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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 Iacovone to talk about her experience as a pioneering Black and female tattooist in our city, and how her work leading the North Nashville Arts Coalition affirms her belief that “random art making” is necessary for everyday life.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 11th episode: Adventure Science Center 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 City Cast 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.

Introducing Mary Lawson: “Solace in Winter” | Oprah’s Book Club  from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! Solace in Winter by Mary Wallace https://amzn.to/4z3sQE0 New York Times bestselling author Mary Lawson’s new book Solace in Winter is Oprah’s 126th book club pick. The story takes place in 1969 during the dead of winter in the fictional town of Solace located in the Northern region of Ontario, Canada. As the Vietnam War rages on, a mysterious, handsome American draft dodger shakes up the small town when he crashes his car in a near-fatal accident. The themes of loneliness, grief and human connection bring unlikely consequences to each of the characters. Readers ask Mary about her writing process, what brings her solace and how she writes from different points of view. 00:00:00 - Welcome Mary Lawson author of “Solace in Winter”  00:01:00 - Oprah’s 126th Book Club pick  00:02:10 - Mary published her first novel at 55 00:03:55 - Who the book is about  00:07:00 - Finding the dog and the stranger 00:09:09 - Why it was set during Vietnam War 0012:43 - The book's message  00:13:54 - The greatest gift of fiction 00:14:58 - What grief teaches us  00:19:15 - Humor in the book 00:21:50 - Mary writes without a plot or theme  00:25:43 - Small town Northern Canada as the setting 00:29:48 - Father figures in the book  00:38:50 - Solace in the novel  00:41:41 - Mary’s plans for another Solace book DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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 election results might signal about how she’ll govern. Then we ask ourselves: Is Nashville broke? Plus, what happens when payment protections end for 21,000 NES customers, Metro Council backs Nashville neighbors fighting over BNA flight paths, Tandy Wilson’s departure from City House, and “Love Is Blind” casting in Tennessee. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 10th episode: Adventure Science Center 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 City Cast 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.

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 insight. Plus, November is Transgender Awareness Month, so we're talking about her experience as the highest-ranking trans elected official in the state, and learning what she really thinks about the Music City Loop. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 9th episode: Adventure Science Center 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 City Cast 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.

It’s fall in Nashville, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville   The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/  Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter

Election Day may be over, but Tennessee has plenty to talk about. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and District 6 Metro Councilmember Clay Capp to unpack Nashville’s election results and what they could mean for our city. Clay breaks down this week’s Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that will cut Metro Council from 40 seats to 20, and what happens next. Plus, Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn is already outlining her priorities for Tennessee. Creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson joins us with this week’s good news: The Melting Pot is making a comeback, the Nashville Symphony is offering free tickets to first-time concertgoers, and the Preds are honoring Dolly Parton with special jerseys at tomorrow’s game. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Nashville Banner Hoffmann Brothers 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 City Cast 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.

Nashville’s honky-tonks are famous for live music, but are the musicians who keep Broadway rockin’ getting a fair deal? A new Nashville startup called Jam Juice, which recently took home the 2026 NEXT Award for top startup in Music, Sports, Gaming & Entertainment, is facing backlash after local musician Tyson Hanes went viral for calling out the platform’s practices, including its approach to fan interactions, tipping, and booking gigs. Our very own audience development manager and local musician Emma White sits down with Tyson to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes at Broadway’s honky-tonks, why he decided to speak out, and what needs to change to ensure Nashville’s musicians are being treated fairly. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: Nashville Banner Hoffmann Brothers 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 City Cast 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.

With over 90% of precincts reporting at the time of taping, host Rachel Iacovone, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek break down the results of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election in Nashville and across Tennessee. Who were the big winners? Does the unexpectedly close election mean there were losers? And what happens next? Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode: Nashville Banner Hoffmann Brothers 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 City Cast 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.

