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The giant golden statue of Athena inside Nashville’s Parthenon turns 35 this month, and to celebrate, they’re showcasing new (and only slightly less giant) works of art from her sculptor, Alan LeQuire...
· 25 min 43 sec
The Texas Legislature is finally out of our hair, the city of Austin is ending its use of automatic license plate readers (at least for now), and there’s some tragic news on the heels of the King of t...
· 32 min 37 sec
The runaway zebra remains at large as CMA Fest descends upon our town, and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for today’...
· 31 min 40 sec
What kind of people can you meet by spending 24 hours in one spot in Austin? KUT’s podcast, “24 Hours in Austin,” dispatched a team of producers to find that out. From Sixth Street to coffee shops to...
· 31 min 38 sec
As CMA Fest takes over downtown, one of Nashville’s most iconic independent music venues, 3rd & Lindsley, just signed a lease extension ahead of its 35th anniversary, securing its place in the cit...
· 21 min 14 sec
Is Amy’s Ice Cream still the best ice cream shop in town? Who has the best frozen summer drinks, with or without booze? And where are we drinking our iced lattes? In today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaug...
· 34 min 16 sec
What should you do with your kids this summer? Our Hey Nashville newsletter editor and token parent Margaret Kingsbury is here to help. She sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive prod...
· 26 min 56 sec
Looking to get away this summer but don't want to deal with the hassle of airports and travel delays? A staycation in Austin might be just what you need, whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway for...
· 29 min 2 sec
We’re getting you ready for tonight’s public budget hearing with tips on speaking at Metro Council, plus contacting your representatives at the local, state, and federal levels … and staying sane in t...
· 28 min 32 sec
The City of Austin is facing a $33 million budget deficit, even as it moves forward with multi-million and billion-dollar projects like the I-35's caps and stitches and the Austin airport expansion. I...
· 36 min 11 sec
With headlines about immigration raids, school safety threats, and rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths, many Nashvillians are asking: Is our city still safe? In this episode, host Marie Cecile Anders...
· 30 min 22 sec
Councilmember David Benton (D28) is in hot water following his comments at a Memorial Day press conference, where he called Nashville immigrants an “invasion.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Dan...
· 29 min 49 sec
Summer storms slammed Austin this week, including one on Wednesday that left nearly 40,000 residents without power and one person dead. On this week’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joine...
· 39 min 1 sec
The city is full of tourists, the kids are everywhere, and we’re praying for rain: Happy June, Austin! The entire world is celebrating Pride month, and while Austin’s festivities mostly take place in...
· 32 min 47 sec
School’s out! Pools are open! And the month is packed with local events, concerts, and festivals. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, producer Daniel Sumstine, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kin...
· 24 min 49 sec
With the Old Tent City encampment set for closure early next week, is Metro’s “Housing First” strategy being followed? Executive producer Whitney Pastorek sits down with Homelessness Planning Council...
· 30 min 14 sec
Last week, Austin City Council voted to designate $104 million to help fund the I-35 "caps and stitches" project. They also agreed to add solar panels to publicly-owed buildings in an effort to stay o...
· 38 min 9 sec
Ready to try a more adventurous summer activity? Camping might be just your speed. Matt Heinly, manager of Nashville’s Patagonia store, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to share his advice on...
· 27 min 49 sec
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is taking shape in the heart of downtown Austin right now: The redevelopment of Sixth Street. Unlike other redevelopment projects in town, a single entity — Stream Rea...
· 24 min 3 sec
Congressman Andy Ogles is calling for an investigation of the mayor and threatening local officials in the wake of this month’s ICE activity. City Cast Nashville contributor and Nashville Scene column...
· 31 min 30 sec