XPLR.NASH Podcast

Which Tennessee city do you think made the 2023 list of best places to visit around the globe? Hint… It wasn’t Nashville. Developers are taking notice of a new area in 2023. Plus, we make our predictions for major announcements of food, developments, and attractions for the new year.

Worried about the recession in Nashville? These 2021 stats may ease your worry. Which city in Middle Tennessee ranked third in the fastest growing cities in the U.S.? We’ll give you a hint… it’s not Nashville. Plus, what are the top things to know when celebrating New Years in Nashville?

Metro Nashville reaches a new deal with Meharry Medical College after an investigation showed Nashville was six months behind in paying rent for its hospital, Nashville General, in 2021. Metro Council approved the beta testing of license plate readers in Nashville for special uses only. How long before those special uses are broadened? Plus, you and your family may have a favorite holiday meal in Nashville, but what other delicious meals might be out there for Christmas when you decide to ditch the cooking and let Nashville’s great restaurants take over?

A popular restaurant in the gulch has finally fallen to the mighty hand of new development. And while one restaurant announces the closing of a location, another great Nashville stample opens a new location down in Franklin. Plus, can you camp on top of a Nashville Boutique hotel this winter?

AAA forecasts one of the highest holiday travel years for Nashville. Metro council deferred the vote on approving the new Titans Stadium. Plus, how you can save thousands of dollars this winter on your closing costs on your new home in Nashville.

With just weeks away from Christmas, what are the chances Nashville sees a White Christmas? The investors that recently purchased the Fifth and Broadway development gave good insight into the signs of Nashville’s next break into the luxury market. Plus, Pie Town receives the announcement of two new buildings in the neighborhood… Including one that is actually pie shaped.

A new woodfired and Asian-Inspired concept is announced for East Nashville. New renderings and concepts announced for Eric Church’s new downtown venue. And how much would you pay to have a traffic free commute into downtown Nashville? Will that be a possibility under the State’s new infrastructure proposal?

Existing electric car battery plants in Tennessee announce expansions. Middle Tennessee’s most luxurious resort opens up in Franklin. Plus, with new reports released from the State of Tennessee, they are projecting commute times could increase by 60%. We’ll break down the heaviest areas affected by Nashville’s growth.

According to an annual report, nine historic Nashville properties are under threat of demolition, neglect, or redevelopment. One of Nashville’s dreams just got purchased by a major corporation. Plus, the State of Tennessee just released their plans to spend $26 Billion to improve the roadways and infrastructure in Tennessee. Is the State stepping in to do what the cities will not?

Evacuations were issued in parts of Mt. Juliet as a possible explosive was found. A new document released by the city has shown that we were not responsible enough for our current stadium. Does that show we might not be deserving of a new stadium? Will this hurt our chances of it passing through Metro Council?