderson welcomes Nashville-born comedian Miriam Kirk and our executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a special game they made up called Nashville Election Day Fantasy Face-Off. Ever wonder who would make a great Nashville celebrity mayor, or which Nashville icon could replace Athena? Play along with us in this fun (and totally fake) game and if you haven’t voted in the actual election, peep our guide for all the info you’ll need. Election Day is today! Here is a sample ballot. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 5th episode: Tecovas

Mayor Freddie O’Connell is back on today’s podcast, sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give his final pitch on the Choose How You Move transportation improvement plan before the last voters head to the polls. He’s also sharing his perspective on how the policy proposals from the Trump and Harris campaigns would impact Nashville, as well as his hopes for the next four years — no matter who wins.  Election Day is tomorrow. Here is a sample ballot. 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.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Nov. 4th episode: Tecovas

This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Nashville. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other.

Get your hats ready, because the 84th annual Iroquois Steeplechase is happening this Saturday at Percy Warner Park. It’s one of the year’s biggest see-and-be-seen events, and it helps raise vital funds for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Joining host Marie Cecile Anderson to walk us through the high fashion and high drama is fashion stylist and editor Milton White. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cheekwood Estate & Gardens Music City Rodeo 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.

On today’s Friday News Roundup, we’re doing a speed run down the Nov. 5 ballot, and reading your responses to the question, “Why do you or do you not vote?” City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to catch us up on Metro Council drama and look ahead to the next meeting. Plus: How Nashville was at the center of baseball’s biggest scandal this week. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is a sample ballot. 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 if we told you that you can get fresh, high-quality seafood flown straight from Hawaii to Nashville? Thanks to the Aloha Fish Company, you can! Owner Jennifer Cheung Cline shares the inspiring story behind her family business. Alongside her husband, Chef Jerry Cline, they've found a way to bring incredible fish from the ocean to our landlocked city. She'll explain how they do it and why it matters, and share some of her favorite local seafood restaurants and recipes. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! To order seafood from Aloha Fish Company, click here. Today is the final day of early voting! Here is a link to times and locations, as well as a sample ballot. 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 leaves are turning (kinda), fall weather is here (kinda), and we’ve got your tips for how to make the most out of this November in Nashville. From the most delicious places to eat in or order out for your Thanksgiving dinner to the best turkey trots in town, host Marie Cecile Anderson, newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek have the essentials covered. Plus, this month’s stacked concert lineup, and the best places to peep those pretty leaves … and maybe a coyote? Stick around after the guide for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots. Today we’re talking with Allie Wallace, executive director of Open Table Nashville. This segment as well as City Cast Nashville’s guide to November are made possible by our awesome exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. And if you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: We’ve learned about a game that turns strangers into friends, the fight for LGBTQ+ affirmation at Lipscomb University, and how one local plantation may be whitewashing history. If you’re looking for food and bev recommendations, we’ve got shows featuring Nashville’s best beers and breweries, the best early bird specials, and our monthly look at the best new bars and restaurants in town. And if it’s all getting to be a bit too much, we also talked about mental health. City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. Early voting is open now! Here is a link to times and locations, as well as a sample ballot. 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.