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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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18:28

School Safety, Budget Cuts, and Back to School Tips...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/08/04

Tomorrow is the start of a new school year for Metro Nashville Public Schools! Hey Nashville newsletter editor and MNPS second-grade parent Margaret Kingsbury is joined by MNPS Teacher of the Year Natalie Williams to talk about school safety, funding cuts, and how parents can give their kiddos the best year possible. Vote for City Cast Nashville as Best Podcast in the Nashville Scene’s 2025 Best of Nashville awards! You must vote in 20 categories for your vote to count. Learn more about the

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31:24

Elon Musk's Free Parking Lot, Chili's Boots, and We...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/08/01

The State Building Commission just granted a two-year lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to start their Tesla tunnel to BNA, and local leaders are starting to push back. Since we’re also wondering what local rideshare drivers think about this project, we invited our friend Chris Williams to join host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for today’s Friday News Roundup. Plus, a controversial execution is scheduled for next week, the election to replace Mark Green is set,

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19:37

Your Guide to August 2025 in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/31

It’s time for kids to head back to school, but that doesn’t mean the end of great things to do in our city. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury preview their can’t-miss picks for August, a month full of festivals for you, your family and even your dog.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 took a deep dive into the Tesla

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29:03

Surviving Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Summer Bugs in...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/30

Nashville is a fantastic outdoor city, but the mosquitoes and ticks are no fun at all. How can we fight back? Local naturalist and author Jo Brichetto, who popularized the “Mosquito Bucket of Doom,” joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her tips for warding off the bitey guys while enjoying and protecting the other amazing bugs of summer.Learn how to make your own Bucket of Doom here. Get Jo’s book, ‘This is How a Robin Drinks,’ here. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th

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34:53

What Nashville Needs To Know About Elon Musk's Tunnels

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/29

Yesterday, state officials and Elon Musk’s The Boring Company officially announced plans for a tunnel connecting downtown and BNA. We’ve got the details on the plan, plus City Cast Las Vegas host Dayvid Figler joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain how similar tunnels are already impacting life in Sin City. Read the City Cast Las Vegas collaboration with Daniel Rothberg of ProPublica about lapses in the oversight of their tunnel construction

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26:38

Has Nashville Become a 'Theme Park of Intoxication'?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/28

Has Nashville turned into a “theme park of intoxication”? That’s what Vanderbilt professor Bruce Barry thinks. In a recent article for “The Tennessee Lookout,” he argued that the city is “on the move but running in place.” Today, he joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the state of downtown — its aggressive growth, declining inclusivity for locals, and what the future may hold for our city. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Framebridge Overlook Maps Get more from

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39:33

More ICE in Nashville? Plus, Tax-Free Weekend Tips...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/25

With Nashville’s downtown library still closed after last month’s fire, where can our unhoused neighbors go to escape the heat? Host Marie Cecile Anderson talks with Nashville Scene columnist and City Cast Nashville contributor Nicole Williams and producer Daniel Sumstine about heat relief, a proposed expansion of license plate readers, a new federal ruling on Tennessee’s abortion law, the possibility of more ICE activity in town, and how the new “Direct Admissions” college program. Plus: tax-free

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24:41

The Best Farmers Markets in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/24

There are so many farmers markets in Nashville, from a new one supporting refugee farmers, to more conventional markets around town. So, we invited the Nashville Food Project's Rebecah Boynton to join host Marie Cecile Anderson on the show to talk about the city's best farmers markets and how to navigate them like a pro, as well as the ins and outs of CSAs and how to combat food insecurity.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 24th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at

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21:33

What Bartending on Broadway Taught Me About Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/23

Evan Darr has been a bartender in Nashville for 25 years, from hotels to the Wildhorse Saloon — one of the thousands of gig workers who make this city run. She's joining host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about her daily grind — from serving bachelorette parties and tourists to staying safe on the job — and what bartending in Nashville has taught her about our city.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 23rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Get more

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28:45

Is Tipping Culture Out of Control in Nashville?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/22

