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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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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City Cast Nashville contributor Jenn Harbin of the Hungry Loner writes a column on our website about the best new bars, restaurants, and pop-ups in town every month. She sat down with Marie Cecile Anderson to give us her picks for October, including Maíz de la Vida, Cafe Babu, Lowbar, and more. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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On today’s Friday News Roundup, producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are joined by Tennessee Lookout reporter Adam Friedman to learn more about why Nashville got gerrymandered into three congressional districts. Plus: Why are the Titans having a fire sale? Will we get a National Women’s Soccer League Team? And is Nashville just … the Nashville airport?

And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. Celebrate the news that Nashville might be getting a professional women’s soccer franchise by heading to Geodis Park to cheer on the U.S. Women’s National Team in a friendly match against Iceland! Olympic gold medalists are on the roster, from Rose Lavelle and Naomi Girma to Mallory Swanson — who will mark her 100th game as a national team member. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, and you can also reserve a spot on Saturday to watch the team practice ahead of the game. Don’t go gently, go in Tecovas!

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Mama knows best — or does she? Today on City Cast Nashville, we’re excited to have producer Marie Cecile Anderson’s mom, Linda, on the show to share the Anderson family’s dining secrets from over 40 years of exploring Nashville’s food scene. While some of their favorite spots are no longer around, the ones that remain boast incredible happy hour specials, cheap eats, and early bird specials. From their favorite spot for happy hour oysters to a hidden gem near the airport, they’re laughing their way through the tastiest tips in town. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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The Southern Festival of Books is this weekend! Our Hey Nashville newsletter editor (and resident bookworm) Margaret Kingsbury sits down with Humanities Tennessee executive director Tim Henderson and author Liz Riggs — whose recent debut novel, “Lo Fi,” is set in the Nashville music scene of 2010 — to get the scoop on what this year’s festival has to offer. And stick around for our special segment, A Mile in Their Boots: We’ll be going inside a day in the life of David Reeves, a Davidson County Election Commission poll official. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for sponsoring this segment, and for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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In 2022, Nashville was gerrymandered into three Congressional districts, in what the New York Times called “an especially egregious twist of the political knife.” We reached out to interview all six candidates this cycle, but only the Democrats responded: Megan Barry, running to unseat Rep. Mark Green in TN-07; Lore Bergman, running to unseat Rep. John Rose in TN-06; and Maryam Abolfazli, running to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles in TN-05. They sat down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss their platforms, what they’re learning from our rural neighbors, and share what their campaign theme song would be — if they had one. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

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Today on City Cast Nashville, we’re excited to welcome back food and travel contributor Margaret Littman to help you plan a fall trip to Gatlinburg. With local businesses in East Tennessee needing support after Hurricane Helene, now is the perfect time to visit — and to top it off, it’s peak fall foliage season. Margaret shares the best spots for foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, and even tips for exploring Dollywood and the quirky attractions of Pigeon Forge. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

**This episode originally aired September 5, 2024.

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It’s the Friday News Roundup, and we’re talking Best of Nashville! Producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are joined by Nashville Scene editor in chief D. Patrick Rodgers to break down the big winners in this year’s issue. They’re also discussing the city’s decision to demolish structures at Old Tent City and one council member’s call for resignations in the Office of Homeless Services, and celebrating the long lines at early voting locations as the transit referendum is finally in front of voters.

And stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for the weekend, presented by our exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. Some of the best chefs in Nashville are teaming up for a bake sale to raise money for people impacted by Hurricane Helene. Frankie’s Nashville is hosting the event, starting Sunday at noon until they’re sold out. Participating restaurants include Audrey, Folk, Kisser, Locust, Shotgun Willie’s, Mijo Gordito, Noko, Redheaded Stranger and many more. From sweet treats to onigiri, it’s the most delicious way to help your neighbors. Don’t go gently, go in Tecovas!

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In August, Lipscomb University quietly added an anti-LGBTQ+ marriage statement to their website, sparking outrage in the campus community. Dr. Dana Chamblee Carpenter is a former Lipscomb professor who resigned due to a change in “attitudes” last spring; Rachel Randolph is a Lipscomb alum who realized she was gay while enrolled at the university. They sit down with executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain why they’re pushing back. (Lipscomb did not respond to our requests for comment.) Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! 

You can find Rachel’s petition to change Lipscomb’s anti-LGBTQ+ statement here.

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