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10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Dolly Parton’s Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel is now open!! And y’all, it’s GORGEOUS! ✨💫

10/06/2026

Nashville Symphony violinist Dawn Marlowe Gingrich talks with executive producer Whitney Pastorek and host Rachel Iacovone about what’s next for the orchestra after Oracle’s $10 million support for its season.

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10/05/2026

The ICE detainment and likely deportation of two Nashville chefs has rocked the Middle Eastern community surrounding the Palestinian coffeehouse and restaurant they worked at, Deir. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by Deir’s owner, Yousef Gumiza, to talk about the newfound immigration fears he and his staff are feeling, what it was like growing up in Nashville and in Palestine, and the Kurdish eatery that stepped up to take over Deir’s kitchen.

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10/02/2026

Tennessee has paused ex*****ons for the rest of the year after another failed attempt to carry out a death sentence. Host Rachael Iacovone (Rachel Julia Iacovone) is joined by executive producer Whitney Pastorek whitney pastorek) and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson (Marie Cecile Anderson) to discuss what happened and the growing questions around the state’s ex*****on process.

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10/02/2026

Real or Fake Nashville? Host Rachel Julia Iacovone at City Cast Nashville’s Music City Roast The Lab at Zanies: Nashville Comedy Club!

On September 15, creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson hostMarie Cecile Andersony Cast Nashville Presents: The Roast of Music City. We welcomed a sold-out crowd to The Lab at Zanies for one night only with some of Nashville’s funniest local comedians. The event also raised more than $600 for Open Table Nashville. This episode condenses highlights from the 80-minute show into a 30-minute podcast. In order of appearance, the comedians are CJ Walton, Jessica Carter, James Holiday, Eddie Ortiz, podcast host Rachel Iacovone, Miriam Kirk, Allison Summers, Renard Hirsch, and musician Freddy Angelico. A quick heads-up: There’s some language younger listeners may not be ready for, so this one’s for adults. Enjoy the episode, and keep an eye out for the next Roast of Music City!

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10/01/2026

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09/30/2026

Cemetery potluck? Sign Marie Cecile Anderson up! 🪦
As we head into true spooky season, we have for you the ultimate guide of what to eat, hear, and do this October in Nashville. Host Rachel Iacovone (Rachel Julia Iacovone) is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson (Marie Cecile Anderson) and audience development manager Emma White Emma White) to shout out their favorite happenings around town, from the Nashville Horror Film Festival to baby’s first Cheekwood Harvest. Plus, in a month with so many shows, it may be time to play chicken with concert ticketing platforms after that redditor got $12 tickets to Kacey Musgraves!

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09/30/2026

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