XPLR.NASH Podcast

Nashville had a Major New Year’s Eve Bash over the weekend, but was it big enough to outdo 2019? Speaking of 2019, since we started this podcast, we’ve been calling Nashville “Event City''. It now seems like others outside of Nashville are catching onto that nickname. Plus, an online forum has given some great examples of Nashville Nightmares in four words or less.

Flights canceled, lines longer than the wait to get into Opry Mills during the holidays, and no one answering their customer service phone lines. This was Southwest Airlines in Nashville over the past 10 days and we were right in the middle of it.

Big things on the horizon for Nashville Daily. What is in store for 2023.

On today’s episode, Greg the Google Guy joins Stuart to talk about a clothing store hidden gem in town, plus the smashing success they’ve had over the past few years.

On today’s episode, Greg the Google Guy joins Stuart to read the reviews of Nashville’s top reviewed restaurants.

On today’s episode, Greg the Google Guy joins Stuart to read the reviews of Nashville’s most Googled attraction. We’ll talk about all of this and more on Nashville Daily.

On today’s episode, Greg the Google Guy joins Stuart to review the most Googled things of Nashville in 2022.

On today’s episode, we discuss our favorite development announcements of the year, plus some additional predictions for 2023.

On today’s episode, we discuss if Nashville’s downtown New Year’s celebration is too crowded for comfort, and what might be worth attending. Plus, some great New Year’s Day hikes.

Stuart gets into a hit and run. Will justice prevail?

Which Tennessee city do you think made the 2023 list of best places to visit around the globe? Hint… It wasn’t Nashville. Developers are taking notice of a new area in 2023. Plus, we make our predictions for major announcements of food, developments, and attractions for the new year.

Worried about the recession in Nashville? These 2021 stats may ease your worry. Which city in Middle Tennessee ranked third in the fastest growing cities in the U.S.? We’ll give you a hint… it’s not Nashville. Plus, what are the top things to know when celebrating New Years in Nashville?

Metro Nashville reaches a new deal with Meharry Medical College after an investigation showed Nashville was six months behind in paying rent for its hospital, Nashville General, in 2021. Metro Council approved the beta testing of license plate readers in Nashville for special uses only. How long before those special uses are broadened? Plus, you and your family may have a favorite holiday meal in...

A popular restaurant in the gulch has finally fallen to the mighty hand of new development. And while one restaurant announces the closing of a location, another great Nashville stample opens a new location down in Franklin. Plus, can you camp on top of a Nashville Boutique hotel this winter?

AAA forecasts one of the highest holiday travel years for Nashville. Metro council deferred the vote on approving the new Titans Stadium. Plus, how you can save thousands of dollars this winter on your closing costs on your new home in Nashville.

With just weeks away from Christmas, what are the chances Nashville sees a White Christmas? The investors that recently purchased the Fifth and Broadway development gave good insight into the signs of Nashville’s next break into the luxury market. Plus, Pie Town receives the announcement of two new buildings in the neighborhood… Including one that is actually pie shaped.

A new woodfired and Asian-Inspired concept is announced for East Nashville. New renderings and concepts announced for Eric Church’s new downtown venue. And how much would you pay to have a traffic free commute into downtown Nashville? Will that be a possibility under the State’s new infrastructure proposal?

Existing electric car battery plants in Tennessee announce expansions. Middle Tennessee’s most luxurious resort opens up in Franklin. Plus, with new reports released from the State of Tennessee, they are projecting commute times could increase by 60%. We’ll break down the heaviest areas affected by Nashville’s growth.

According to an annual report, nine historic Nashville properties are under threat of demolition, neglect, or redevelopment. One of Nashville’s dreams just got purchased by a major corporation. Plus, the State of Tennessee just released their plans to spend $26 Billion to improve the roadways and infrastructure in Tennessee. Is the State stepping in to do what the cities will not?

Evacuations were issued in parts of Mt. Juliet as a possible explosive was found. A new document released by the city has shown that we were not responsible enough for our current stadium. Does that show we might not be deserving of a new stadium? Will this hurt our chances of it passing through Metro Council?

A luxury park may be built by Opryland soon, but it might not be the kind of park you’re thinking about. And Nashville’s tourism isn’t just a market that reaches inside the borders of the United States. It has expanded very rapidly into the global market. But does this make Nashville a true global city?

You may have seen on the news or social media that the historic Exit/In is closing. We’ll explain why it’s not closing and what is actually happening to the venue. After a major flood inside of Bridgestone Arena over the Thanksgiving holiday, how many games did it cost the Nashville Predators? Plus, the Nashville Stars may have found a possible site to build their future MLB Stadium.

Sidewalk Cafés in Nashville may have been a pandemic addition to the restaurant scene, but now Mayor Cooper wants it to be permanent. It may be time to trade in that truck for a scooter as the rule requiring new developments to have a minimum number of parking spaces has gone away in the downtown area. Plus, Tennessee just received yet another major league economic announcement.

This year will mark the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Stones River, which was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. Jim recounts the context of how this decisive battle landed itself in the Middle Tennessee area and also how a Battle of the Bands also broke out on the battlefield.

Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. We sat down with The Battle of Franklin Trust to hear the stories of the battle, and remember why we preserve the history of these times.