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Good morning. We are the Best Podcast in Nashville, according to YOU, the kind people who voted in the @nashvillescene.com Readers Poll!!! The Scene also honored us as "The Best Way To Keep Up With Local Politics." Thanks for listening, reading, and being part of the conversation, everybody! 😻
🚨 BONUS EPISODE JUST DROPPED! We sat down with @aftynbehn.bsky.social for an honest look back at her TN-07 campaign — the wins, the disappointments, the media mayhem, and why she feels hope for the future. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
Rep. Aftyn Behn Talks Campaign Strategy, Republican Attacks, and Hope - City Cast Nashville
After gaining national attention and shaving 11 points off the Republican stronghold in the heavily gerrymandered Tennessee 7th Congressional Distr...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🚨 BONUS EPISODE JUST DROPPED! We sat down with @aftynbehn.bsky.social for an honest look back at her TN-07 campaign — the wins, the disappointments, the media mayhem, and why she feels hope for the future. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
What’s going on with the plan to give the Nashville Downtown Partnership $15M of grant funding for surveillance tech and an armored SWAT vehicle? @iamstevenhale.bsky.social from the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social joins us to talk about the resolution, the backlash, and our unanswered questions.
TN-07 Results! Plus, Is Downtown Getting Mass Surveillance? - City Cast Nashville
Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democratic State Representative Aftyn Behn in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election to fill M...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What’s going on with the plan to give the Nashville Downtown Partnership $15M of grant funding for surveillance tech and an armored SWAT vehicle? @iamstevenhale.bsky.social from the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social joins us to talk about the resolution, the backlash, and our unanswered questions.
Hey Nashville: We’re thankful for you. 💛
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hey Nashville: We’re thankful for you. 💛
The TN-07 congressional election between Rep. Aftyn Behn and Matt Van Epps is defying gerrymandered expectations, with some polls calling it a 6-point race. Matthew Klein from @cookpolitical.com joins us to share his outside analysis as we head towards Election Day Dec. 2:
Why This Nashville Congressional Election is Getting National Attention - City Cast Nashville
Last week, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District from “Strong Republican” to “Likely Republican.” Matt...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The TN-07 congressional election between Rep. Aftyn Behn and Matt Van Epps is defying gerrymandered expectations, with some polls calling it a 6-point race. Matthew Klein from @cookpolitical.com joins us to share his outside analysis as we head towards Election Day Dec. 2:
Ok but seriously: What if karaoke could heal our societal divides? @lisabubert.bsky.social has a theory. Listen here or wherever you get your pods!
Can Nashville’s Best Karaoke Bars Save Democracy? - City Cast Nashville
Nashville-based writer and Madison branch children’s librarian Lisa Bubert loves karaoke, and not just because she loves to sing — as she recently...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ok but seriously: What if karaoke could heal our societal divides? @lisabubert.bsky.social has a theory. Listen here or wherever you get your pods!
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Consider donating to one of these toy drives. nashville.citycast.fm/for-kids/toy...
Where To Find Toy Drives in Nashville - City Cast Nashville
These eight toy drives in Nashville serve local families and children, ensuring that every child receives gifts this holiday season.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Consider donating to one of these toy drives. nashville.citycast.fm/for-kids/toy...
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Awesome to hear neighbors Zach and India talk about Trinity’s vision!
Build more housing.
Build more housing.
Did you know that faith-based properties can develop affordable housing on their land? The good folks at Trinity Community Commons in East Nashville are using their former church lot to do just that. They’re on the show today to tell us how they’re making it happen, and why it matters. 💛
Building Affordable Housing in Nashville Isn’t Just for Developers Anymore - City Cast Nashville
Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that’s become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” t...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Awesome to hear neighbors Zach and India talk about Trinity’s vision!
Build more housing.
Build more housing.
