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City Cast Nashville

Join Marie Cecile Anderson and the City Cast Nashville team every weekday morning as we bring you the day"s can"t-miss conversation about life in Music City. With the help of local journalists, artists, activists, experts, and everyday residents, we explore this promising, frustrating, still-sorta-small town, where old bumps up against new, natives adapt to transplants, and everybody struggles to navigate the ‘Binge Drinking Tourism Industrial Complex’ that threatens to consume us all. Alongside our

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32:13

Holiday Trash Special! What To Do with Christmas...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/17

Thanks to festive parties, big family dinners, and all those Amazon orders, trash cans across Nashville are overflowing. So what should we do with all our holiday waste? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by two team members from Nashville’s Department of Waste Services: Jenn Harrman, education and outreach manager, and Ricky Clark, a trainer in the waste department with 22 years on the job. They’re here to help us understand what can and cannot be recycled, where to take stuff that doesn’t go in

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23:49

Nashville Gift Ideas That Give Back

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/16

If you’re struggling to be a conscious consumer this holiday season, we’re here to help. Amanda Clelland, director of communications and advocacy at Thistle Farms, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson for a look at local gifts that give back to our community, from candles to coffee.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll

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31:12

The Best Music From Nashville Artists in 2025

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/15

Our very own musical Santa is back for another year: NPR Music critic Ann Powers joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and producer Daniel Sumstine to share her overflowing sleigh of great songs and albums from Nashville artists in 2025. We’re talking Hayley Williams, Margo Price, William Tyler, Kashus Culpepper, and so many more — did your fave make the list? Check out Ann’s Top 10 albums of 2025 here. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 15th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver

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36:26

Tracking ICE, Fighting Evictions, and Sitting in Line...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/12

In a week that saw another uptick of suspected ICE activity in Nashville — including at Sip Cafe in Inglewood — we were also tracking stories about housing orgs in limbo and a deep dive into eviction court. Meanwhile, Rep. Andy Ogles has declared war against local judges, and despite a resolution before Metro Council at their final meeting next week, Elon Musk’s Big Dumb Hole just keeps going. But hey, at least we’ve got In-N-Out Burgers now. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile

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25:22

Weird Nashville Party Ideas for the Holidays and Beyond

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/11

Tired of boring Christmas parties? Sick of going on the same old dates? Worried that Nashville isn’t weird enough anymore? Contributor Amelia Edelman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to suggest the best unconventional party locations and oddball events in Music City, for the holiday season and beyond.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville - Volunteer with VITA United Way of Greater Nashville Babbel - Get up to 55% off at

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30:37

How To Save Money on Energy Bills in Nashville This...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/10

Nashville is expensive. Your energy bill doesn’t have to be! Host Marie Cecile Anderson chats with Ashley England, a TVA EnergyRight expert, to learn the best tips and tricks to lower your energy costs this winter. Plus, rebates and DIY home assessment programs that can help you save!Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville - Volunteer with VITA United Way of Greater Nashville Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames -

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28:47

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Might Be Bad TV … But Is It Good...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/09

October’s “9-1-1: Nashville” premiere scored over 12 million viewers; it also sparked a lot of hilarious flying pedal tavern memes. But for Nashville’s TV & film professionals, having a network TV production in town means opportunities for consistent employment, and the possibility of reviving a local industry scene that died about the same time as Rayna James. We’ve gathered four “9-1-1: Nashville” actors — Alicia Haymer, CJ Walton, Taryn Pray, and our very own host, Marie Cecile Anderson — to talk

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25:41

Your Guide to Nashville Taco Week 2025

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/08

Time to taco-bout tacos! Nashville Scene Taco Week is back, starting today through Dec. 14. Scene food writer Chris Chamberlain joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to preview the field of restaurants competing for this year’s title — all offering $6 tacos filled with creative ingredients ranging from ceviche to mashed potatoes — and tell us how folks at home can win prizes just by eating 38 different tacos in one week.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 8th episode:United Way of Greater

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30:30

Rep. Aftyn Behn Talks Campaign Strategy, Republican...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/05

After gaining national attention and shaving 11 points off the Republican stronghold in the heavily gerrymandered Tennessee 7th Congressional District, State Representative Aftyn Behn joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the full gloves-off postmortem, from her strategy in tackling deep red precincts to weathering attacks from Republicans, building a base for the future, and whether or not she does, in fact, hate country music. It’s a City Cast Nashville bonus ep, y’all! Get more from City

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37:34

TN-07 Debrief, Downtown Surveillance Updates, and the...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/05

Tuesday night’s election was the story of the week, with all eyes on the race between State Representative Aftyn Behn and Republican winner Matt Van Epps. For today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are joined by contributor Nicole Williams to talk through the highlights and ramifications of that campaign, break down the latest on the MOU between Metro and the Nashville Downtown Partnership — still so many questions! — and of course, there’s

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26:45

Before Nashville Had Honky-Tonks, It Had … Pro...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/04

The history of pro wrestling in Nashville predates the Grand Ole Opry. But what happened to our scene? And can the guys from Pro Wrestling Symphony bring it back? Ahead of their Dec. 7 steel cage match event — the first in downtown Nashville for nearly a decade — promoters Connor Casey, Rory Miller, and Pat Dooley sit down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain Nashville’s thrilling pro wrestling past, and how they’re bringing it into the present. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you

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26:29

TN-07 Results! Plus, Is Downtown Getting Mass...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/03

Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democratic State Representative Aftyn Behn in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election to fill Mark Green’s seat by a little over 9 points — a significant shift from the expected 22-point split. And a quietly-filed memorandum of understanding between Metro and the Nashville Downtown Partnership seems to give the nonprofit a $15M state grant to purchase a mass surveillance system as well as an armored SWAT vehicle, ostensibly in the name of “public

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27:39

Nashville’s Best Grocery Store Is Free

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/02

The federal government shutdown of SNAP funds put Nashville’s food insecurity crisis in the spotlight, so to celebrate Giving Tuesday this year, host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Collen Mayer, chief executive officer of nonprofit grocery The Store, as well as Store super volunteer Jim Moody. They’re discussing The Store’s mission and soon-to-open second location, plus other great local nonprofits worth supporting today!Election Day in the 7th Congressional District is TODAY! Find your

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23:58

Your Guide to December 2025 in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/12/01

You cannot escape the Christmas holiday in Nashville this month, so we’re leaning in — but we’ve also got some options for those who need a break. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are chatting about their favorite things to see, hear, and do this month, from flute choirs to New Year’s Eve baby raves. If you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve featured some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent

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46:13

The Must-Buy Gift From Every City Cast City...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/26

Join City Cast Nashville host Marie Cecile Anderson alongside fellow hosts from Austin, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a handlebar mount (and app!) that’ll turn your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses

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26:29

The Best Kid-Friendly Holiday Events in Nashville 2025

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/25

With Christmas just around the corner, newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury is chatting with Laura Hartley from TN Littles about all the holiday activities here in Nashville for kids, like pictures with Santa, Grinchmas teas, holiday light shows, visiting reindeer, and so much more.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 25th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast

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27:19

Why This Nashville Congressional Election is Getting...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/24

Last week, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District from “Strong Republican” to “Likely Republican.” Matthew Klein, the analyst who wrote the report, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain his methodology, break down the factors impacting the TN-07 race, and tell us what to look for as we enter the home stretch before Election Day on Dec. 2. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Get more from City

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37:00

Why Was Kamala Harris in North Nashville? Plus, an...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/21

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

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24:00

The Best Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks, According to...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/20

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

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31:59

Can Nashville’s Best Karaoke Bars Save Democracy?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/11/19

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

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