City Cast Nashville

Given the massive success of the Athletes Unlimited pro women’s basketball tourney, the Vanderbilt University women’s team lighting up the court, and a Pat Summitt-inspired proposal for a WNBA expansion team making headlines, producer Daniel Sumstine sits down with former Metro Council member and lady hoops superfan Nancy VanReece to find out why women’s basketball is having a moment. Learn more a...

The CEO of Nashville General Hospital, the city’s safety net facility, is stepping down amidst controversy this Friday. How did we get here? Nashville Banner reporter Stephen Elliott joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up...

And now, the exciting conclusion of Metro Council’s two-part Fusus cliffhanger! Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins us to talk through the latest local news, including poorly-timed cuts to the National Weather Service, the threatened closure of a local Social Security office, and a weird group home in DC being run by local car dealer Lee Beaman. Finally, we’re celebrating being named t...

The Food Section Nashville bureau chief Mark Blankenship joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss his recent article on the out-of-state food traditions that have found a home in our booming culinary scene. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 6th episode: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsle...

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of our city’s best tourist attractions, but did you know they’ve got great resources for locals, too? With their annual American Currents exhibit opening today — featuring a famous Taylor Swift Eras Tour dress and other artifacts from Orville Peck, Amythyst Kiah, Billy Strings and more — museum director of editorial Paul Kingsbury joins host Marie C...

Nashville’s experiencing a trash crisis, and our landfills are nearly full — but what if we fixed our old stuff instead of tossing it out? NashVillager contributing writer Emily Siner has been collecting recommendations for hard-to-find repair services via her “Give A Rec, Get A Rec” series. She joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to swap suggestions for local cobblers, seamstresses, fix-it fairs, an...

Every year, the Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly propose a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that advocates call the “Slate of Hate.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Chaplain Dahron Annaliese Johnson, Tennessee Equality Project’s Davidson County co-chair, to learn what’s on the table this year and how the impact of these bills could stretch beyond our marginalized communities to i...

State legislators are considering a ban on cell phones in schools and more laws controlling Tennessee’s hemp industry, but at least they’ve (temporarily) given up on the idea of changing BNA’s name to Trump International Airport. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek discuss all that and more on today’s Friday News Roundup. Plus, do you know...

The daffodils are poking their heads up, the cherry trees are about to put on a show, and we’ve got your guide to everything happening in this month where Nashville comes alive again. From Cheekwood in Bloom to the opening of the Pinnacle — our fancy new music venue in Nashville Yards — host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are...

Where are the safe places for creative expression in Nashville? Nina Adel, a program director at writing collective The Porch, and Nallely Ortega Prater, a poet and first-generation immigrant from Mexico, sit down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss how their Immigrants Write workshop is fostering an incredible community. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up fo...

It’s almost spring break, which means it’s time to figure out what to do with your kiddos while they’re out of school. Our Hey Nashville newsletter editor and token parent Margaret Kingsbury sits down with kidfluencer Laura Hartley, a.k.a. TNLittles on Instagram, to swap suggestions for the best kid-friendly eateries and bars in town, from the best restaurant playgrounds to some surprisingly great...

CoreCivic is the largest private prison company in the nation, and it’s based right here in Nashville. Their biggest facility in the state, nearby Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice — but the company’s CEO and stockholders are expecting significant financial growth under the Trump administration. Nashville Banner criminal justice rep...

A thrilling Metro Council meeting this week ended in a cliffhanger, as CMs voted to adjourn due to snow in the middle of the Fusus guardrails debate. Contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for more on that, and a Historic Zoning Commission realignment that caused confusion. Plus, students speak out about sa...

What will it take for Nashville’s booming hip-hop scene to get the recognition and industry resources it deserves? Producer Daniel Sumstine sits down with Nashville Public Radio senior music writer Jewly Hight to discuss her current series of stories on new opportunities for artists who want to keep calling Music City home. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 20th episode:  Babbel - Get...

If you just think of American Legion Post 82 on Gallatin as a great honky-tonk, you’re missing out on its real purpose, and given recent cuts to programs that serve veterans at the federal level, it’s a great time to learn what this place really does. Post commanders Shannon Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, and Josh Jordan join host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about how they’re leveraging Nashville’s...

If you’re still pursuing your fitness goals for 2025, why not check out a class with a cult following? Margaret Maddox YMCA instructor Jenny Littleton teaches water aerobics and yoga with an inimitable style that’s won her loyal fans, but it’s no surprise: She’s also one-half of iconic Nashville musical comedy duo Doyle & Debbie. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Jenny to swap stories abou...

From the State of the State to the state of our trash, we’re covering some of the biggest headlines in town on today’s Friday News Roundup. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek begin with a lovely bouquet of news you can use (get those Real IDs, folks) before tackling this week’s state legislature headlines and the very real problem that Rut...

Mattie Bush-Martin from Amelia’s Flowers joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to answer our burning flower questions: What’s the best flower to cheer someone up? Is buying flowers for yourself economically responsible? And does she hate Valentine’s Day as much as we do? Plus, we get the scoop on Pont Neuf, her buzzy new bar where you can sip a cocktail while building a bouquet. Want some more City Cas...

The shooter at Antioch High School was a “walking red flag.” So why didn’t anyone intervene? WPLN/Nashville Public Radio reporter Paige Pfleger joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss her recent collaboration with ProPublica on the warning signs that were missed by officials, and how Tennessee’s lax gun laws leave few paths to prevent future tragedies. Plus: Paige explains how her reporting in...

As American Baptist College celebrates its 100th year, university president Dr. Forrest E. Harris joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss this small HBCU’s massive legacy and its current role in the literal landscape of Nashville, sitting just north of River North and the East Bank development. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter....

Feeling the urge to get away? Lucky for us, Nashville-based writer, editor, and travel journalist Amelia Edelman (aka @ameliaearoundtheworld on Instagram) is here to share her top glamping spots near Nashville. As a professional globe-trotter, Amelia breaks down the latest glamping trends, what amenities these luxury camping spots offer, and why reading the fine print is always a must. Whether you...

After a Metro Council meeting that reached “Parks & Rec”-style levels of hilarity, contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to catch us up on what went down. Plus we’ve got the newly-filed bills that caught our eye at the legislature this week — including Pot for Potholes! — and a vibe check that includes Kroger, In-N-Out, and the chance...

It might seem strange to think about summer camp options in February, but as any stressed-out parent can tell you, slots are already filling up. Kelly Davis, the mom behind Frecklefaced Adventures, joins Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to talk about local options for your kiddos to have fun this summer.  Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our...

Nashville immigrant communities are experiencing uncertainty and fear as President Trump’s plans for mass deportations begin to take shape. Sarah Subramanian, a staff attorney for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to list the key rights that everyone should know — regardless of their status. Sarah also gives recommendations on what to do if you...

Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero is stepping down after 17 years at the helm of the Nashville Symphony. He chats with executive producer Whitney Pastorek — herself the daughter of symphony musicians — about his GRAMMY Award-winning tenure, and why you gotta get down to the Schermerhorn before he hands in the baton this May. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for ou...