Nashville’s Best Karaoke Bars Are Saving Democracy, One Song at a Time
Nashville writer and Madison Branch children’s librarian Lisa Bubert sees karaoke as more than a chance to sing. In an essay for Noema, she makes the case that karaoke bars can help bridge our social ...
29 Syys 27min
He Was Known as a Metro ‘Fixer.’ Now He’s Under Federal Investigation
Federal law enforcement is investigating former Metro Water assistant director John Honeysucker, alongside two prominent Nashville businessmen: Roy Dale and Mack McClung. Why? Nashville Banner Metro r...
28 Syys 23min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Nashville
What’s a seemingly small project in Nashville that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an ...
27 Syys 20min
Dolly Family Drama, a $1 Million Debate, and Nashville Symphony Trouble
Happy Dolly Day! As Nashville celebrates Dolly with events across the city, host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and WPLN power and equity reporter Marianna Bacall...
25 Syys 29min
Backstage With the Nashville Public Library’s 80-Year-Old Puppet Program
We’re taking you behind the scenes — or should we say strings? — of the Nashville Public Library's beloved puppet troupe. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by program manager Bret Grigsby Wilson to talk ...
24 Syys 26min
Finding Your Voice in Nashville’s Spoken Word Scene
Nashville’s spoken word scene offers a place to share your work, hear powerful stories, and find community. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with local poets and event hosts Frank “Frizzy” Sykes and Nina Ad...
23 Syys 22min
What's Next in the Battle Over the Fairgrounds Speedway? Plus, Melting Cleats and Small Town Pride
Over the weekend, host Rachel Iacovone attended the Affirming Sumner Pride Festival at Fruity Farm in Bethpage, Tennessee. She shares her experience with creative producer and newsletter editor Margar...
22 Syys 27min
How To Build a New Park in Nashville
Mill Ridge Park is more than a massive playground and a giant teal slide. Host Rachel Iacovone talks with Friends of Mill Ridge Park Executive Director Darrell Hawks, Board Chair Bishoy Makael, and Me...
21 Syys 26min
