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City Cast Nashville

Join Rachel Iacovone 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 daily

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33:03

Who Saved the Symphony? Plus, Protests at Nashville's...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/10/06

Frank Strada resigned as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction following the state’s failed attempt to execute Christa Pike this week. Hosts Rachel Iacovone, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson discuss what comes next for capital punishment in Tennessee. Plus, Nashville is setting aside $30 million a year to pursue tourism “mega events.” What counts as a mega event, and why is the city spending that money? We talk with Nashville Symphony

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24:56

This Palestinian Cafe Lost Its Chefs to ICE Last...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/10/05

The ICE detainment and likely deportation of two Nashville chefs has rocked the Middle Eastern community surrounding Deir, the Palestinian coffeehouse and restaurant where they worked. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Deir’s owner, Yousef Gumiza, to talk about the newfound immigration fears he and his staff are feeling, what it was like growing up in Nashville and in Palestine, and the Kurdish eatery that stepped up to take over Deir’s kitchen.Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a

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23:38

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is...

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2026/10/04

When Nashville looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the

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32:16

Another Tennessee Execution Fails. Plus, Can We Be...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/10/02

Tennessee has paused executions for the rest of the year after another failed attempt to carry out a death sentence. Host Rachael Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss what happened and the growing questions around the state’s execution process. Then, the Nashville Symphony is in crisis after cancelling its 2026–27 season, furloughing musicians, and losing its CEO just two months into the job. Plus, Nashville Severe Weather

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36:57

City Cast Nashville Presents: The Roast of Music City

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/10/01

On September 15, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson hosted the first-ever City Cast Nashville Presents: The Roast of Music City. We welcomed a sold-out crowd to The Lab at Zanies for one night only with some of Nashville’s funniest local comedians.The event also raised more than $600 for Open Table Nashville. This episode condenses highlights from the 80-minute show into a 30-minute podcast. In order of appearance, the comedians are CJ Walton, Jessica Carter, James Holiday, Eddie Ortiz, podcast

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27:02

Your Guide to October 2026 in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/30

Goodbye fool's fall — you won't be missed! As we head into true spooky season, we have for you the ultimate guide of what to eat, hear, and do this October in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and audience development manager Emma White to shout out their favorite happenings around town, from the Nashville Horror Film Festival to baby’s first Cheekwood Harvest. Plus, in a month with so many shows, it may be time to play chicken with concert

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27:27

Nashville’s Best Karaoke Bars Are Saving Democracy,...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/29

Nashville writer and Madison Branch children’s librarian Lisa Bubert sees karaoke as more than a chance to sing. In an essay for Noema, she makes the case that karaoke bars can help bridge our social divides. She joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite local spots, talk about why third spaces matter, and how cheap beer and a roomful of strangers singing the classics can make a place feel like home.**This episode originally aired November 11, 2025. Learn more about the

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23:55

He Was Known as a Metro ‘Fixer.’ Now He’s Under...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/28

Federal law enforcement is investigating former Metro Water assistant director John Honeysucker, alongside two prominent Nashville businessmen: Roy Dale and Mack McClung. Why? Nashville Banner Metro reporter Stephen Elliott, who broke the story, joins host Rachel Iacovone to explain what we know so far about this scandal involving real estate deals, trash trucks, and some of the biggest names in Metro. Want more details? Read Stephen’s two-part story here and here.Learn more about the sponsors of

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20:21

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/27

What’s a seemingly small project in Nashville that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today.Is there something your city is doing that we

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29:12

Dolly Family Drama, a $1 Million Debate, and...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/25

Happy Dolly Day! As Nashville celebrates Dolly with events across the city, host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and WPLN power and equity reporter Marianna Bacallao to discuss a governor’s race debate that may or may not happen. Independent candidate David Hatley is offering to donate $1 million to charity if Marsha Blackburn agrees to a debate, while Democrat Jerri Green is calling on independent Lauren Pinkston to drop out after a controversial video. Plus,

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26:48

Backstage With the Nashville Public Library’s...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/24

We’re taking you behind the scenes — or should we say strings? — of the Nashville Public Library's beloved puppet troupe. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by program manager Bret Grigsby Wilson to talk about the last 80 years of Wishing Chair Productions and what he hopes the next eight decades could hold for friends like Tommy Dog and Coco the Fashion Cow. Plus: The magical and spooky shows they’ve got planned for October!Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode: Adventure

