City Cast Nashville

When Nashville looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the involved design firms, about the larger infrastructure the court is a part of and how it’s setting up NYC for climate resilience.

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Tennessee has paused executions for the rest of the year after another failed attempt to carry out a death sentence. Host Rachael Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss what happened and the growing questions around the state’s execution process. Then, the Nashville Symphony is in crisis after cancelling its 2026–27 season, furloughing musicians, and losing its CEO just two months into the job. Plus, Nashville Severe Weather is expanding its coverage across Middle Tennessee, Loveless Cafe celebrates 75 years, and we remember beloved Nashville artist Phil Ponder.

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On September 15, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson hosted the first-ever City Cast Nashville Presents: The Roast of Music City. We welcomed a sold-out crowd to The Lab at Zanies for one night only with some of Nashville’s funniest local comedians.The event also raised more than $600 for Open Table Nashville. This episode condenses highlights from the 80-minute show into a 30-minute podcast. In order of appearance, the comedians are CJ Walton, Jessica Carter, James Holiday, Eddie Ortiz, podcast host Rachel Iacovone, Miriam Kirk, Allison Summers, Renard Hirsch, and musician Freddy Angelico. A quick heads-up: There’s some language younger listeners may not be ready for, so this one’s for adults. Enjoy the episode, and keep an eye out for the next Roast of Music City!

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Goodbye fool's fall — you won't be missed! As we head into true spooky season, we have for you the ultimate guide of what to eat, hear, and do this October in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and audience development manager Emma White to shout out their favorite happenings around town, from the Nashville Horror Film Festival to baby’s first Cheekwood Harvest. Plus, in a month with so many shows, it may be time to play chicken with concert ticketing platforms after that redditor got $12 tickets to Kacey Musgraves!

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Nashville writer and Madison Branch children’s librarian Lisa Bubert sees karaoke as more than a chance to sing. In an essay for Noema, she makes the case that karaoke bars can help bridge our social divides. She joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite local spots, talk about why third spaces matter, and how cheap beer and a roomful of strangers singing the classics can make a place feel like home.

**This episode originally aired November 11, 2025.

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Federal law enforcement is investigating former Metro Water assistant director John Honeysucker, alongside two prominent Nashville businessmen: Roy Dale and Mack McClung. Why? Nashville Banner Metro reporter Stephen Elliott, who broke the story, joins host Rachel Iacovone to explain what we know so far about this scandal involving real estate deals, trash trucks, and some of the biggest names in Metro. Want more details? Read Stephen’s two-part story here and here.

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What’s a seemingly small project in Nashville that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can now have a dual purpose. David is joined by Nic Westendorf, Tualatin’s deputy public works director, to talk about the power of thinking local, using existing tools, and looking ahead to a sustainable future to inform what we do today.

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Happy Dolly Day! As Nashville celebrates Dolly with events across the city, host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and WPLN power and equity reporter Marianna Bacallao to discuss a governor’s race debate that may or may not happen. Independent candidate David Hatley is offering to donate $1 million to charity if Marsha Blackburn agrees to a debate, while Democrat Jerri Green is calling on independent Lauren Pinkston to drop out after a controversial video. Plus, Dolly family drama, Waymo is testing a new feature that allows teens to take rides, and the Nashville Symphony is facing financial trouble.

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We’re taking you behind the scenes — or should we say strings? — of the Nashville Public Library's beloved puppet troupe. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by program manager Bret Grigsby Wilson to talk about the last 80 years of Wishing Chair Productions and what he hopes the next eight decades could hold for friends like Tommy Dog and Coco the Fashion Cow. Plus: The magical and spooky shows they’ve got planned for October!

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Nashville’s spoken word scene offers a place to share your work, hear powerful stories, and find community. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with local poets and event hosts Frank “Frizzy” Sykes and Nina Adel about what spoken word is, what to expect at an open mic, and how new performers can get started. They also share where to find spoken word around Nashville, including On the Dock at The Loading Dock, Poet’s Playground, and Verse Therapy at Po’ Boys and Poets, which supports local mental health work. Whether you want to take the mic or just listen, there’s a place for you.

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Centennial Park Conservancy

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