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Join Rachel Iacovone 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 naviga... more

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Did you hear that train horn all Saturday? That was Locomotive No. 576, fired up at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum for its first steam test since 1952. It’s not back on the rails just yet, but the decade-long restoration is entering its final t... more

What should you keep in mind when getting a tattoo in Nashville, whether it’s your first or 20th? North Nashville artist and muralist Elisheba Mrozik says her first rule is never put a significant other’s name on your body. She joins host Rachel Iaco... more

What kind of governor will Marsha Blackburn be? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the leading contenders to fill Blackburn’s U.S. Senate seat, and what her ele... more

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Is our city prepared to face its next ice storm? Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Metro Councilmember At-Large Olivia Hill, our council’s new president pro tempore — who spent four decades in utilities before getting into politics — to get her insig... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Friedman
Tennessee Lookout data specialist covering campaign finance and the General Assembly
Tennessee Lookout
Episode: Go Vote, Nashville! Plus, TN Supreme Court Rules To Shrink Metro Council and Brent Taylor's Sexting Scandal
Miles Bloxson
Host of City Cast Austin
City Cast Austin
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Harley Whitehouse
Home cook who recreates Nashville restaurant dishes and shares recipes on social media
Episode: Channelling Nashville’s Best Restaurants at Home
Ken Wood
Lead guide of the Ryman Auditorium Haunted History Tour
Ryman Auditorium
Episode: The Ryman Auditorium’s Haunted History
Sandra Sepulveda
Nashville Metro Councilmember
Metro Council
Episode: The Battle To Ban Right Turns on Red in Nashville
Jacoby Cochran
Host of City Cast Chicago who has visited every Chicago library
City Cast Chicago
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Chris Chamberlain
Nashville Scene food writer and correspondent.
Nashville Scene
Episode: Why Are Multimillionaires Flocking to Nashville? Plus, Michelin Guide Awards and More Restaurant Closures
Margaret Littman
Nashville Scene food and travel correspondent and City Cast Nashville contributor
Nashville Scene
Episode: Nashville’s War on Pumpkin Spice Continues
Anthony Luciani
Producer of sponsored content at City Cast
City Cast
Episode: How Far Can $50 Get You in Nashville?

Hosts

Rachel Iacovone
Award-winning public radio journalist; former Nashville Public Radio host/editor/director; currently hosting for City Cast Nashville
Marie Cecile Anderson
Host/Contributor for City Cast Nashville; Creative Producer, City Cast Nashville

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Could be great.

    Could be amazing, but needs more original content and real reporting, not just rehash from other local outlets. Definitely not so many guests from Nashville Scene, WPLN, and the Banner.

    The show would stand out more with on-the-ground reporting, fresh interviews with people directly involved in the issues, and perspectives that are not already familiar to regular local-news listeners. Go deeper! Bring in neighborhood organizers, small-business owners, teachers, artists, public workers, and res... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr. Clever
    United States19 days ago
  • Best Podcast in Nashville

    I love the City Cast ladies. They cover every aspect of living in Nashville, including the hyper local stuff most news outlets don’t cover. The dynamic between the 3 of them is the absolute best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kingofthe56
    United States20 days ago
  • Identity politics

    This show is obsessed with identity politics and extremely one-sided. Also the hosts are very condescending.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LauraFiskin
    United Statesa month ago
  • The worst

    Whitney is an insufferable socialist with a moral superiority complex. Her brain is powered by a miserable hamster wheel that regurgitates whatever ideology her inner circle wants to police next.

    If you love listening to white progressives lecture others about all the causes and peacock about how much more compassionate they are, then get your ego stroke. Otherwise, this show is an embarrassment to progressive politics and a terrible excuse for local journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DavidNash85
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Thank you for everything you do. I do miss Marie though, is she coming back??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amanda.jean
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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The show blends news, policy, and culture with a lively on-air dynamic.
Listeners appreciate practical, local takes on city life and strong guest lineups.
Hosts are deeply knowledgeable and bring local context to Nashville's issues.

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#206
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#90
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Q: What can listeners in other cities take from this conversation to help make their city better?
Miles recommends making public data available when cities test new technology, so residents can see incident reports and build trust in local decision-making.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Q: What are the benefits that people feel from having these AVs around?
Miles says autonomous vehicles can offer college students another option for getting home safely after late nights and may appeal to women who do not want to ride alone with a male driver.
Go Vote, Nashville! Plus, TN Supreme Court Rules To Shrink Metro Council and Brent Taylor's Sexting Scandal
Q: What is the fallout from Brent Taylor's sexting scandal going to be?
Friedman says the outcome hinges partly on whether Taylor wins his congressional race, which would remove him from the state Senate; the district is one of the more flippable congressional seats.
Go Vote, Nashville! Plus, TN Supreme Court Rules To Shrink Metro Council and Brent Taylor's Sexting Scandal
Q: Why has this election cycle seemed so quiet here in Nashville?
Adam Friedman says Republican dominance across most state legislative seats and the lack of competitive local races have left little to contest on the ballot.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Q: Is there any lesson for listeners and other cities about how they can make their city better?
Cochran says residents and organizers can pressure officials to assess the effects of major developments on air, water, wastewater, and neighborhood livability, and to require climate plans.

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A daily Nashville-focused program that blends city-news, culture, and practical how-tos with a distinctly local perspective. Episodes commonly explore urban planning, transportation, policy changes, food and nightlife, and community events, often framed by conversations with journalists, activists, local experts, and residents. The show stands out for its energetic banter, actionable takeaways for locals, and a willingness to cover both governance concerns and feel-good community stories, making it a useful listen for anyone who wants to understand Music City from multiple angles and get real-world tips for navigating city life.

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1. Adam Friedman
2. Miles Bloxson
3. Harley Whitehouse
4. Ken Wood
5. Sandra Sepulveda
6. Jacoby Cochran
7. Chris Chamberlain
8. Margaret Littman

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