Did you know that faith-based properties can develop affordable housing on their land? The good folks at Trinity Community Commons in East Nashville are using their former church lot to do just that. They’re on the show today to tell us how they’re making it happen, and why it matters. 💛
Building Affordable Housing in Nashville Isn’t Just for Developers Anymore - City Cast Nashville
Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that’s become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” t...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Did you know that faith-based properties can develop affordable housing on their land? The good folks at Trinity Community Commons in East Nashville are using their former church lot to do just that. They’re on the show today to tell us how they’re making it happen, and why it matters. 💛
Zoolumination opened this weekend! Here's our guide. nashville.citycast.fm/neighborhood...
Why You Should Visit Zoolumination in Nashville - City Cast Nashville
Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo is the nation's largest lantern festival. Here's your guide!
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November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Zoolumination opened this weekend! Here's our guide. nashville.citycast.fm/neighborhood...
This week the northern lights visited Nashville. But do you know why we could see them? Take this quiz to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Take the Nashville Weekly Trivia Quiz! - City Cast Nashville
The beautiful aurora borealis, or northern lights, could be seen in Nashville this week. But do you know why? Test yourself to find out!
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This week the northern lights visited Nashville. But do you know why we could see them? Take this quiz to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
😻 We are huge fans of James Beard Award-winning Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, so it’s extra cool that she 1) moved to Nashville and 2) came on the show to tell us about her favorite local bakeries. Listen here or wherever you get your pods:
Nashville's Best Bakeries, According to Celebrity Chef Christina Tosi - City Cast Nashville
In 2024, Milk Bar founder, “MasterChef” judge, Bake Club proprietor, and James Beard Award-winning chef Christina Tosi moved to East Nashville. Hos...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
😻 We are huge fans of James Beard Award-winning Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, so it’s extra cool that she 1) moved to Nashville and 2) came on the show to tell us about her favorite local bakeries. Listen here or wherever you get your pods:
Support local businesses this holiday season by shopping at these pop-up markets. nashville.citycast.fm/best/holiday...
The Best Holiday Markets & Pop-Ups in Nashville - City Cast Nashville
Support Nashville businesses by shopping local at these holiday markets.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Support local businesses this holiday season by shopping at these pop-up markets. nashville.citycast.fm/best/holiday...
We're trying something new today: a crossword puzzle! This week's crossword theme is Old Nashville businesses that are no more. Let me know what you think! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Can You Complete This Nashville-Themed Crossword Puzzle? - City Cast Nashville
This week on the podcast, we discussed the Old Nashville businesses we miss most. Test yourself on your Old Nashville knowledge by completing this crossword.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're trying something new today: a crossword puzzle! This week's crossword theme is Old Nashville businesses that are no more. Let me know what you think! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Last night, Michelin announced its inaugural restaurant selections for its Guide to the American South. Here are the Nashville restaurants that received Michelin Stars, plus the Bib Gourmand winners.
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Here Are the Nashville Restaurants That Won Michelin Stars - City Cast Nashville
Check out the Nashville restaurants that recently received Michelin Stars, plus the Bib Gourmand winners.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Last night, Michelin announced its inaugural restaurant selections for its Guide to the American South. Here are the Nashville restaurants that received Michelin Stars, plus the Bib Gourmand winners.
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🎃 Happy Halloween! What are you dressing up as? Take this quiz to find out what Nashville's most popular Halloween costume is! 🎃 nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Take the Nashville Weekly Trivia Quiz! - City Cast Nashville
Nashville has lots of wonderful neighborhoods on both sides of the river. How well do you know them? Test yourself to find out!
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October 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween! What are you dressing up as? Take this quiz to find out what Nashville's most popular Halloween costume is! 🎃 nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
SNAP benefits are about to lapse. Wondering how to help our neighbors, or need food aid? Here are some local food banks that serve the Nashville community. nashville.citycast.fm/nashville-li...
Where To Find Food Banks in Nashville, & How To Donate - City Cast Nashville
Help your hungry neighbors by donating to these Nashville food banks.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
SNAP benefits are about to lapse. Wondering how to help our neighbors, or need food aid? Here are some local food banks that serve the Nashville community. nashville.citycast.fm/nashville-li...
