XPLR.NASH Podcast

The Hot Chicken Festival kicks off today’s 4th of July celebrations in Nashville. A new committee is formed to bring large scale events and private dollars to the new Titans stadium. Plus, the Airport Authority Board(s) in Nashville are at odds with each other.

DraftKings, AVA, and PBR Cowboy Bar have all announced to be part of Nashville Live! A five story entertainment takeover of the old George Jones Museum Building. Plus, Nashville once again can claim top dog for largest fireworks display in the country on the 4th of July as a new network also claims their spot broadcasting the show.

Mayoral Candidate Alice Rolli joins the podcast to talk about her experience in local leadership prior to entering into the space of public service. Rolli also emphasizes the importance of education for the betterment of Nashville and Tennessee’s future.

Trevor Silva, owner of The Cluck Hut, joins the podcast to talk about his soap business and how they developed their own cluckin’ recipes during the pandemic.

Music City Grand Prix President and COO joins the podcast to talk about possibly one of the best weekend events in Nashville. The Music City Grand Prix packs in dozens of races into their weekend in addition to the worldwide broadcast of the Grand Prix IndyCar race Aug 6th.

Until the courts decide, Nashville’s appointees will remain recognized by the FAA for the board of the Airport Authority. The NHL takes over downtown Nashville this week as it throws massive block parties ahead of its award ceremony and draft. Plus, with momentum shifting to NASCAR this week in Nashville, will this be enough to show Nashville’s Metro Council to upgrade the Fairgrounds Speedway?

XPLR reports live from the Smokies!

A new Italian restaurant heads downtown. Plus, possibly one of the coolest developments to date along the Cumberland River has been announced.

Metro Council passes their 2024 operating budget just days before the new fiscal year. A large chunk of land in East Nashville was bought for a mixed-use project. Plus, the East Bank continues to grow despite a clear plan for the anchor of the East Bank Boulevard.

Buc-ee’s once again makes an announcement for a location within a close distance of Nashville. Metro Nashville is identifying a developer for the 30 acres of Metro owned land around the new Nissan Stadium. Plus, new renderings for a pedestrian bridge that connects Germantown to River North may solidify its prospects of development.