It’s Election Day, Nashville! Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek and the Tennessee Lookout’s Adam Friedman to unpack a surprisingly quiet election cycle that’s still managed to produce plenty of political drama, like State Sen. Brent Taylor’s sexting scandal. Plus, we talk about yesterday’s Tennessee Supreme Court ruling that will shrink the size of our Metro Council to 20 members, and Nashville’s plan to spend nearly $430,000 on an independent review of the city’s emergency management response to January’s devastating Winter Storm Fern. Are we any better prepared for the next big storm? And stick around for some good news from Second Harvest Food Bank, and an alleged wallet thief whose story has commenters cracking jokes. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 3rd episode: Nashville Banner Hoffmann Brothers 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 City Cast 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.

Election Day is tomorrow, Nov. 3, and poll observers will be stationed at all 178 Nashville polling precincts. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Selah Torralba, advocacy manager for the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition, to explain how poll observers can help, what to do if you run into a problem or feel intimidated, and how to make sure you’re headed to the right polling place. We also talk about language access and what voters should know if they’re worried about federal law enforcement at the polls. Voter resources:Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition election information — nonpartisan information in English and multiple languages Organize Tennessee  Davidson County Election Commission: 2026 election information Check your voter registration Find your county election commission and polling location Voter Protection Hotline Numbers: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Spanish Voter Protection Hotline: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682) Arabic Voter Protection Hotline: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287) Asian Languages Voter Protection Hotline: 1-888-API-VOTE (1-844-925-5287) Disability Hotline: 1-800-342-1660 Music City MigraWatch: 615-933-8409  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 2nd episode: Nashville Banner Hoffmann Brothers 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 City Cast 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.

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Nashville. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city authority and prevents local governments from regulating AVs, creating areas that have become increasingly attractive to AV companies. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson joins Your City Could Better to talk about if this loose regulation is good for Texas, particularly its dense capital city, whether local benefit is a priority for manufacturers at all, and how cities can learn from Austin if a similar influx hits their streets.  Mentioned on the show: City Cast Austin’s episode on AVs regulation: https://austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/are-texas-schools-using-ai-to-ban-books-plus-driverless-cars-in-austin-and-new-michelin-stars  Waymo blocking emergency response to Austin shooting: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting  The city of Austin’s public dashboard tracking incidents involving AVs: https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dbd59d9b20634de1afad32a8267b739b# 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.

Crank up the Mariah Carey — it’s the month when Nashville blows straight past Thanksgiving and careens towards Christmas. Of course, host Rachel Iacovone, audience development manager Emma White, and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson are still sharing their Turkey Day food suggestions, along with everything else they’re excited to eat, hear, and do this November.  Learn more about the sponsors of this October 30th episode: James Beard Foundation 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 City Cast 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.

Harley Whitehouse, a.k.a. @harlzcookz, isn’t a trained chef — but his love of Nashville restaurants inspired him to learn how to cook their dishes at home. Now, he shares his dupe recipes on social media with the goal of helping other people get inspired in the kitchen, too. He joins host Rachel Iacovone to share his essential Nashville dishes and give us even more reasons to get out and support our locally owned culinary gems. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 29th episode: James Beard Foundation 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 City Cast 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.

Did y’all know the Mother Church is haunted? We’re revisiting our conversation with tour guide Ken Wood, who takes creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson inside the Ryman Haunted History Tour to share all the unexplained phenomena lurking in those famous pews. And this year, you can go get ghosted in person on Halloween night, Oct. 31! **This episode originally aired Sept. 25, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: James Beard Foundation 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 City Cast 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.

Early voting ends this Thursday at 7 p.m., so get out and vote! Host Rachel Iacovone joins creative producers Marie Cecile Anderson and Margaret Kingsberry to talk about voter turnout, then ask whether Nashville is safe for tourists after a distracted driver rear-ended a pedal tavern on Demonbreun Street, and a tourist died after a fight outside a Second Avenue bar. Then we discuss what Oracle actually does as it gets ready to break ground on its River North campus. We also get into the East Nashville billboard helping men make new friends. Plus, Punk Wok gets a second chance, Noko Yaki opens on West End Nov. 6, and we round up Halloween events happening this week. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 27th episode: James Beard Foundation 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 City Cast 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.