XPLR.NASH Podcast

Want the opportunity to put your thoughts on a Metro Park’s project? You now have the chance to do so. Has inflation finally put Nashville’s rent hikes to a halt? Plus, many large projects and towers announced for areas outside of downtown Nashville.

Nashville’s latest July 4th show made quite a bang with direct spending. The Nashville International Airport unveils a massive new monument. Plus, is Nashville “putting on the Ritz”, or will we always be known as trashville?

One of Nashville’s top pitmasters is eyeing a distillery and tasting room. Nashville’s airport also got a bit tastier with their new round of restaurants. And how did Nashville receive its nickname of “The Buckle of the Bible Belt”?

Redbull launches an event on Broadway you won’t want to miss. Move over Polar Express, the Titans are offering a way better train ride this season. Plus, the Nashville Rotary club takes a shot by asking the tough questions about the new Nissan Stadium.

The Music City Grand Prix ended with a little weather delay, but one rider shattered a record coming out of the storm. Sunday’s storm however did seem problematic for one major building under construction in Gallatin. And grab your boots and cowboy hats, it’s time for the long awaited Tennessee State Fair.

Metro Council votes against the RNC bill. Nashville’s Convention and Visitor Corporation is hosting the globe soon to try and sell Nashville to the world. Plus, which Nashville stereotypes are true, and which are false?

In the past three years, a downtown record store has tripled the value of its location. Pack your scooters; local parking lots near Broadway are getting eaten alive with development. Plus, we may finally be one step closer to having a Major League Baseball stadium built in Nashville.

Want to spend late nights in Nashville’s oldest skyscraper? One late night pizza bar may give you that chance. If you are a third or even fourth-wave coffee fan, this new coffee shop may be just the vibe for you. Plus, with Tennessee being one of the worst ranked states for education, how did Nashville earn its nickname, “Athens of the South”?

A new music venue just announced for Wedgewood-Houston, and you are not going to want to miss this. A large property intersecting Interstate 40 and Broadway may have big plans for the future. Plus, how has Nashville’s housing market fared the first month of this current recession?

Nashville could have the chance to host the 2023 NHL Draft, but rumors of hotel availability may have caused a short delay of game. While we are usually expecting a company headquartered in California to pick up to move to Nashville, one new company decided to move here from the North East. Plus, road closures have already started and so have the engines as we are just a few days away from the sec...

Geodis Park gains some new fans as more apartments are announced near the soccer stadium. Downtown Nashville’s YMCA will be soaring into the air as renovation plans are released about the new location. Plus, your monthly dose of new restaurants announced for Nashville.

Just when we thought Nashville lost the 2024 RNC, Metro Council may be voting on a bill to bring it back. Someone new may be picking up your trash here soon. Plus, Metro Nashville is taking steps to become a new stadium city.

We all know Tennessee is one of the best states for business, but how does it stack up nationally, and what are its strengths and weaknesses? Vanderbilt Medical Center could expand by more than 25%. And how did Nashville receive its “Music City” nickname before the birth of country music?

What will Nashville’s skyline look like with all of the current construction and proposed skyscrapers? What could be a major contribution to rent hikes in Nashville? Plus, how will Nashville’s Transportation plan of zero vision impact your neighborhood?

Mayor Cooper claims Nashville is not a stadium and entertainment city, yet the Nashville Sports council just surpassed one billion dollars in economic impact. You’ll also notice a change if you’re walking around Broadway this week. Plus, Metro Nashville just launched their vision zero plan. Does this mean they have something actually planned… or does this mean they have zero vision?

Just when you thought Kroger was at its end in Nashville, expansion is on their horizon. The Nashville Sounds set a record of their own during a recent game. Plus, the month-long way to save tons of money in Tennessee.

Nashville officially becomes the record setting record pressers of the United States. New Titans Stadium talk reach the Nashville city council. Plus, Amazon hits the pause button on its second tower.

Nashville Bars are going underground, and no, there’s not a new prohibition. The RNC may be moving out of Nashville for 2024. Plus, it’s time for the can’t miss county fairs of 2022.

One thousand jobs seem to be missing in middle Tennessee for this one particular job. Plus, who’s on the ballot for the August 4th election in Nashville.

Do you want to share your thoughts on public transit? WeGo is giving Nashvillians the opportunity to do so. Mayor Cooper gives his thoughts on the new way Nashville is handling economic development. And did you know there was a sea in Tennessee? That’s right, we’ll tell you all about this body of water on today’s episode.

Tennessee’s largest farm animals seem to be under attack from major disease in the state. Murfreesborro’s Amphitheatre fails their Metro Council Vote. Plus, you’ll want to plan a full vacation around today’s Middle Tennessee Lake. Today we talk about Dale Hollow Lake.

After Metro Council pulled their votes to invite the RNC to Nashville, a Tennessee special session was called to try and remedy the situation. Metro police destroy 21,000 pounds of drugs that have been collected since 2007. And today we’ll talk about the largest man made lake east of the Mississippi.

Nashville’s newest heavy-hitter real-estate site, Church Street, sees two large building purchases just last week. 1 Hotel opens this week in Nashville and has built some of the inside to reflect some of Tennessee’s most unique features. Plus, today’s Middle Tennessee lake sits right on the shoreline of one of Al Capone’s hideouts.

A 20-course meal restaurant is set to debut in Nashville from one of Nashville’s top chefs. One of Nashville’s most authentic Italian restaurants is eyeing a Germantown location for 2023. And in our continuation of our Middle Tennessee Lakes Adventure series, we bring you possibly the best lake for anglers and adventurers alike.

A local theater has introduced reduced ticket prices for a few days. Nashville’s new bikeway sweeper may soon be the biggest celebrity in town. Plus, this Middle Tennessee lake may include some of the State’s best swimming holes.