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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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25:01

Congressional Candidates, Election Anxiety, and...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/08/06

Our special guest on today’s news roundup is WPLN’s Khalil Ekulona, host of their daily show This Is Nashville. He joins host Grace Fuisz and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to take a closer look at Nashville’s three congressional races now that the ballots are set for November, and to dig into what he’s heard from WPLN listeners about their emotions during this chaotic time for democracy. Plus, we’ve got an update on how our local Olympians fared, as the Games in Paris roll on. Thanks to

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20:55

The Director of MNPS Answers Your Back-to-School...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/08/05

School starts tomorrow, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury — our token parent — grabbed some time with Metro Nashville Public Schools director Dr. Adrienne Battle to ask questions submitted by MNPS parents and get the scoop on the changes, challenges, and opportunities coming with the 2024-2025 academic year. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!What do you want to know from our local officials? Email us, and we’ll try to get you

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23:03

Election Results, Exciting New Restaurants, and BNA’s...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/08/02

It’s the Friday News Roundup, y’all! Host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek have the scoop on two new Asian restaurants making a splash in town, a bunch of super-cute ideas for how to spend your weekend, and a few concerns about all the folks getting arrested for public intoxication at the airport. Plus: A quick look at the results from yesterday’s state and federal primary and local general election. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for

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23:01

Your Guide to August in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/08/01

It’s August in Music City, and the outdoors is steamy! Host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are here with your guide to the month ahead. The next few weeks feature a flock of great fairs and festivals — from Tomato Art Fest to the Tennessee State Fair — plus a ton of options for moviegoers and filmmakers alike. August also means back to school in Nashville, and we’ve got tips for parents as well as college students who might be

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26:12

Honky-Tonk Heaven: Inside Robert's Western World

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/31

In this special episode of City Cast Nashville, producer Marie Cecile Anderson celebrates the 25th anniversary of Robert’s Western World with GRAMMY-nominated musician, filmmaker, educator, and storyteller Smilin' Jay McDowell. Jay recounts his journey from performing for tips at Robert's Western World with BR549 to touring with legends like Bob Dylan and George Jones. Together, they explore the origins and enduring legacy of this iconic honky-tonk in the heart of Lower Broadway. This is the first

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22:28

What’s the Mayor’s Plan to Stop White Supremacists?...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/30

Host Grace Fuisz is on vacation, so we got the next best thing: Mayor Freddie O’Connell sits in for the Tuesday News Roundup with producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek. He’s talking about administrative accomplishments like the opening of permanent supportive housing facility Strobel House and the countywide expansion of Nashville Strong Babies; we also get updates on the frustrations of our Community Review Board, how he’s handling our neo-Nazi problem, and his

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20:17

Your Guide to Roller Skating and Blading in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/29

Nashville is a great town for roller skaters and rollerbladers of all skill levels, abilities, and interests. Host Grace Fuisz sits down with Asphalt Beach Skate Shop owner Steve Larios — and his rambunctious shop kittens — to get his tips for where to learn to skate, how to get involved in roller derby or roller hockey, which roller rinks you gotta check out, and how Asphalt Beach got its name. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Sign up to play with

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23:22

Tax Free Weekend, Tips to Stay Safe, and 'You Are So...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/26

The Nashville Scene’s annual “You Are So Nashville If …” issue hit stands yesterday! In today’s Friday News Roundup, host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are reading the winners, picking their favorites from the honorable mentions, and celebrating all of our dark-humored and very smart neighbors who submitted great entries this year. In the wake of another missing tourist (she has thankfully been found alive), we’re also talking about how we keep

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23:53

Nashville’s Top International Restaurants, According...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/25

District 17 Metro Councilmember Terry Vo joins host Grace Fuisz to talk about why solving Nashville’s “food apartheid” problem is her top legislative priority. Plus, she reveals her secret identity as an Elite Yelper, and takes us on a tour of some of her favorite Nashville international restaurants and markets. This is the first in what we hope will be a recurring series in which we get to know our 40 Metro Council members. Should we interview yours? Email us at nashville@citycast.fm! Need to find

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18:33

Meet Nashville Olympian Veronica Fraley

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/24

Vanderbilt student and NCAA discus champion Veronica Fraley is headed to the Olympics, y’all! Before she jets off to Paris, she joins host Grace Fuisz to discuss how it feels to be an Olympian, what (and who!) she’s excited to see at this year’s games, and how someone grows up to be a discus thrower in the first place. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! Early voting for the August 1 primary election is open now through July 27! Here is a sample

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22:06

TN Dems Endorse Harris, Drag Ban Returns, and BNA’s...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/23

