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City Cast Nashville

City Cast
Nashville
Tennessee
Affordable Housing
Metro Council
Food
Nashville, United States
ICE
Homelessness
Data Centers
United Way Of Greater Nashville
Winter Storm Fern
Holiday Gifts
Nashville Taco Week
Care Coalition
Local Businesses
Karaoke
LGBTQ+ Bar Scene
Nashville Fairgrounds
Winter Storm
Super Bowl

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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How often are you out in nature in Nashville? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling an... more

ICE has moved their planned location of a 24/7 call center from Adams, Tennessee, to Donelson. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss what that actually means for N... more

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With their recent album, “Redefining the Standards,” Nashville Women in Jazz set a new standard themselves, releasing the first all-women project ever recorded at the legendary RCA Studio B. Founder Alayna Renae joins host Rachel Iacovone to delve in... more

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August is officially Nashville History Month — according to local historian Betsy Phillips! Today, she joins host Rachel Iacovone to explain why Nashville needs a history month and expands on her recent article for the Nashville Scene, sharing 10 wei... more

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Recent Guests

Amelia Edelman
Contributor
City Cast Nashville
Episode: Nashville Birthday Bashes Kids Will Love
Christina Tosi
Milk Bar founder and MasterChef judge
Milk Bar
Episode: Why This Celebrity Chef Loves Nashville’s Bakery Scene
Marianna Bacallao
Power and Equity reporter
WPLN / NPR member station
Episode: How Tennessee’s New Hemp Ban Is Changing Nashville Businesses
Chris Chamberlain
Nashville scene food and drink writer
City Scene / local media
Episode: Your Guide to Nashville’s Best Distilleries
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
Shawn Lesley
Contributor tour leader; former director of Metro's Homeless Impact Division
Contributor
Episode: The Unseen Reality of Homelessness in Nashville

Host

Marie Cecile Anderson
Host of City Cast Nashville

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • This show sucks

    Whitney is insufferable. Echo chamber for miserable people

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    posers killed punk
    United States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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
    5
    DrCynCorrigible
    United States5 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.
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Hosts have chemistry and interview style that keeps city issues approachable.

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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.
Nashville Birthday Bashes Kids Will Love
Q: What are some cost-saving strategies you recommend for winter birthdays?
She recommends leveraging free or low-cost venues like park shelters, opting for simple entertainment such as a video game truck or a small magent, and using inexpensive favors like mini Lego bags or seed packets to keep costs manageable without sacrificing fun.
Nashville Birthday Bashes Kids Will Love
Q: What is your favorite type of venue for a kids' birthday party and why?
Amelia notes that chill park parties, accessible shelters, and casual restaurant gatherings can be ideal for different ages, emphasizing that ease and accessibility often trump flashy decorations, especially when cost is a concern.
Your Guide to August 2026 in Nashville
Q: What's it like to have you back behind the Nashville mic?
Rachel describes it as a homecoming, with strong warmth from the community and a sense of renewed connection to the city through City Cast Nashville.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting People To Volunteer — Presented By City Cast Nashville
Q: What were the main challenges or bottlenecks you faced?
Bureaucratic hurdles like permits and liability concerns emerged as major friction points, slowing operations and prompting discussions about waiving permits or liability as a pathway to empower grassroots efforts.

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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. Amelia Edelman
2. Christina Tosi
3. Marianna Bacallao
4. Chris Chamberlain
5. Claire Suddath
6. Larry Turnley
7. Eli Sabin
8. Rachel Iacovone

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