XPLR.NASH Podcast

East Park donuts gets a surprise visitor. Does Nashville have a new district to name? Plus, we continue our lake adventure series by traveling northeast to Old Hickory Lake.

Fifth and Broad officially hits the market looking for a new buyer. A restaurant tech company is beginning to put roots down in Nashville. Plus, to continue our Middle Tennessee Lakes Adventure series, we stay in Nashville with none other than Percy Priest Lake.

Next week begins burger week in Nashville, we’ll bring you some of our favorite bites in town. Metro Council withdrew the RNC bid from the meeting agenda earlier this week. What does this mean for Nashville’s chances of hosting? Plus, it’s the start of our new Middle Tennessee Lakes Adventure series where we talk about all of the amazing ways to enjoy some of Tennessee’s waterways. Today we start...

A top Nashville economic development chief resigns. A new study shows we might actually be the worst drivers in the country. Plus, one of Nashville’s favorite up and coming neighborhoods is getting some new riverfront property.

Has 2022 been a better travel year for Nashville than the years before the pandemic? The Metro Transportation Licensing Commission tamps down on permits given to party buses. Plus, the latest and greatest restaurants to open in Nashville in just the past few days.

Sam’s Clubs and Costcos in Nashville may now see competition with another wholesale giant breaking ground in Middle Tennessee. Bridgestone America is vacating nearly 100,000 square feet of office space in downtown Nashville. Plus, we interview Nashville’s most knowledgeable realtor.

Found a pothole? TDOT has a new hotline to keep on speed dial to make a report. The 2024 RNC could be hosted in Nashville pending a vote with the Metro Council. Plus, new documents reveal new plans and procedures for Nashville to get to work on the East Bank Boulevard.

The newest owner of the Nashville Predators shows interest in the MLB coming to Nashville. Google fiber announces their next moves for the Nashville area. Plus, it’s not only a new fiscal year in Tennessee, but July 1st is also the day many new Tennessee laws come into effect. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about which ones you should know about.

Nashville SC numbers have shown good promises for the future of soccer in Nashville. NASCAR made its Nashville comeback last weekend. Plus, this year is set to be Nashville’s best 4th of July celebration. We’ll tell you why that is and also how to best enjoy the holiday.

One coffee shop in Nashville announces a national launch. Vanderbilt shares updated plans of their football stadium renovations. Plus, Nashville’s Metro Council approved the next fiscal year’s budget. Where is Nashville spending their money?

A burglar pulls a Santa Claus and drops through the roof into a local jewelry store. A massive plot near the Cumberland River is now for sale. Plus, one of Nashville’s fastest growing areas south of Broadway hits the acceleration on skyscrapers.

The Edgehill neighborhood will soon be in the stages of developing their own neighborhood master plan. Mayor Cooper is giving Nashvillians $20 Million to build community projects. Plus, how many new breakout neighborhoods can there be from the Gulch by 2026?

A former Tennessee governor joins the ownership group of the Nashville Predators. Yet another downtown traffic study will be underway. Plus, today we take a look at a part of midtown that could reshape how we look at downtown Nashville.

In food news, one downtown long-time favorite shuts its doors while another Nashville joint opens its fourth location. And let’s lose count together on today’s episode as we try to discover how many new skyscrapers will be built in downtown Nashville by 2026.

BNA adds new nonstop routes to your favorite vacation spots. Nashville’s public transportation, WeGo, is now offering half-off incentives at some great local attractions. Plus, our second neighborhood we examine as part of our Nashville 2026 series is Germantown. We studied a lot about the East Bank in yesterday's episode. Now it’s time to look at the West Bank of the Cumberland River.

One lawsuit could potentially bring an MLB team to Nashville. TailGate Brewery has opened two new locations in Tennessee this month. Plus, Nashville is slated to have many of its major projects completed in 2026. Will Nashville look like a brand new city?

Nashville becomes one of the top cities in the U.S. for rent increases. Panasonic makes a stop in Clarksville to check out a possible factory location. Plus, tomorrow is the first day of summer! We’ll bring you ways to celebrate by seeing the best summer solstice views.

A popular gas chain is set to open their first Tennessee chain in 2025. A favorite hangout joint in Midtown is set to reopen after four years of closure. Plus, FIFA makes their decision for host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

Metro Council blindsides Nashvillians with a building purchase. A new luxury mall was just announced to be built in Nashville. Plus, don’t go this week without making father’s day plans. We’ll help you prepare for this upcoming Sunday in Nashville with our list of best activities for Father’s Day.

Hotel rates maxed out during CMA fest. Also maxed out were the temperatures of a building as the Metro Nashville Fire Department had to put out a structure fire near Nissan Stadium. Plus, the Nashville international airport just landed a new major announcement of expansion.

Nashville Ballet announces their new line-up along with partnerships with local musicians. Governor Lee signs a bill calling for a school security evaluation. Plus, we’ve heard a lot about Nashville possibly getting an MLB team, but what are the chances of that actually happening?

A new third party may be entering the picture to help the city develop an economic growth strategy. A new potential mayoral candidate has announced hopes of running in 2023. Plus, with the selection of Nashville food being so large, sometimes it’s hard to choose for everyone. That’s why in today’s episode, we’re bringing you the top five food halls in the city.

An “air-tech” start-up launches new domestic and international routes from BNA. More party vehicle drama brews as Nashville’s police chief writes his own letter. And if you’re looking for a way to escape during CMA Fest, we’ll bring you a great Daycation to Centerville, Tennessee.

One of Nashville’s surrounding cities reaches the top ten in the country for population growth. Details on the July 4th fireworks show reveal the largest show in Nashville’s history. Plus, a massive skyscraper was just announced on Demonbreun Street.

Construction begins and fence materials have been selected for the Natchez Trace Bridge. Ever wanted to fish on Tennessee waters but didn’t want to pay for a fishing license? Well..on Saturday you can fish for free! Plus, updated details get released for the entertainment district of the Nashville Yards.