Did you know Nashville has repeatedly rejected the kind of surveillance technology that’s being used across the country? Banning tools like Flock cameras and regulating drone use is a local win in many folks’ eyes, though there are definitely local arguments in favor of the technology. Rachel Iacovone joins Your City Could Be Better to walk through all the measures that the city government has faced, why people have reason to fear the tech, and in which areas it may have actually brought some improvements.

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Tennessee's first transgender elected official was just voted by her peers into an additional leadership role. How is she feeling? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about Olivia Hill making LGBTQ+ history again, the sale of the volleyball courts and businesses in the oneC1TY development, and, of course, more ways to remember Dolly Parton and support the Imagination Library. Plus, don’t miss our members-only segment, Hell Naw, where this week’s rant is about out-of-town loved ones visiting and ignoring all your anti-tourist trap recs. Boo!

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This year, the Frist Art Museum is celebrating 25 years in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive director and CEO Dr. Seth Feman to look back at the city’s changing art scene, the museum’s early years, and how the Frist has worked to make art more accessible to Nashvillians of all ages. Plus, Seth shares what he’s most excited about in the Frist’s newly announced 2027 schedule of exhibitions and what the next 25 years could hold.

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For anyone who misses Blockbuster Video, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the return of physical media. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Joe Bass, owner of Press Play Video, Nashville’s mobile video store, to discuss why DVDs and Blu-rays are making a comeback, what people love about owning the movies they watch, and how video stores are creating community in the age of streaming.

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Goodbye summer, hello pumpkin spice latte season! As we head into fall, we have for you the ultimate guide of what to eat, hear, and do this September in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson along with our newest City Cast Nashville staff member, Emma White, to shout out their favorite happenings around town. From square dancing at Bells Bend to Kacey Musgraves at Bridgestone and a witchy pop-up at East Nashville Beer Works, this month has something for everyone. And don't forget, our first-ever live podcast recording and show, City Cast Nashville Presents: The Roast of Music City on Sept. 15 at The Lab at Zanies. Get your tickets today!

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Legislation regulating how law enforcement can use drones in Nashville is on its final reading at Metro Council tomorrow night. But are drones just a small piece of something bigger? Journalist Nick Pipitone joins host Rachel Iacovone to discuss his recent Nashville Scene article about how systems like Flock, Fusus, and Skydio are designed to work together in “real-time crime centers” and enhance what the Community Review Board recently called “MNPD’s steadily expanding surveillance apparatus.”

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The Nashville airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh International Airport has been generating on-site electricity, more than it needs even at peak operation, to fortify itself against the kind of power outages that hit airports (unsettlingly often) across the world. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris brings David into the little-known world of airport energy independence, showing how a one-time investment can bring the kind of peace of mind that both travelers and operators hope for every day.

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Following Dolly Parton’s passing, a petition to rename BNA in her honor has surpassed 130,000 signatures — but could it really happen? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss the proposed name change, a new Airport Authority lawsuit, the fight for accessible pedal taverns, and how Nashville is paying tribute to Dolly. Plus, don’t miss our members-only segment, Hell Naw, where this week’s rant takes on the many mischaracterizations of the Queen of Country.

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We’re learning more about the companies behind DriveTN, the consortium tapped to build controversial toll roads between here and Murfreesboro, and at least one state legislator wants to know why we can’t keep the profits here at home. Host Rachel Iacovone and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are digging into that on today’s Tuesday News Roundup. Plus, Cheekwood won the first battle in their big parking garage fight, and new corporations are eyeing a move to Nashville — just as 120 Starbucks employees said no to that move. And in good news: Could a beloved music festival be coming back?

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Yesterday, we all learned that Dolly Parton had passed away at age 80, right here in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to pay tribute to the queen herself and, above all else, remember her light, her magic, and her kindness toward ALL human beings.

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