XPLR.NASH Podcast

Major League Baseball is coming to Nashville and we’ll explain how we know. Plus, it is Episode 400, and in celebration, we’ll talk about everything we’re excited for in 2021.

New Year’s Eve in Nashville will be looking different; we’ll talk about how the city plans on celebrating, or not celebrating, this year. One of Nashville’s most popular breakfast restaurants is now open for dinner. And after dinner, you better not skip dessert, or at least you won’t want to when you go to these restaurants in 12 South.

California yet again brings jobs to Middle Tennessee. A popular Nashville restaurant opens up after reconstruction from the tornado. Speaking of Nashville restaurants, we’ll bring you our top five restaurants of 2020.

The National Guard is sent in to help hospitals with COVID-19. But Nashville, there is no need to worry, because there is good news of cookies on the horizon. Plus, are Nashville’s downtown eyesores finally going to get a facelift?

Erin Kinsey is a gifted songwriter, artist and highly accomplished musician. We talk about her recent transition from Texas to Nashville, and what sparked that move. Erin also tells us the story behind the writing of the new hit, "Pink", performed by Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Sara Evans, and Rita Wilson.

We take a comprehensive look into the Battle of Franklin as they are entering their 156th Anniversary as of November 30th of this year. Our good friends, Brad and Sarah, from the Battle of Franklin Trust, tell the stories that enlighten the history and stories that have been preserved about the battle and the context around a very pivotal battle in Civil War history.

The Broadway/Midtown area is one step closer to seeing the skyline change dramatically. More development news this week as the fairgrounds see a new addition to their lineup. And we bring you part two of all the delicious drinks in 12 South.

The White House is putting pressure on Tennessee to take extra precautions as winter approaches. Fourteen days is what we’ve been told are standard quarantine times, now the CDC has new recommendations that may cut that in half. And for the healthy ones out there who will be ordering from the bar, we bring you some of the most unique drink menus in Nashville, and they’re all in one neighborhood.

A lot is happening in Franklin, Tennessee as they add not only a parade, but also a statue to the downtown area. For those who want to cheers to the end of 2020, we’ll bring you the best holiday pop up bars that Nashville can provide.

Nineteen of Nashville’s most valuable acres just reopened to the public. Vanderbilt University makes history while firing their head coach all in one weekend. Plus, we’ll bring you Nashville’s Top Holiday events of 2020.