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22:51

Finding Your Voice in Nashville’s Spoken Word Scene

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/23

Nashville’s spoken word scene offers a place to share your work, hear powerful stories, and find community. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with local poets and event hosts Frank “Frizzy” Sykes and Nina Adel about what spoken word is, what to expect at an open mic, and how new performers can get started. They also share where to find spoken word around Nashville, including On the Dock at The Loading Dock, Poet’s Playground, and Verse Therapy at Po’ Boys and Poets, which supports local mental health work

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27:19

What's Next in the Battle Over the Fairgrounds...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/22

Over the weekend, host Rachel Iacovone attended the Affirming Sumner Pride Festival at Fruity Farm in Bethpage, Tennessee. She shares her experience with creative producer and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury. They also discuss the nearly 75,000 signatures that could put the future of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on the ballot, why Nashville's parks are too hot, and how heightened ICE enforcement is affecting immigrant construction workers.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 22nd

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26:20

How To Build a New Park in Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/21

Mill Ridge Park is more than a massive playground and a giant teal slide. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with Friends of Mill Ridge Park Executive Director Darrell Hawks, Board Chair Bishoy Makael, and Metro Parks Assistant Director Tim Netsch about how the park was created, the partnerships that made it possible, and what Nashville can learn from the process. Plus, they discuss the park’s new $4 million expansion, The Farm at Mill Ridge Park, and the upcoming Pear Jam celebration.Learn more about the

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29:12

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/20

Would Nashville be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly transformed, “greened” neighborhood lots. But how did they do it? David talks with City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and special guest Matt Rader, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, about how Philly prioritized revitalizing its abandoned outdoor space, the ways that having a nonprofit partner has made all the

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31:24

Political Prostitution Scandal, Gallatin Corridor...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/18

Nashville’s 5th Congressional District race gets tangled up in a massage parlor bust. Host Rachel Iacovone joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to break down the reported connections to candidates Chaz Molder and Charlie Hatcher, and what they could mean for the campaign. Plus, Gallatin Avenue is finally getting a safety makeover, Paramount is looking for 400,000 square feet of office space in Nashville, and we’ll discuss the city’s upcoming Dolly Day

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25:45

What Pride Looks Like in Rural Tennessee

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/17

Nashville-born and nationally beloved artist morgxn joins host Rachel Iacovone to talk about Fruity Farm, the queer-owned farm he runs with his husband, Gabriel, in Sumner County. This Saturday, September 19, Fruity Farm will host the second annual Affirming Sumner Pride Festival. Morgxn shares how the festival came to be, why small-town Pride matters, and how the farm became a home for Pride after previous venues fell through. This year’s event is free, but an RSVP is required to receive the

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21:18

Who’s Got the Best Pizza in Nashville?

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/16

It’s Nashville Scene’s Pizza Week, so we’re revisiting a conversation that sparked quite a bit of controversy: the great pizza debate. Who has the best pizza in town? Creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, former producer Daniel Sumstine, and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury share their picks for the best slice, crust, late-night pizza, and stomach-tested gluten-free options. Did we forget your favorite? Email us at nashville@citycast.fm.**This episode originally aired May 22, 2025. Learn

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23:58

Nashville Pizza Week Picks, Scammers Banned From...

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/15

Hallelujah, it's Pizza Week in Nashville! Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to share their pick of the pies, plus the scammers banned from downtown, Dolly Parton International Airport (official name pending) and some lawsuit updates in Metro Nashville’s funding fight against the feds and for the Nashville Noticias reporter detained and then released by ICE back in March.Learn more about the sponsors of this September

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25:53

What Toll Lanes Could Mean for Nashville

City Cast Nashville ·

2026/09/14

Tennessee’s controversial Choice Lanes project could add toll lanes along 26 miles of I-24, from downtown Nashville to Murfreesboro. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with Nashville Business Journal senior reporter Adam Sichko about the $9.2 billion project, the international group selected to build it, how much drivers might pay, whether the lanes will ease traffic, and what the project could mean for homes and businesses along the corridor.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 14th

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