Episodes

  • Nashville’s Quietest Restaurants

    Nashville’s Quietest Restaurants
    Feb 19 2026
    Nashville’s dining scene isn’t just booming — it’s REALLY LOUD. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is tired of not being able to hear the waiter, so she asked contributor Margaret Littman to share her favorite quiet restaurants in town, perfect for conversation, contemplation, and finding a little zen over a delicious meal. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 19th episode: Special Olympics Tennessee United Way of Greater Nashville 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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    24 mins
  • Is Nashville’s Disaster Response Plan Good Enough? These Organizers Say No.

    Is Nashville’s Disaster Response Plan Good Enough? These Organizers Say No.
    Feb 18 2026
    As Metro officials scrambled to enact a response plan in the wake of Winter Storm Fern, The ReMIX Way snapped into action, delivering tens of thousands of meals, stocking alternative shelter locations with food, and ensuring Spanish-speaking residents were informed. Organizers Cathy Carrillo and Kelly Chieng join host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain why they stepped up, what they learned, and where our government needs to improve before the next storm hits. Donate to or volunteer for The ReMIX Way here. Learn more about the Winter Storm Docket here. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 18th episode: Special Olympics Tennessee 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 mins
  • Do You Have Downed or Damaged Trees? Nashville’s Best Naturalist Has Advice.

    Do You Have Downed or Damaged Trees? Nashville’s Best Naturalist Has Advice.
    Feb 17 2026
    Nashville’s incredible tree canopy was devastated by Winter Storm Fern — but all hope isn’t lost. Writer and naturalist Joanna Brichetto joins host Marie Cecile Anderson with advice for taking care of our leafy friends, from how to salvage damaged trees and make great use of brush piles to what to plant next — and why everyone should have a certified arborist on speed dial. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 17th episode: Special Olympics Tennessee United Way of Greater Nashville 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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    29 mins
  • Your City Could Be Better: What Nashville Needs To Know About How the Twin Cities Organized

    Your City Could Be Better: What Nashville Needs To Know About How the Twin Cities Organized
    Feb 14 2026
    All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Nashvillians’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. 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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    32 mins
  • Should the NES CEO Get Fired? Plus, State Leg Updates and Bad Bunny Slander

    Should the NES CEO Get Fired? Plus, State Leg Updates and Bad Bunny Slander
    Feb 13 2026
    Metro Council held a special-called committee meeting Tuesday night to address their questions about the response to Winter Storm Fern, and some members are even calling for the NES CEO to be fired. Contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to break down those stories. Plus, we check in with the state legislature, have questions about BNA’s forthcoming deal with The Boring Co., feel sorry for Andy Ogles, and suggest some great events for Valentine’s Day lovers and haters alike. 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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    35 mins
  • Nashville Dating Horror Stories

    Nashville Dating Horror Stories
    Feb 12 2026
    Dating in Nashville can be a nightmare. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are “taking calls” from locals sharing truly unforgettable dating horror stories — from cringe first dates to ghosting, and people who asked zero questions. Get cozy… and maybe stay single. A very special thank you to our City Cast voice actors for today’s episode: Annie Rees, Nikki DaVaughn, Mallory Falk, Emily Means, Anna Weggel, and Hayley Sperling. And to all the Nashvillians who wrote in with their dating horror stories, we salute you for getting out there. Truly. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 12th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville 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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    24 mins
  • From Thailand to Tennessee: The Story of International Market

    From Thailand to Tennessee: The Story of International Market
    Feb 11 2026
    In 1975, Win and Patti Myint opened International Market & Restaurant on Belmont Boulevard. More than 50 years later, their son, chef and James Beard Award nominee Arnold Myint, is carrying that legacy forward as his new cookbook Family Thai earns national praise. Arnold joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about his family’s early beginnings, what International Market has meant to generations of Nashvillians, and what’s next for one of the city’s most beloved Thai restaurants. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 11th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville 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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    26 mins
  • Will Book Bans Come to Nashville?

    Will Book Bans Come to Nashville?
    Feb 10 2026
    Tennessee ranks third in the nation in book banning — and it’s already happening in Rutherford County, right next door. Could it happen in Nashville? Christina Soontornvat, an award-winning children’s book author who also leads the Tennessee chapter of Authors Against Book Bans, joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain what’s happening, why current state legislation is complicating matters, and how parents and community members are responding. 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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    25 mins