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Even in my absence, the good people at @citycastnash.bsky.social spread the gospel of FARE-FREE BUSES 🥲
#justmakeitfree
Literally, just make it free. It’s so easy!!!
#justmakeitfree
Literally, just make it free. It’s so easy!!!
October 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Even in my absence, the good people at @citycastnash.bsky.social spread the gospel of FARE-FREE BUSES 🥲
#justmakeitfree
Literally, just make it free. It’s so easy!!!
#justmakeitfree
Literally, just make it free. It’s so easy!!!
How well do you know Nashville's neighborhoods? Test yourself to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Take the Nashville Weekly Trivia Quiz! - City Cast Nashville
Nashville has lots of wonderful neighborhoods on both sides of the river. How well do you know them? Test yourself to find out!
nashville.citycast.fm
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
How well do you know Nashville's neighborhoods? Test yourself to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Halloween is around the corner! Here are some of the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, plus spooktacular trunk-or-treats. nashville.citycast.fm/for-kids/tri...
These Nashville Neighborhoods and Trunk-or-Treats Are Great for Halloween Trick-or-Treating - City Cast Nashville
Here are our favorite Nashville neighborhoods for trick-or-treating and the best Halloween trunk-or-treats.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Halloween is around the corner! Here are some of the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, plus spooktacular trunk-or-treats. nashville.citycast.fm/for-kids/tri...
BNA has a direct flight to Iceland, and City Cast Nashville host Marie Cecile Anderson decided to adventure there! Here's her guide. nashville.citycast.fm/neighborhood...
From Nashville to Iceland: How To Spend 24 Hours on a Budget - City Cast Nashville
Take a direct flight from BNA to Iceland to explore its capital in just 24 hours without breaking the bank!
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October 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
BNA has a direct flight to Iceland, and City Cast Nashville host Marie Cecile Anderson decided to adventure there! Here's her guide. nashville.citycast.fm/neighborhood...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
OZ Arts is bringing artists from 6 continents to Nashville this season, but the NEA rescinded their grant because they only want to fund projects reflecting America’s “rich artistic heritage.” We’re talking to OZ director Mark Murphy about overcoming that + a ton of other challenges:
Nashville Arts Funding Cut for Not Being American Enough - City Cast Nashville
For over a decade, OZ Arts has brought contemporary and international performing arts companies to Nashville, but federal funding cuts, new NEA man...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
OZ Arts is bringing artists from 6 continents to Nashville this season, but the NEA rescinded their grant because they only want to fund projects reflecting America’s “rich artistic heritage.” We’re talking to OZ director Mark Murphy about overcoming that + a ton of other challenges:
With the recent news that House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the size of TN’s private school voucher program in 2026, @chalkbeat.org’s Melissa Brown stopped by the pod to tell us how things are going so far:
Is Tennessee’s School Voucher Program Working? - City Cast Nashville
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act awarded 20,000 private school vouchers statewide this fall, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton says he...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
With the recent news that House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants to double the size of TN’s private school voucher program in 2026, @chalkbeat.org’s Melissa Brown stopped by the pod to tell us how things are going so far:
We are VERY excited about the return of the Southern Festival of Books this weekend, so we put together our guide to the best indie bookstores in Nashville. From where to buy a cookbook to the shop with the best beanbags, we’ve got you covered.
The Best Indie Bookstores in Nashville - City Cast Nashville
Need a book? Shop local! Ahead of this weekend’s Southern Festival of Books, Penguin Random House sales manager Jessica Pearson joins host Marie Ce...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We are VERY excited about the return of the Southern Festival of Books this weekend, so we put together our guide to the best indie bookstores in Nashville. From where to buy a cookbook to the shop with the best beanbags, we’ve got you covered.
How well do you know Tennessee's state symbols? Test yourself to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...
Take the Nashville Weekly Trivia Quiz! - City Cast Nashville
This week, we talked about Nashville’s weird official seal and flag on the City Cast Nashville podcast. Do you know other official state symbols? Test yourself to find out!
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October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
How well do you know Tennessee's state symbols? Test yourself to find out! nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/n...