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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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30:16

Do Skateboarders Deserve a Chunk of Metro's Budget?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/29

Are halfpipes and ramps essential for public health? Skateboarders Luke Ansell (of ⁠Cecil’s Skate Shop⁠) and Collin Scheele are asking Metro leaders to include more skate parks in this year’s budget. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with them to find out why. Learn more about Luke and Collin’s skateboarding events company ⁠here⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 29th episode: ⁠Cozy Earth⁠ - Use code COZYNASHVILLE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. ⁠Aura

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27:13

The Highs and Lows of the 2025 Tennessee Legislative...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/28

The 2025 TN General Assembly has adjourned. What did they actually accomplish? Tennessee Lookout editor in chief Holly McCall joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a look back at the good, the bad, the ugly, and the just plain weird from this year’s session. Learn more about the sponsor of this April 28th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make

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31:52

Property Taxes, Bridgestone Expansion, and Glen...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/25

If you haven’t followed the long, sordid tale of how former Tennessee State House Speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren ended up in a federal corruption trial that kicked off this week, you missed out. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are catching you up on the drama in today’s Friday News Roundup!Learn more about the sponsors of this April 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus

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23:32

How To Be a Good Nashville Bachelorette, According to...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/24

Nashville is the bachelorette capital of the world, but how should you do your big girls’ night right? Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Jonathan Slater, a veteran male entertainer who’s worked in revues and on party buses, to get his advice. Learn more about Jonathan’s small business, Laundry Lads, here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 24th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo

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20:00

Feeling Stressed? A Medieval Battle Might Help.

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/23

Got some aggression you need to work through? The live action role-playing community of Dur Demarion wants you to join them in battle, every Sunday in Elmington Park. Producer Daniel Sumstine sits down with local LARPer Terry Sullivan to learn all about this high-contact, high-inclusion sport. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 23rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Want

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26:59

Spring Cleaning Comes With Community at Nashville’s...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/22

If you’re cleaning out your wardrobe for spring, don’t just toss those clothes — bring them to The Plus Closet in Donelson! We’re revisiting our conversation with co-owners Julie Hollis and Shannon Clemons to learn how their body-positive consignment shop (chosen as 2024’s Best New Business by the Nashville Scene) might help you find community, too. This episode originally aired November 13, 2024. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 22nd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at

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23:22

Could the ‘PEACE Act’ Impact Your First Amendment...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/21

State and local lawmakers are working to pass the PEACE Act, intended as a way to deter antisemitism and other hate crimes in Tennessee. Nashville-based State House Representative Aftyn Behn (HD51) joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain why she’s concerned that the bill — headed to the House floor today — could have a negative impact on First Amendment rights. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35-off

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32:28

State Budget Rundown, Republicans Close Lettuce...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/18

The Republicans are banning legal hemp products, the state budget passed with a curious exception, and what are the 48 most classic Nashville dishes of all time? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams are talking about all that and more on today’s Friday News Roundup. Don’t forget to come see us at Fridays by the River tonight!Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15%

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29:00

Hot Tips for Dating in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/17

Lane Scott Jones went on 31 dates in three months last year, and she’s sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her advice on how to meet someone, great date spots, and more. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 17th episode: 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

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28:48

Why Backyard Chickens Are Taking Over Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/16

As egg prices continue to soar, many Nashville residents are considering backyard chickens. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with our favorite local chicken mom, Metro Councilmember At-Large Quin Evans Segall, to pluck her brain on the best practices and realities of keeping urban livestock. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16th episode: 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

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26:26

Our Nashville Toxic Traits

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/15

We love this town, but we have to confess — it doesn’t always bring out the best in us. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are on the mic to confess their toxic Nashville traits. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Cozy Earth - Use code COZYNASHVILLE for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign

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29:45

Nashville Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can We...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/14

Metro’s Planning Department just released a Housing and Infrastructure Study that showed Nashville’s affordable housing crisis in stark reality: We need to build at least 20,000 more homes in the next decade, and 99% of our neighborhoods are out of reach for the average Black or Hispanic family. Planner Greg Claxton joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain the changes we need to make to fix the way this city gets built. Planning wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts with them here. Learn

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29:50

Nashville's Dangerous Roads, Big Changes at Ascend...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/11

Last weekend’s tragic car crash in the Gulch proves why the improvements Metro is making to traffic calming and signals can’t come soon enough. On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by executive producer and WNXP morning show host Celia Gregory to break down the proposed improvements, chat about why Ryman Hospitality won the bid to operate Ascend Amphitheater, and shout out our picks for the best releases and local events for Record Store Day tomorrow.Want some more

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26:47

Will Trump’s Tariffs Make Our Local Beer More Expensive?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/10

Are Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports and Canadian grain brewing up trouble for the beer industry? Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with East Nashville Beer Works president Anthony Davis to get the scoop on those impacts and learn about ways to enjoy great local beer this weekend, from East Nashville Beer Fest to Fridays by the River — we’re the presenting sponsor!Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us

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27:19

11 Freebies You Can Snag With Your Library Card

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/09

The Nashville Public Library has books, but did you know it also has cake pans, stud finders, and musical instruments? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is celebrating National Library Week by talking to NPL marketing manager Andrea Fanta about all the free stuff your library card can do, from renting an ebike to helping you find a job.Donate to the Nashville Public Library Foundation here. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us

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29:20

Nashville’s Clean Comedy Scene Is Booming

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/08

We’re in the midst of the annual Nashville Comedy Festival, and our “clean comedy” scene is having a breakout moment thanks to Old Hickory’s own Nate Bargatze. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sat down with local clean comics Paula Kosienski and John Datoy to find out why. And don’t miss Paula at the Ryman Auditorium tonight, performing as part of Nateland Presents Good Clean Funny! Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us

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30:20

Nashville Is Closing a 40-Year-Old Homeless...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/07

Metro leaders announced the closure of the 40-year-old Old Tent City encampment last week, giving residents 60 days to leave. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with former Metro Homeless Impact Division head Judith Tackett to learn how this closure as well as pending anti-encampment legislation at the state level will affect our unhoused neighbors. 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

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29:57

Severe Weather and Metro Council Updates. Plus,...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/04

It’s been a crazy weather week that’s still not over. On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and Metro Council contributor Nicole Williams catch you up on our storms and flooding, discuss the financial settlements reached at Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting, and with the State of the City address on the horizon, we discuss what we’d like to hear from our mayor.And hey! Weather permitting, today is the first night of Fridays By the River,

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27:28

Why Doesn’t Nashville Have Any Michelin-Starred...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/03

Nashville has no Michelin-starred restaurants. Why? City Cast food and travel contributor Margaret Littman is here to help us understand, and alongside host Marie Cecile Anderson, she’s handing out some stars of her own. (In breaking news, Michelin just announced a Guide to the American South, coming at some undetermined time in the future.) Plus, we’re learning about Margaret’s upcoming gallery exhibition, Are We Done Yet?, featuring her unfinished projects — and maybe yours, too. Check it out

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26:25

Have You Tried Nashville’s “Sit-Down Social Network”?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/04/02

Since building community feels more important than ever right now, we’re revisiting our conversation from last fall between host Marie Cecile Anderson and Emma McCallie, the founder of Folx Table, a “sit-down social network” that fosters connections between strangers over a meal. **This episode originally aired October 7, 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

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