XPLR.NASH Podcast

Nashville ranks as one of the top conference and convention destinations in North America. Plus, with Nashville becoming a major city with major wins and losses with locals, is the city losing its “Music City” branding?

The number of candidates in the pool for Metro Council this year is at 88. Plus, Nashville jumped 21 spots in just one year to be one of the best performing cities in America.

Buc-ee’s is aggressively expanding in the growing Tennessee tourism market, especially on the pathways to and from Nashville.

2024 Nashville mayoral candidates have their first debate of the year. Metro Nashville and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce cut ties financially for the 23-24 fiscal year. Plus, Nashville is thinking of moving their New Year’s Eve Bash location after a massive hike in rent.

A new Sake Bar is now open in Wedgewood Houston. Edley’s BBQ goes south. Plus, Third Ave in Downtown Nashville sees major purchases.

Filmmaker and recently back in Nashville from filming WWE for A&E, Jordan Heid, talks about his most recent experiences in the Television world, the brand of Music City, and his thoughts on the new Titans stadium.

Josh Palet joins us from JP25 Media to talk to us about his move from California to Nashville.

We chat with Brad Reynolds about the May market update, including inventory, interest rates, and home prices. We also discuss the new Tennessee Titans Stadium and its potential impact on the local real estate market and economy.

Charity Toombs of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail talks about the experiences of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, some amazing new whiskey and culinary experiences, as well as the upcoming Whiskey Week events in Nashville and how to best experience all it has to offer.

Nashville may once more experience a second solar eclipse in one decade. TPAC selects an architect for their new building once they move from downtown, but have they found a location? Plus, the rebuilding of Second Avenue is finally a reality.

Jamie Kent, an artist and founder of the BAM Group, also former Nashville Daily guest, joins Jill Palm of the Arts and Business Council in Nashville to discuss their upcoming forum with the 2024 Mayoral candidates of Nashville.

The Music City Walk of Fame added one star in the ground from a famous Nashvillian who is not an artist. Nashville’s crowded weekend was full of music, beer conferences, and bad weather. Plus, Mayor Cooper’s fiscal year 2024 budget may include a faster way to get to the airport. But how long would that plan take?

Raising Cane’s first Nashville location announces their opening date. Plus, Nashville’s Rock Block gets rezoned.

Owner of the smashburger hit Cledis, Shane Nasby, along with musician Paul McDonald talk about their new upcoming venture, One Big Love Fest. One Big Love. This Festival is a 6 month long bi-weekly music & food fest/concert series on Thursdays highlighting some of the most inspiring and upcoming musicians, artisans, and chefs in Nashville.

Dwight Hall, chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase, talks about the history of the founding of the race, along with the best tips for enjoying this year’s race, and Dwight also talks about the newest sports betting laws in Tennessee, and how the Iroquois Steeplechase race has not been affected by them.

Metro created a new commission for more arts and entertainment jobs to come to Nashville. Visit Music City’s President speaks up about when Nashville will seek a Super Bowl. Plus, a new development is proposed just south of the East Bank.

Nashville’s top hotel just announced a new rooftop experience. Tiger Woods is bringing a golf concept to Nashville. Plus, how did the Titans perform in the NFL draft?

More party bus permits have been issued even when officials want them to be cut. Governor Lee will soon sign a law that brings tax free groceries to Tennessee for three months in 2023. Plus, Nashville Mayor John Cooper gives his final State of Metro address.

Chris Brown of Blessed Day Coffee join us in studio to talk about how he dove head first into the world of coffee, roasting, and becoming a business.

In a historic Metro Council vote, the funding for the new stadium for the Tennessee Titans was approved in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 26.

The final vote on the Tennessee Titans stadium funding will be voted on tonight by Metro Council. A mystery sports betting company is eyeing Nashville for their new US headquarters. Plus, one of Nashville’s hotel restaurants was just named the best in the United States by Food and Wine Magazine

A large party at a bar spilled out onto the street and blocked traffic for several hours on Nolensville Pike. A Tennessee GOP lawmaker resigns. Plus, how the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas affects Nashville’s chances of an MLB franchise.

Nashville’s July 4th concert announces their headliner for the night. A new luxury bus service launches from Nashville to Memphis. Plus, River North continues to make moves.

Restaurateurs Steven Smithing and Brandon Styll, along with Steven’s brother Chris, are re-opening a popular neighborhood favorite in the Belmont area. On today’s episode, Steven and Brandon talk about the fundamentals that it takes to own and operate successful restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thousands of people linked arms from the Tennessee State Capitol to Vanderbilt Children's hospital. Sinatra Bar and Lounge is now open in Downtown Nashville. Plus, the Tennessee Titans Stadium was just one bad amendment away from not passing it’s second reading.