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Has Nashville Gone 'Full Woke'? Plus, Less Surveillance Tech and More Dolly Fun

Tennessee's first transgender elected official was just voted by her peers into an additional leadership role. How is she feeling? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by newsl

How the Frist Changed Nashville’s Art Scene

This year, the Frist Art Museum is celebrating 25 years in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive director and CEO Dr. Seth Feman to look back at the city

Why Nashville Is Bringing Back the Video Store

For anyone who misses Blockbuster Video, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the return of physical media. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Joe Bass, own

Your Guide to September 2026 in Nashville

Goodbye summer, hello pumpkin spice latte season! As we head into fall, we have for you the ultimate guide of what to eat, hear, and do this September in Nashville. Host

Nashville’s Growing Mass Surveillance Network

Legislation regulating how law enforcement can use drones in Nashville is on its final reading at Metro Council tomorrow night. But are drones just a small piece of somet

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Nashville

The Nashville airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh I

Will BNA Be Renamed After Dolly? Plus, Live on the Green Returns

Following Dolly Parton’s passing, a petition to rename BNA in her honor has surpassed 130,000 signatures — but could it really happen? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by c

Fall Road Trips: Get Off the Grid in Highlands, N.C.

We’re learning more about the companies behind DriveTN, the consortium tapped to build controversial toll roads between here and Murfreesboro, and at least one state legi

Dolly, Nashville Will Always Love You

Yesterday, we all learned that Dolly Parton had passed away at age 80, right here in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson

Starbucks Staffers Reject Nashville. Plus, Parking Problems Everywhere

We’re learning more about the companies behind DriveTN, the consortium tapped to build controversial toll roads between here and Murfreesboro, and at least one state legi

Should Nashville Preserve the Fairgrounds Racetrack?

The future of Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway might be up to voters this November, as petitioners work to collect signatures for a ballot amendment that would drop auto

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Nashville

How often are you out in nature in Nashville? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a pa

Nashville Slated for ICE Call Center, Waymo Surveillance, and Controversial Choice Lanes

ICE has moved their planned location of a 24/7 call center from Adams, Tennessee, to Donelson. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson a

The Women Making Jazz History in Nashville

With their recent album, “Redefining the Standards,” Nashville Women in Jazz set a new standard themselves, releasing the first all-women project ever recorded at the leg

10 Ways To Celebrate Nashville History Month

August is officially Nashville History Month — according to local historian Betsy Phillips! Today, she joins host Rachel Iacovone to explain why Nashville needs a history

Nashville’s Missing Jobs, Vice Mayor Race, and Winter Storm Report

What’s the latest on tech giant Oracle’s move to Nashville? After receiving sizable government incentives, the company is reportedly lagging behind the pace necessary to

The War on Cars Comes to Nashville

In the wake of yet another pedestrian death on our roads, we've called in an expert with suggestions for how to fix our dangerous infrastructure. Joining host Rachel Iaco

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Nashville

What will Nashville do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county l

Is Nashville Romantic? Plus, Back-to-School Drama and MNPD’s Transparency Problem

This week, the Community Review Board raised concerns about MNPD’s use-of-force policies, racial disparities, and transparency. Executive producer Whitney Pastorek and cr

Nashville Birthday Bashes Kids Will Love

Did you know more people are born in August than in any other month? Whether you’re planning your child’s birthday party this month or in the months to come, we’ve got yo