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City Cast Nashville

City Cast
Nashville
Metro Council
Affordable Housing
Tennessee
ICE
Food
Davidson County
Homelessness
East Bank Development
Nashville, United States
Matt Van Epps
United Way Of Greater Nashville
Winter Storm Fern
Holiday Gifts
Nashville Taco Week
Care Coalition
Community Engagement
Tennessee 7th Congressional District
Boring Company
Housing Crisis

Join Marie Cecile Anderson and the City Cast Nashville team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. With the help of local journalists, artists, activists, experts, and everyday residents, we explore this promising, frustrating, still-sorta-small town, where old bumps up against new, natives adapt to transplants, and everybody struggles to ... more

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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,... more

There’s one American classic that will never go out of style: The drive-in movie theater. Film critic Jason Shawhan joins Marie Cecile Anderson to talk vibes, etiquette, concessions, and why sitting in your car to watch a cheesy blockbuster is still ... more

Nashville residents have a litany of complaints about Metro Parks, from broken amenities to stalled projects. With the recent release of the 2026 Plan to Play update, Parks has once again outlined an ambitious 10-year plan — but do we have the resour... more

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See if your Nashville knowledge serves you well! In the first-ever Your City Could Be Better trivia episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz goes head to head with journalist and historian Alexandra Petri to see who knows more about U.S. history, geography... more

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Betsy Thorpe
President of the Metro Nashville Cemetery Association
Metro Nashville Cemetery Association
Episode: The Enslaved People Who Built Nashville
Betsy Phillips
Historian and author
Historian and author, Betsy Phillips
Episode: The Enslaved People Who Built Nashville
Bree Davies
Host of City Cast Denver
City Cast Denver
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better': How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Liz Clayton Fuller
Co-organizer of Feminist Bird Club Nashville
Feminist Bird Club Nashville
Episode: How To Start Birdwatching in Nashville
Kristen Englenz
Nashville chapter of the Feminist Bird Club organizer
Feminist Bird Club Nashville
Episode: How To Start Birdwatching in Nashville
Max Palmer
Owner of Bagelshop, Donelson
Bagelshop
Episode: Is Donelson Really As ‘Hip’ As It Claims?
Kayla Palmer
Co-owner of Bagelshop, Donelson
Bagelshop
Episode: Is Donelson Really As ‘Hip’ As It Claims?
Kerry Hayes
Communications Director for the East Bank Development Authority
East Bank Development Authority
Episode: The East Bank’s Super Bowl Clock Is Ticking
Grant England
Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement at Friends of Shelby
Friends of Shelby
Episode: Restoring Shelby Park’s Native Grasslands

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Marie Cecile Anderson
Host of City Cast Nashville

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • This show sucks

    Whitney is insufferable. Echo chamber for miserable people

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    posers killed punk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Whitney & Nicole 4eva

    This show is awesome! I especially love whenever Whitney Pastorek and Nicole Williams are paired up to talk about the news and local politics. They are incredibly knowledgeable and care deeply about Nashville/Nashvillians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwanttostay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get rid of Whitney

    I was a regular listener and I just can’t stand her ego anymore. She’s insufferable. Marie is the best part of this show and I really want to like it, but Whitney is too unpleasant to continue listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    willconnors65
    United States2 months ago
  • Endless virtue signaling

    Whitney is as spiteful, unempathetic, & uncurious as the people she loves to dunk on, all with a pure ego-driven moral superiority complex layered on top.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chrissy10958
    United States2 months ago
  • Great interviews!

    City Cast Nashville is a great way to stay informed about what’s going on in the city. They choose interesting people doing cool things and do a great job interviewing them to tell the story. I dig it!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    DrCynCorrigible
    United States4 months ago

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Positive sentiment around diverse local topics and community relevance.
Strong local focus with engaging guests and practical Nashville insights.
Listener feedback highlights the show as a reliable city guide for locals and movers alike.
Some criticism exists around personality dynamics and pacing for certain segments.
Hosts have chemistry and interview style that keeps city issues approachable.

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Is the Cumberland River for Locals or Tourists?
Q: What is The General Jackson Showboat and what experience is it actually trying to sell on the river?
The General Jackson is a showboat offering a staged musical experience with river views, aiming to honor the tradition of riverboats while providing live entertainment, though some listeners perceive it as a nostalgic, family-friendly experience rather than a purely authentic river exploration. The show emphasizes music, dining, and scenery as its core draw.
The East Bank’s Super Bowl Clock Is Ticking
Q: What steps are being taken to help residents cross the river during heavy construction?
TDOT will lower James Robinson Parkway before the Super Bowl, and the Seigenthaler Bridge connector project will improve access from the greenway to the bridge, with planned routes to minimize disruption and multi-modal options.
The East Bank’s Super Bowl Clock Is Ticking
Q: How will you ensure things are done right and not just fast?
By maintaining a clear focus on quality as the north star, using contingencies in timelines and budgets, and coordinating with experienced construction partners to ensure that the East Bank delivers a durable, well-planned community that serves Nashvilleians long after the game.
The East Bank’s Super Bowl Clock Is Ticking
Q: What percentage of the East Bank is left to complete by the Super Bowl deadline?
The project is currently in the single digits in terms of what's visible by the game, with major components like the stadium and initial housing approaching completion, and much of the rest slated for work in the following years; the emphasis is on delivering a functional, high-quality district rather than a rushed finish.
Restoring Shelby Park’s Native Grasslands
Q: What can folks at home do to help with conservation?
Listeners are encouraged to start with simple, manageable steps: reduce, reuse, and recycle; cut food waste to improve soil health and use the leftovers to enrich soil; remove invasive plants from yards (notably bush honeysuckle, privet, and Bradford pear); and plant native wildflowers and grasses to support pollinators, potentially converting a small patch of lawn into a native pollinator garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast Nashville

What is City Cast Nashville about and what kind of topics does it cover?

City Cast Nashville delivers concise, weekday storytelling about life in Nashville, blending politics, culture, and community issues with accessible reporting and practical takeaways. Episodes routinely feature local guests—journalists, businessowners, city officials, and residents—discussing topics from urban planning and housing to nightlife, transportation, and Nashville's evolving food scene. The show often weaves in actionable insights, sponsorship segments, and on-the-ground reporting to help locals understand how broader trends play out in their city. A standout aspect is the mix of earnest civic conversation with upbeat, everyday topics, making it useful for listeners who want both context and local recommendations.

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Recent guests on City Cast Nashville include:

1. Betsy Thorpe
2. Betsy Phillips
3. Bree Davies
4. Liz Clayton Fuller
5. Kristen Englenz
6. Max Palmer
7. Kayla Palmer
8. Kerry Hayes

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