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2026 Midterm Election Results for Nashville and Beyond

With over 90% of precincts reporting at the time of taping, host Rachel Iacovone, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek break d

Go Vote, Nashville! Plus, TN Supreme Court Rules To Shrink Metro Council and Brent Taylor's Sexting Scandal

It’s Election Day, Nashville! Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and the Tennessee Lookout’s Adam Friedman to unpack a surprisingly qui

Voting in Nashville? What To Do if Something Goes Wrong at the Polls

Election Day is tomorrow, Nov. 3, and poll observers will be stationed at all 178 Nashville polling precincts. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Selah Torralba, advocacy

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Nashville

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Nashville. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) super

Your Guide to November 2026 in Nashville

Crank up the Mariah Carey — it’s the month when Nashville blows straight past Thanksgiving and careens towards Christmas. Of course, host Rachel Iacovone, audience develo

Channelling Nashville’s Best Restaurants at Home

Harley Whitehouse, a.k.a. @harlzcookz, isn’t a trained chef — but his love of Nashville restaurants inspired him to learn how to cook their dishes at home. Now, he shares

The Ryman Auditorium’s Haunted History

Did y’all know the Mother Church is haunted? We’re revisiting our conversation with tour guide Ken Wood, who takes creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson inside the Ryma

Pedal Tavern Rear-Ended, Nashville Bromance Billboard, and Halloween Events

Early voting ends this Thursday at 7 p.m., so get out and vote! Host Rachel Iacovone joins creative producers Marie Cecile Anderson and Margaret Kingsberry to talk about

The Battle To Ban Right Turns on Red in Nashville

Councilmember Sandra Sepulveda spent the past several months trying to push legislation to ban right turns on red through Metro Council — only to withdraw her bill at las

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Nashville

How prepared is Nashville to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.

Why Are Multimillionaires Flocking to Nashville? Plus, Michelin Guide Awards and More Restaurant Closures

The ultra-rich are moving to Middle Tennessee, but what does that mean for the rest of us? Host Rachel Iacovone joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative pro

Nashville’s War on Pumpkin Spice Continues

It’s time for our annual tradition of waging war on pumpkin spice! City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene food and travel correspondent Margaret Littman join

How Far Can $50 Get You in Nashville?

Woof, things are expensive these days, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: How far can $50 get you in Nashville? Creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, Da

Have Locals Lost 12 South? Plus, Racetrack Petition Gets Certified and Michelin Guide Predictions

The petition to drop auto racing as a required use at the Nashville Fairgrounds is officially certified, but the fight is far from over. Host Rachel Iacovone joins execut

How Nashville's Sex Workers Helped Save the City

Did you know sex work was once legal in Nashville? Last month, local historian Betsy Phillips introduced us to Rebecca Higgins, Nashville’s “Queen of the Demimonde,” in h

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Nashville

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Nashville? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets

Early Voting is Open! Plus, BNA Noise Lawsuit and the Future of Yazoo Brewing

Early voting is underway in Nashville! Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and local on-air personality and Tennessee Trends founder

The Best Fall Festivals and Halloween Fun for Kids in Nashville

Spooky season has reached its peak, but where should kiddos get their costumes? What’s the best neighborhood for trick or treating? Is Boo at the Zoo actually worth it? C

Why You Should Go to the Tennessee Pow Wow

This Friday through Sunday, the 45th annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow takes place at Long Hunter State Park. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with Andrea Walsh, vice p

Your Guide to the November 2026 General Election in Nashville

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election starts tomorrow. Host Rachel Iacovone, executive producer Whitney Pastorek, and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson break