XPLR.NASH Podcast

Legendary rock star is rumored to open a bar on Broadway. Will Tennessee soon hold cryptocurrency as a state? Plus, two of Midtown’s favorite restaurants are leaving for a better location.

The Grand Ole Opry upgrades it shows that will please many country music fans. Nashville’s favorite local grocery chain announces a fourth location. Plus, Nashville’s latest parking lot sells for $2.8 Million, and it’s not even downtown.

Franklin’s largest music festival announces their headliners for the 2022 Pilgrimage Festival. And if you love Mexican food, you’ll love to hear about the Taco and Margarita Festival announced for Nashville. Plus, the State approves the $500M deal for the new Titans stadium; does this make it official?

On April 27, 2022, Mayor John Cooper gave his State of the Metro speech. Today's episode is a watch-a-long with commentary and light humor.

The world’s largest vinyl producer makes Nashville its new headquarters. Vanderbilt partners with NBC Sports for some new opportunities for athletes. Plus, it’s time to ditch the indoor grocery stores and find the best farmers market in Nashville.

The Nashville Zoo announced a very special birth. Vanderbilt University announces plans for a world-class basketball facility. Plus, Metro Council approved funding to plan the next route into the East Bank.

A new food truck turned brick and mortar will bring the Gulch to Buchanan Street. A popular Nashville Honkey Tonk is slated to open a spot in the airport. Plus, Barista Parlor is taking up a good chunk of the bottom floor of a newly renovated building on 8th Avenue.

It’s time again to introduce you to all the new restaurants that have either opened or were announced this past week. Believe it or not, it is already time to purchase tickets to this year’s Grand Prix in Nashville. Plus, will Mayor Cooper be seeking re-election?

One local Nashville restaurant is using hands-free technology to deliver food to your table. Garth Brooks releases new details on his Broadway Bar. Plus, what is the economic impact of all these new companies and jobs moving to Nashville?

Didn’t grab tickets to the first Nashville SC game on May 1st? There still may be a way to experience the game. If you also wish to put your money where your mouth is for that game, Nashville SC now has an official betting partner. Plus, the State has talked about how they plan to chip in for the newly proposed Titan’s stadium, but what about Nashville?

The Tennessee Entertainment Commission launches new tax incentives for film productions in Tennessee. New York investment firm relocates headquarters to Nashville. Plus, two new master-planned communities are announced for Nolensville.

A major California retailer is expanding to Nashville. One East Nashville bar will not renew their next lease. Plus, will Metro Center finally see an upgrade?

Every week new restaurants are moving to Nashville; which ones will you try? The CMA Fest releases their list of headliners for June. And in development news, it may be good to know which major interstates are next up to have construction so you can avoid them.

Worried about filing your taxes on time? Living in certain counties may give you an extension. A new restaurant will be giving out lottery tickets with every sandwich they sell. And if you’re looking for egg hunts and other Easter outings, you’ll want to stay tuned to hear where to hop to on Easter.

Nashville’s best pizza restaurant announced their immediate closure. Opry Entertainment Group attracts a major media conglomerate. Plus, we’ll tell you about the top restaurant offerings in Nashville for Easter.

Governor Lee proposes $17 million for a Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Project. New York fashion expands to 12 South in Nashville. Plus, Nashville’s development along the river may have just doubled.

A transit center 20 times the size of a normal bus stop is opening in Green Hills. Spring Hill votes on new zoning along I-65. Plus, more East Bank property is being bought.

A new bourbon hits Nashville restaurants and shelves for its first departure outside of Kentucky. The Nashville Predators are bringing new in-game experiences to fans. Plus, Nashville will have an election on May 3rd. We’ll talk about who and what is on the ballot.

Bellevue gets a new local restaurant. Operations of the upcoming Renaissance Festival changes hands. Plus, Storyville may have just found its magical kingdom.

Spring Hill to get the first Hy-Vee grocery location in Tennessee. Speaking of groceries stores, one of Nashville’s oldest will close this month. Plus, money is adding up quickly for the new Tennessee Titan’s Stadium.

A “far better” distillery will be opening in Germantown. In the “spirit” of the craft, a Nashville brewery expands southward. Plus, a luxury resort five years in the making will open its doors soon in Franklin.

A quickly expanding downtown Nashville may now expand even quicker as a new public-private partnership is taking form. Speaking of public funds, Metro Nashville bought a mall in Antioch. And many researchers have predicted what Tennessee may look like in 2040. What do you think the future will hold?

Metro Nashville Police release their first mobile app. Lane closures on a main Nashville interstate may have you avoiding your usual traffic pattern. Plus, with this new warm…ish season comes spring festivals. And we have all the details right here.

The one hundred and eighteenth season of this sport returns in Nashville. Nashville SC announces their pick for local food vendors at the new stadium. Plus, with all the talk of new stadiums, Bridgestone Arena makes an announcement of their own.

Will a tax holiday on groceries hit stores in 2022? A bar along second avenue that was impacted by the Christmas Day bombing of 2020 is set to reopen. And can we mark Music City fully reopen as one downtown venue releases their first full season in two years?