Sometimes it can feel like the Nashville government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee. What Chattanoogans don’t have, they make up for in advocacy, whether by showing up to city council and organizing for change or just doing things themselves. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with creator and city lover Hope Henchey about how she and her neighbors are sneakily and secretly fixing up their city. You’ve heard of the Nashville bench builders — now get ready for the Chattanooga pothole fillers, sidewalk layers, and (literal) trail blazers.

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The Nashville Scene’s YASNI winners were revealed yesterday, and here’s our belated submission: You are so Nashville if… you recognized Elliston Place Soda Shop as the place where Mayor Freddie O’Connell kicked off his reelection campaign by throwing more than a little shade at Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s recent fortune cookie debacle. On today’s Friday News Roundup, contributor Nicole Williams joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to talk through Freddie’s reelection chances, Marsha’s just-revealed ethics investigation, and CNBC ranking Tennessee dead last in quality of life. Plus in our bonus segment for City Cast Nashville Neighbors, should daylight saving time be permanent?

Early voting in the midterm state and federal primary election and the municipal general election is NOW OPEN through Aug. 1! Here’s everything you need to know to go vote.

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If you’re in the market for a new patio hang this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Will Mondros, chef and co-owner of Turkey & the Wolf Ice House, is here to share his favorite al fresco spots with creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, plus a peek inside his current menu. An heirloom tomato sandwich with a passionfruit French 75, enjoyed under the shade of a big tree? We’ll be right over.

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Everybody needs a good watering hole to make it through the heat of Nashville in summer — and we don’t mean a bar. Creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are chatting about their favorite creek stomping spots, lakeside hangs, floatable rivers, and nearby waterfalls. 

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Looking for the best things to do in Germantown? Local coffee enthusiast LaKeithea Nicole shares her favorite restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, parks, greenways, patios, bars, and hidden gems. From breakfast tacos and shopping to sunset views and late-night wine, here's how to spend the perfect day in one of Nashville's most walkable neighborhoods.

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The 2026 midterm primaries are upon us, and with early voting kicking off this Friday, we’ve got your guide to the candidates, the redistricting, and the big questions surrounding this election. Holly McCall, editor in chief of the Tennessee Lookout, joins creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to break down everything you need to know before heading to the polls.

Here is the sample ballot with early voting times and locations for Davidson County residents.

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There’s lots to love about Nashville, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and affordable local airports are a specific resource that many cities need. To find out which cities are leading the charge and the kinds of amenities that elevate an airport to gold status, City Cast CEO David Plotz chats with Scott Keyes, founder and Chief Flight Expert of Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about everything he’s seen in his work and travels. How does your airport stack up?

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Metro Council didn’t gavel out until 1:48 a.m. this week, so long was the list of residents who signed up to speak in favor of restricting data centers in Nashville. On today’s Friday News Roundup, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek salute the civic energy and get into what happens next. Plus, BNA now has two boards! We’re getting a new Complete Street! Greek fro-yo is having a moment! They’re fundraising to cover up some awful graffiti in East Nashville! And in our bonus segment only for City Cast Nashville Neighbors, Hell Naw, we’re calling out Marsha Blackburn’s stupid racist campaign ad. 

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From frozen yogurt to ice cream sandwiches, Lokelani Alabanza knows Nashville’s best sweet treats. To celebrate the release of her first book, “Ice Cream Queen: Flavors from Black America’s Past, Present, and Future,” she joins Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite cold desserts, delve into some fascinating history, and celebrate the nostalgia that comes with the sound of the ice cream truck song.

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Going on vacation? In this economy? If you’re keeping things close to home this year, City Cast Nashville contributor and travel journalist Amelia Edelman joins Marie Cecile Anderson to share her favorite locals-friendly hotel pools and spas in town, where you’re just a day pass away from the perfect staycation. Whether you want a trendy party-style hang or a secret zen spot, we’ve got you covered.

** This episode originally aired July 15, 2025.

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