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Nashville, United States
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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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It’s Nashville Scene’s Pizza Week, so we’re revisiting a conversation that sparked quite a bit of controversy: the great pizza debate. Who has the best pizza in town? Creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, former producer Daniel Sumstine, and newsl... more

Hallelujah, it's Pizza Week in Nashville! Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to share their pick of the pies, plus the scammers banned from downtown, Dolly Parton Interna... more

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Tennessee’s controversial Choice Lanes project could add toll lanes along 26 miles of I-24, from downtown Nashville to Murfreesboro. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with Nashville Business Journal senior reporter Adam Sichko about the $9.2 billion project... more

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It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Nashville, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to experience record-breaking heat in recent years, essentially forcing it to le... more

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Recent Guests

Claudia Meza
City Cast Portland host, guest on episode
City Cast Portland
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Alayna Renae
Founder of Nashville Women in Jazz
Nashville Women in Jazz
Episode: The Women Making Jazz History in Nashville
Sarah Goodyear
Co-host of The War on Cars podcast
The War on Cars
Episode: The War on Cars Comes to Nashville
Bianca Martin
City Cast Madison host
City Cast Madison
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Marianna Bacallao
Power and Equity reporter
WPLN / NPR member station
Episode: How Tennessee’s New Hemp Ban Is Changing Nashville Businesses
Claire Suddath
Journalist, New York Magazine contributor
New York Magazine
Episode: Is Vanderbilt Beating Ivy League Schools at Their Own Game?
Larry Turnley
Nashville native and community organizer
North Nashville community initiatives
Episode: It’s Election Season in Nashville. But What If You Can’t Vote?
Eli Sabin
Alder in New Haven, Connecticut who led zoning reform
New Haven City Government
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Rachel Iacovone
Award-winning public radio journalist; former Nashville Public Radio host/editor/director; returned to Nashville as host
City Cast Nashville
Episode: Your Guide to August 2026 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

4.4 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amanda.jean
    United Statesa month ago
  • This show sucks

    Whitney is insufferable. Echo chamber for miserable people

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    posers killed punk
    United States4 months 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 States4 months 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 States4 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
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    Chrissy10958
    United States4 months ago

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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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10 Ways To Celebrate Nashville History Month
Q: So number one, kiss a philandering Frenchman. Betsy, what on earth are you talking about with that one?
The anecdote refers to Timothy de Monbrion, a French fur trader in Nashville's early history, whose wife moved away and whose mistress played a role in local social dynamics; the point is to use quirky, provocative historical anecdotes to spark curiosity about the city's early relationships and settlers, and to show how interconnected people were even 200 years ago.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Q: What is a landfill, and what ends up there versus being recycled?
A waste characterization study shows that about 40 percent is organic material, with a significant portion being recyclable like mattresses (which are 90-95 percent recyclable) and shingles that are diverted; the aim is to reduce what goes into the landfill by diverting items and increasing recycling and reuse.
The War on Cars Comes to Nashville
Q: What concrete steps could Nashville take to pedestrianize or safely redesign its core areas?
Implement pedestrianized zones with nearby parking options, add bulb-outs and leading pedestrian intervals, improve crosswalk visibility, and ensure a robust political will to sustain these changes, even amid vocal opposition.
The War on Cars Comes to Nashville
Q: All right, Sarah, how do you know if a city is car brained?
If crossing the street at major intersections feels unsafe or slow, and the urban environment seems designed around cars rather than people, that signals a car-brained city. The key is to observe pedestrian experience and wait times, not just road capacity.
Nashville Birthday Bashes Kids Will Love
Q: Are all-inclusive party packages worth it, or should families mix and match?
The discussion suggests mixed approaches: all-inclusive venues are convenient but pricier, while a combination of a venue with in-house activities and DIY decorations can offer a balance of convenience and control over spending.

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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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City Cast Nashville launched 2 years ago and published 591 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on City Cast Nashville include:

1. Claudia Meza
2. Alayna Renae
3. Sarah Goodyear
4. Bianca Martin
5. Marianna Bacallao
6. Claire Suddath
7. Larry Turnley
8. Eli Sabin

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