XPLR.NASH Podcast

New restaurants enter into the Nashville scene. The Factory at Franklin sees a first look at their new scenery. Plus, an update on the State’s attempt to take over a few of Nashville’s institutions.

We wrap up some weekend headlines from Luke Combs' sold out concerts, the Wildhorse Saloon takeover, airborne disturbances, development news on 12 South, and Tony Giarratana's latest building project.

Our podcast engineer Nick Truitt joins us as we talk about his recent time at Belmont University and all things surrounding NASCAR coming back to the Nashville Fairgrounds.

Chart topping artist Nate Gott tells his experience of what it’s like to be writing for not only artists of the U.S., but also all over the globe.

Nashville’s cheapest downtown parking lot is closed for potential engineering repairs. An injunction has been ordered that halts the proposed timeline of a Metro Council redistricting. Plus, Governor Bill Lee signs an executive order that extends the background checks for firearm purchase here in Tennessee.

Meharry Medical College (Meharry) has signed a five-year exclusive licensing agreement with Alcohol Change UK, to launch Dry January® in the USA. During this launch year, the program will focus on introducing Americans to this growing international campaign, which is headquartered in London and is now here in the USA in Nashville, TN. Dri. Michael Caldwell has taken on the honor of leading the ini...

One of two former Tennessee Democratic lawmakers may be temporarily reinstated by Metro Council this afternoon. Plus acres of downtown space shut down over the weekend to make room for the first piece being developed along the East Bank.

Brad Reynolds joins the podcast giving an update on projects happening in the Middle Tennessee area.

Metro Council pulls back votes on drawing new districts in Nashville. Two new candidates enter into the Nashville Mayoral election. Plus, a report gives the top attractions in Nashville by the numbers.

The Metro Sports Authority approves the financial bond deal for the new Tennessee Titan Stadium. Nashville is described as having the number one job market in the nation. Plus, we announce how you can best experience your local communities and also adventure throughout Tennessee.

The FAA writes a letter to BNA warning of potential legal troubles if the State takes over the airport board. The head of BNA responds. Joining us today is Michael Johnson of Future Marriage University, creating relational success when it counts.

A weekend recap of events in the state of Tennessee from protests at the state capital to the severe weather.

Since 2015. Music Neighbors nonprofit has focused on providing high-quality media content to Nashville-based music artists. Over the last few years, Music Neighbors have expanded our efforts to advocate for the expansion, diversification, and connectedness of Nashville’s existing music communities by helping musicians sustain their artistries through our services. Music Neighbors aim to connect pe...

Storms creep in at the end of this week in Nashville. Plus, is it possible to have train transportation from Nashville down to Atlanta in the next few years?

Nashville scores high in the new assessment of wage livability out of the top 76 cities in the nation. Edley’s announces the opening of two of their new locations across the county. Plus, we review the new district proposals for a reduced Metro Council.

Today we talk about the latest details of the Covenant School shooting, as well as where to donate and how you can help.

Podcast hosts Justin Croft and Nathan Badley join Nashville Daily to talk about their journeys to Nashville, how their Bob Ross podcast has given them opportunities to visit the tv show set, and they reveal their favorite Nashville neighborhoods.

Nashville is reaching out to the Federal Government for dollars for the new South Bank bridge. Plus, the new Nashville towers are reaching sky-high records for development.

The Business Journal names Nashville one of the top sports cities in the Nation. Gov. Lee’s transportation plan just got approval in the state house. Plus, we’ll try to walk through all the new towers and their locations that will be popping up in the skyline in Nashville over the next 10 years!

Spencer Burgon joins the podcast today to talk about all things Nashville food. Spence is the owner/operator of Rise Biscuits and Righteous Chicken of Nashville, and gives insight into how one location for a restaurant can make all the difference.

Andrew Cook is one of the founders of the restaurant The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club in 2016 and amidst the start of a global pandemic was able to open a coffee business, Elegy, that now has multiple locations all over Nashville. Andrew speaks with Stuart and Erin about what that process was like running the restaurant, along with opening the coffee shop all during the global pandemic and the juggling...

A new bill amendment may take authority to regulate beer sales away from Metro Nashville and pass it on to state authorities. Sinatra Bar and Lounge announces an opening date. If Metro Council size did move down to 20, what would that look like? Plus, could this one factor for Nashville indicate that the city may be recession proof?

How much did Nashville banks and startups lose from last week’s bank failures? East Bank land right next to the proposed new Titans stadium is being bought. Plus, we examine Nashville’s caliber as a city compared to the other hit cities of the south.

Nashville is the 6th most searched city in the Nation for vacations. Beaman Automotive pulled out 500 cars over the past weekend from their downtown dealership. Plus, major plans announced to wrap around the existing bars on Demonbreun Hill.

A Black Market Bar enters the downtown Nashville Scene. The best BBQ in Tennessee is named. Plus, the State of Tennessee is being sued by the city of Nashville.