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  • 'Your City Could Be Better': What Nashville Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown

    'Your City Could Be Better': What Nashville Needs To Know About Pittsburgh's Plan To Fix Downtown
    2026/03/01
    A lot of cities, including Nashville, are trying to figure out how best to revitalize downtown. It's an issue that's especially top of mind for Pittsburgh, who is hosting the NFL Draft in April. To solve the problem of vacant properties and empty storefronts, the city is trying out a new rent abatement program. So, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris about why their downtown emptied out, whether this program will bring new businesses downtown for the long-term, and other revitalization plans that are in the works. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    25 分
  • Boring Starts Digging, Councilmembers Win Lawsuit, and Marsha Blackburn Has Power

    Boring Starts Digging, Councilmembers Win Lawsuit, and Marsha Blackburn Has Power
    2026/02/27
    After seven Metro Councilmembers brought a lawsuit challenging a state law making it a felony to vote in favor of “sanctuary policies,” the state has agreed it was unconstitutional. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to discuss that result. Plus, the resignation of NDOT’s director; the push for a new state authority governing all things tunnel; and the hilarious news that U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn was asking for special treatment from NES during the ice storm. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    36 分
  • The Best Nashville Birthday Freebies

    The Best Nashville Birthday Freebies
    2026/02/26
    Did you know you can get free stuff in Nashville, just for being born? We’re revisiting a conversation with comedian and radio host Jessica Carter, who joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about great local party ideas and share her list of birthday freebies. Let’s make 2026 the year of taking your birthday seriously! ** This conversation originally aired June 11, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 26th episode: Frist Art Museum Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    21 分
  • Can a Nashville Musician Become Tennessee’s Next Governor?

    Can a Nashville Musician Become Tennessee’s Next Governor?
    2026/02/25
    Meet Democrat Adam “Ditch” Kurtz — one of the most unconventional candidates in Tennessee’s race for governor. A Nashville musician with no prior political experience, he says he’s ready to challenge the status quo with a fully grassroots campaign and bold policy ideas. We talk about healthcare, education, immigration, and whether an outsider can realistically compete in this state. If you enjoyed this interview with VITA Senior Manager, Bonnie Bowles, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 25th episode: Frist Art Museum Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    34 分
  • Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Are Launching in Nashville. Is That a Good Thing?

    Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Are Launching in Nashville. Is That a Good Thing?
    2026/02/24
    Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are already on the streets of Nashville, running tests as they prepare for launch later this year. Is that a good thing? Andrew Hawkins, transportation editor at The Verge, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain how the service works, the concerns in other cities, and everything else we need to know about the robots sharing our roads. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode: Frist Art Museum Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    31 分
  • Who the Heck Were Percy and Edwin Warner?

    Who the Heck Were Percy and Edwin Warner?
    2026/02/23
    The Warner Parks are beloved public spaces in Nashville … but who were Percy and Edwin Warner? Author, historian, and Nashville Scene columnist Betsy Phillips joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to tell the strange but true tale of two brothers whose love of parks, public transportation, and massive piles of money shaped our city. Plus: Ghosts, mud, and a pet crane named Rufus! Learn more about the sponsors of this February 23rd episode: Special Olympics Tennessee Frist Art Museum Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    30 分
  • ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Nashville Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight

    ‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Nashville Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight
    2026/02/22
    Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Nashvillians. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI revolution. But some cities are stemming the tide, including Madison, Wisconsin, who recently passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. City Cast CEO David Plotz feels strongly that this was the wrong choice! He’s sitting down with City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin to weigh the pros and cons of data centers, and debate the economic, ethical, and ecological considerations at the heart of this debate. Plus, David and Bianca share must-know tips for making it in Madison and DC. We also mentioned this City Cast Madison episode. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    28 分
  • Did the TN Highway Patrol ‘Hunt’ Immigrants Last May? Plus, Is Acme Closing?

    Did the TN Highway Patrol ‘Hunt’ Immigrants Last May? Plus, Is Acme Closing?
    2026/02/20
    This week, the Nashville Banner published a collaborative investigative package diving deep into bodycam footage from the Tennessee Highway Patrol as they helped ICE agents make targeted detention stops last May. For today’s Friday News Roundup, the Banner’s Metro reporter Stephen Elliott joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain their findings, and what he learned while speaking with detainees and their families. Plus: Did ICE buy property in Wilson County? Is Acme Feed & Seed closing? And can we make them rebuild the Groove house? Volunteer at Radnor Lake State Park Connect with Ramadan community dinners Learn more about the sponsors of this February 20th episode: Special Olympics Tennessee Frist Art Museum Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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    33 分