Happy snow day!* Did you know our license plate readers are leaking data? And what’s up with the transit referendum lawsuit? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, new producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek run it all down on today’s Friday News Roundup. Plus, the Bonnaroo lineup is out! Are we getting a Sphere?? 

*if it is not snowing when you hear this, we jinxed it by recording the show yesterday. Send angry letters to @NashSevereWx.

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Thinking about quitting drinking, or at least doing Dry January? Killjoy is Nashville’s first booze-free beverage shop, and they’re here for you. Founder Stephanie Styll joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the products she carries, the vibe she’s created, and why a sober life was the right choice for her.

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Tennessee State University’s financial plight dominated the news cycle last year, with stories about the alleged $2.1 billion owed to the school by the state and a series of leadership changes sparking confusion and dismay. We’re trying to understand the full story. Nashville-based Rep. Harold Love, Jr. — a TSU alum himself — sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to lay out the timeline, unpack the controversies, and tell us where he hopes things will go from here.

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In December, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a challenge to SB1, a 2023 bill passed by Tennessee’s Republican-led state legislature that bans the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth. While SCOTUS isn’t expected to rule on the case until later this year, parents here in Nashville are already dealing with the impacts of that law and other pieces of anti-trans legislation that have passed in our state. Today, host Marie Cecile Anderson speaks with two local moms, both of whom are raising trans/non-binary/gender-queer kids: Lindsey Patrick-Wright, whose family has chosen to stay in the Nashville area; and Taylor,* who recently relocated due to fears for her child’s safety. 

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*Taylor is an alias, per the guest's request

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If you’re already thinking about planning vacation travel for the new year, then you’ve gotta follow BNA Cheap Flights on Instagram, a.k.a. Andrea Giordano. She’s sharing her secrets to finding low fares with Grace Fuisz, from when to buy those tickets you’ve been tracking to why you shouldn’t be afraid of budget airlines. Plus, what new international destinations can BNA travelers reach in the new year? We’ll let you know.

**This episode originally aired September 16th, 2024

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We’re back from the holidays, and previewing the stories we’ll be watching in 2025. On today’s Friday News Roundup, This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona joins our host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to talk about the news we’re keeping an eye on, from Metro to the TN General Assembly. Plus, it’s the rare off-year from elections here in Nashville, and we share where we’ll put our local energies instead.

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The calendar has turned over to a new year, and that means we’re all rested and ready for exciting new activities … right? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are here to fill the first month of your calendar with great options. Which local museum is pay-what-you-want this month? Where can you go ice skating? What Americana artist is bringing their hardcore band to the Basement East? We’ll help you make the most of everything Nashville has to offer this month.

If you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: If you’d like to kick off the year by giving back, we talked about some of the best volunteer opportunities in town, and learned more about the street paper that helps our unhoused neighbors. If you’re looking for new music, you might want to check out our roundup of the best albums released by Nashville artists last year. Hungry? How about a Jewish-Texan mashup, or some comforting Italian food? And there’s plenty of local news to catch up on, from chaos at Metro Arts to the state of disability access.

City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm.

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Today on City Cast Nashville, Grace Fuisz sits down with one of our favorite artists of 2024: Songwriter and producer Alex Wong. They’re talking about taking up space, authenticity, and the connection he’s found between cooking and music. 

**This episode originally aired Aug. 14, 2024

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The battle over hemp products in Tennessee is ongoing, and prior to a judge's temporary injunction on Dec. 23, a contested new rule scheduled to go into effect today would have barred products that contain THCA — a chemical found naturally in hemp. Before the new regulations emerged, Grace Fuisz sat down with Matthew McClure, the keeper of Benny the CannaBUS, to explain what was actually being sold in Nashville, and help us understand what all the jargon means. 

**This episode originally aired Sept. 12th, 2024

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With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa right around the corner, you might have family in town. You might need someplace to take them — or a place to get away. We suggest a local microbrewery! Shani Glapion, founder of social club The Black Beer Experience, sits down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give us her list of the best local beers and breweries in Nashville, including great family-friendly options. Ya know, just in case.

**This episode originally aired October 8th, 2024

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