On today’s Friday News Roundup, At-Large Metro Council member Quin Evans Segall joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a look at how the results of the presidential election might impact Nashville. Plus, now that the transit referendum has passed, when will improvements begin? And the first bills are being filed for the 2025 TN legislative session — we’ll break down the return of Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school vouchers and a new bill from Rep. Aftyn Behn that seeks to repeal the state grocery tax.

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As we continue to process the results of Tuesday’s election, a lot of us are searching for ways to stop doomscrolling. Lee Wilson, the owner of Nashville Running Company in East Nashville, might suggest going for a run. He sat down with Grace Fuisz for a convo that we hope inspires you to turn off your screens and get outside, in whatever way you are able.

**This episode originally aired September 9, 2024.

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Live from executive producer Whitney Pastorek’s house, it’s Election Night! Host Marie Cecile Anderson is bringing you all the news about how Nashville voted, with context and perspective from our special guest, District 5 Metro Councilmember Sean Parker. From transit to the TN General Assembly, here’s how we cast our ballots.

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It’s Election Day, and we’re here to bring you some joy and laughter! Host Marie Cecile Anderson welcomes Nashville-born comedian Miriam Kirk and our executive producer Whitney Pastorek for a special game they made up called Nashville Election Day Fantasy Face-Off. Ever wonder who would make a great Nashville celebrity mayor, or which Nashville icon could replace Athena? Play along with us in this fun (and totally fake) game and if you haven’t voted in the actual election, peep our guide for all the info you’ll need.

Election Day is today! Here is a sample ballot.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell is back on today’s podcast, sitting down with host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to give his final pitch on the Choose How You Move transportation improvement plan before the last voters head to the polls. He’s also sharing his perspective on how the policy proposals from the Trump and Harris campaigns would impact Nashville, as well as his hopes for the next four years — no matter who wins. 

Election Day is tomorrow. Here is a sample ballot.

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This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Nashville. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other.

On today’s Friday News Roundup, we’re doing a speed run down the Nov. 5 ballot, and reading your responses to the question, “Why do you or do you not vote?” City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to catch us up on Metro Council drama and look ahead to the next meeting. Plus: How Nashville was at the center of baseball’s biggest scandal this week. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is a sample ballot.

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What if we told you that you can get fresh, high-quality seafood flown straight from Hawaii to Nashville? Thanks to the Aloha Fish Company, you can! Owner Jennifer Cheung Cline shares the inspiring story behind her family business. Alongside her husband, Chef Jerry Cline, they've found a way to bring incredible fish from the ocean to our landlocked city. She'll explain how they do it and why it matters, and share some of her favorite local seafood restaurants and recipes. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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Today is the final day of early voting! Here is a link to times and locations, as well as a sample ballot.

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The leaves are turning (kinda), fall weather is here (kinda), and we’ve got your tips for how to make the most out of this November in Nashville. From the most delicious places to eat in or order out for your Thanksgiving dinner to the best turkey trots in town, host Marie Cecile Anderson, newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek have the essentials covered. Plus, this month’s stacked concert lineup, and the best places to peep those pretty leaves … and maybe a coyote?

Stick around after the guide for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots. Today we’re talking with Allie Wallace, executive director of Open Table Nashville. This segment as well as City Cast Nashville’s guide to November are made possible by our awesome exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas.

And if you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and important news stories across the city in recent episodes: We’ve learned about a game that turns strangers into friends, the fight for LGBTQ+ affirmation at Lipscomb University, and how one local plantation may be whitewashing history. If you’re looking for food and bev recommendations, we’ve got shows featuring Nashville’s best beers and breweries, the best early bird specials, and our monthly look at the best new bars and restaurants in town. And if it’s all getting to be a bit too much, we also talked about mental health.

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Early voting is open now! Here is a link to times and locations, as well as a sample ballot.

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Bagelshop in Donelson has launched “New Year, All Year” as a way to help us learn more about all the different cultures that call Nashville home. On Thursday, Hindus are celebrating Diwali, the annual festival of lights, and acclaimed chef Vivek Surti of Tailor has created a Dabeli bagel sandwich for the occasion. He joins City Cast Nashville food and travel contributor Margaret Littman for a conversation with host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain how a simple nosh can bring us all together. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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