XPLR.NASH Podcast

You may know it as the “hill with a few trees behind the Adventure Science Center”, but this hill packs a mound of history that has made probably the largest impact on Nashville to this day. This is Fort Negley.

In this series on Nashville’s History, we talk today about an integral figure that rose to the presidency of the United States, and also a Tennessee General, lawyer, and someone who legitimized one of Tennessee’s most haunting stories.

In our small history mini series about the creation of Nashville, we bring you today the story of a somewhat hidden gem in Downtown Nashville. Mostly meaning many people just don’t see what’s in plain sight. We’ll talk about Fort Nashborough, which has planted itself in downtown for the third time.

Our small mini series on Nashville history begins with a man who lived in a cave, not too far from downtown Nashville, that still exists along the Cumberland River.

Time for turkeys in Nashville, and where to donate if you have a few extra gobbles. Prepare to be Summer Slammed by this new event set for 2022. Plus, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about the East Bank on this podcast, but now it’s time to focus our attention out west.

The Academy of Country Music is moving from Los Angeles to Nashville. New East Bank land closes south of River North. Plus, Nashville's biggest obstacle to dominating the East Bank may have opened up.

The Tennessee Titans have had a great season this year, but with a recent injury, can they keep their momentum? Get your golden tickets ready for this chocolate shop that’s reopening in downtown Nashville. Plus, what passed through the capitol this past week.

Dusty has toured nationally since 2012, and internationally since 2018. He has opened for major acts such as Brett Michaels, Buckcherry, Parmalee, Rehab, David Allan Coe, and Jackyl - while also performing at notable venues from The Fiddler's Elbow in London, UK to Throttle Fest at Chicago Toyota Park. Dusty has also performed at several major NASCAR events including the All-Star Race, Coca-Cola 600, Bank of America 500 and more. Dusty Live has amassed numerous FM radio plays across Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Louisiana. D.A.T. Sauce, Bomb House Recording, and Suncloud Polarized Optics have all jumped on board as sponsors due to a strong touring program and intimate connection with fans in underserved markets. Dusty's upcoming releases are his best written and produced songs yet, and are sure to get crowds moving and grooving to this new style of music.

Nashville goes on the search for the perfect Christmas Tree. Nashville Christmas attractions also begin to announce their opening dates. Plus, Nashville’s major Riverside development is just the beginning for a new era for Music City.

Is Hollywood coming to Nashville? You thought there was no more recess after grade school? Well now it’s here in Music City. Plus, 78 Bills had a first reading last night at the Tennessee’s Legislator’s special session. Which one’s might make it to the finish line?