Tipping culture has gotten out of hand — at least, according to some Nashvillians. Last month, The Tennessean columnist Cameron Smith wrote a guide to tipping culture in Nashville, and today he joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and producer Daniel Sumstine to talk about the do's, don'ts, and frustrations of tipping in Nashville. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 22nd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become

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31:17

How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Impact Your...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/21

President Trump’s big budget bill has been signed into law, and big changes are coming to your health care because of it. Michele Johnson, executive director of the Tennessee Justice Center, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain how the bill’s cuts to Medicaid will impact Nashville and our neighbors across the state. Follow TJC on Instagram here. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Framebridge Get more from

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42:11

Ogles Puts Target on … Belmont? Plus, You Are So...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/18

Metro Council voted on Tuesday to expand the Downtown Central Business Improvement District to include the Gulch. Why are opponents concerned? Councilmember At-Large Quin Evans Segall joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain how that whole thing works. Plus, U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is going after Belmont now, Metropolis parking is not beloved, and the Nashville Scene’s annual “You Are So Nashville If …” winners are out.Get more from City Cast Nashville when

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29:29

Our Guide to a Perfect Nashville Weekend

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/17

From Friday happy hour to the Sunday scaries, host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are here with their picks for the perfect Nashville weekend, including suggestions for entertaining out-of-town friends, too!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

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28:01

How To Save Money and Live Your Best Life in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/16

Nashville isn’t a cheap place to live anymore, and inflation, threats of tariffs, and funding cuts at the federal level aren’t helping. Certified financial therapist Celia Roberts Hughes joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her tips and tricks for making a budget, cutting out unnecessary expenses, and finding local bargains on gas and groceries.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

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29:28

Nashville’s Best Hotel Pools and Spas for Locals

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/15

Looking to cure your summertime blues? We recommend a pool day! City Cast Nashville contributor and travel journalist Amelia Edelman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite locals-friendly hotel pools and spas in town, where you’re just a day pass away from pseudo-vacation relaxation. From trendy hangs to secret spots, we’ve got you covered.Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to

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32:50

What’s It Like To Be an Uber Driver in Nashville?

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/14

Chris Williams is a rideshare driver in Nashville — one of the thousands of gig workers who make this city run. He’s sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about his daily grind — from transporting drunk tourists to fending off out-of-town competitors — and what driving for Uber has taught him about our 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

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34:03

California Governor Makes Local Pit Stop, Mayor’s...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/11

Why was California Governor Gavin Newsom at East Nashville Beer Works? Who is Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s new chief of staff? And could the tragic Texas Hill Country flood happen here? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are breaking down the biggest stories from this week on today’s Friday News Roundup. Plus, Nashville SC is on a roll, and who’s your top Nashville influencer?Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up

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21:09

Nashville's Best New Restaurants for Summer. Plus,...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/10

City Cast Nashville contributor Jenn Harbin, aka the Hungry Loner, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to share her picks for Nashville’s must-try summer restaurants. From hyper-local pop-up success stories to flashy new spots backed by big city money, she breaks down what makes a restaurant really stand out. Plus, we dig into how immigration raids are affecting local kitchens. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us

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25:21

Why the Largest Kurdish Population in America Calls...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/09

WPLN recently released Rose Gilbert’s four-part podcast series, “The Country In Our Hearts,” telling the story of how Nashville became home to the largest Kurdish population in the United States. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Gilbert and cultural advisor Dilman Yasin to learn more about the strife that led families to flee Iraqi Kurdistan in 1988, how they’ve rebuilt community in our city, and why the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant stance is endangering the systems that brought

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31:17

They Ran Nashville’s Best Paddling Companies. Why Did...

City Cast Nashville ·

2025/07/08

We’re heading to the water — not to cool off, but to hear from two small business owners (and friends of the pod) who recently sold their paddling companies. Margaret Littman (of Nashville Paddle Co.) and Annie Klaver (of River Queen Voyages) sit down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the challenges of operating in Metro Parks, and what ultimately led them to walk away. A quick note: Their stories include discussions of safety concerns that may be difficult to hear, so please take care

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