It’s the Tuesday news roundup, y’all! We’re digging into local reactions to President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, what a recent court ruling means for Tennessee’s drag ban, and why Sunday’s “Nashville Together” rally for peace matters in the fight against the neo-Nazis who won’t go away. Plus, why was Bozo the Clown in town? We’ve also got our take on the Tennessean’s list of the best places to eat at the airport, since we can

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23:30

The Music City History You Might Not Know About

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/22

Do you know why Nashville is called Music City? Hint: It’s not because of the mainstream country music industry. Larry “Prof” Jenkins is a GRAMMY Award-winning musician, producer, historian, and associate director of Tennessee State University’s THE Aristocrat of Bands. He also wrote our podcast’s theme music, and we’re revisiting his conversation with host Grace Fuisz about the important role of Black artists in Nashville's rich music legacy — past, present, and future. Thanks to Tecovas, our

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22:36

Fun With the First Amendment, Council Confrontations,...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/19

On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are coming down off a chaotic week that saw a local business owner in hot water over his comments about the Trump assassination attempt, a Metro Council member storming out of Tuesday’s meeting, a Nashville artist going viral for her apparently drunken rendition of the National Anthem, and, of course, the ongoing presence of neo-Nazis. We’ll get into all of that, and then we’ll

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18:06

Jamming with Music City Uke Fest

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/18

Host Grace Fuisz catches up with Music City Uke Fest founder Melanie Ching to talk all things ukulele — including how to properly pronounce the name of the tiny four-stringed instrument that’s captured the heart of millions. We’ve got your guide to this year’s debut festival — set for August 1-4 in Franklin — and a look into why growing Hawaiian and AAPI communities are calling Nashville home. Music City Uke Fest is supporting the Maui Food Bank to help those impacted by the severe wildfires in

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21:35

Why Do Neo-Nazis Keep Showing Up in Nashville?

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/17

After two consecutive weekends of hate groups showing up in downtown Nashville, host Grace Fuisz sits down with State Senator Heidi Campbell to understand why it feels like we are being targeted. What makes our city such an attractive place for neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and Christian nationalists to demonstrate? What is Christian nationalism, and who is fueling that movement? And if these far-right groups consider Nashville to be “the tip of the spear” for their ideologies, what are the

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25:08

Spicy Metro Settlement, Burger Week Wraps, and Guess...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/16

We’ve got Nashville Scene columnist and Metro Council expert Nicole Williams in the house on this Metro Council Tuesday with a preview of things to watch at tonight’s meeting, including a big age discrimination settlement and some important food truck news. She also joins host Grace Fuisz and producer Marie Cecile Anderson for our wrap up of Burger Week 2024 (until next year, Burger Queen), and the debut of our new game show segment, “Real or Fake Tennessee Headlines?”Early voting for the August 1

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22:58

How Three Unsolved Bombings Shaped Nashville’s Future

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/15

Local historian Betsy Phillips — author of “Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond their Control”, out tomorrow from Third Man Books — joins host Grace Fuisz to discuss the three still-unsolved bombings that shook our town at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement. She explains how those shocking events continue to reverberate through Nashville today, impacting our perspectives on intersectionality, law enforcement, and the white nationalists who marched through

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25:01

Your Pocket Election Preview, and Reactions to Gun...

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/12

Early voting for the August 1 election starts TODAY! Host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are on the mic with a speed run through the ballot: the candidates, the contested races, and the context you need to know. Plus: The revelation that nonpartisan gun reform organization Voices for a Safer Tennessee made significant donations to top Republican state legislators (and insignificant donations to Democratic ones) has a lot of Nashville residents

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21:53

How (and Why!) to Vote in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/11

Early voting for the August 1 primary election starts tomorrow, y’all! State Senator and Equity Alliance co-founder Charlane Oliver joins host Grace Fuisz to give us the scoop on voting in Nashville: Where to go, what to bring, and more importantly, why it matters. Here is a sample ballot for the Aug. 1 election with early voting locations and hours. Here is a non-partisan voter guide for the Aug. 1 election. Request an absentee ballot here. The deadline for the Aug. 1 election is July 25th. The

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20:15

Surviving Kitten Season With Nashville Cat Rescue

City Cast Nashville ·

2024/07/10

It’s National Kitten Day, y’all! And it’s definitely kitten season in Nashville. Today on City Cats — oops, City CAST — Nashville Cat Rescue director Eva McCallister joins host Grace Fuisz to talk about what to do when you find an adorable ball of fur under your porch, or when a fully grown feral feline adopts you as their own. Learn more about caring for stray kittens, fostering cats in need, and how to adopt your next furry overlord from NCR. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being

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