Is Donelson Really As ‘Hip’ As It Claims?

Is Donelson Really As ‘Hip’ As It Claims?

This month in our recurring series of neighborhood guides, we're heading to “Hip” Donelson to see if it lives up to the name. Max and Kayla Palmer, owners of Bagelshop [https://www.instagram.com/bagelshopnashville/], join Marie Cecile Anderson to walk us through their perfect day in the area, from smoothie bowls and record stores to patios, parks, local sandwiches … and Nashville's only train, the WeGo Star [https://www.wegotransit.com/ride/transit-services/train/]. Plus, the inspiration behind Bagelshop’s “Spread the Love [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5cZYtJ8u4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]” collaborations with other local chefs and restaurants. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 23rd episode: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage [https://thehermitage.com/] Window Nation [https://info.windownation.com/get-new-windows/?utm_code=CMP-12449-D6B0R&utm_campaign=All_Markets_Branded_Prospecting&utm_content=Primary&utm_term=window%20nation&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_geo=9033313&CLID=Cj0KCQjw7IjOBhDyARIsAFzrWQzuBCy6E2lIi_t6wWQEbfzvI984wMzbm9TAebcPUFrAms4Q-qF68KEaAmcGEALw_wcB&campaignid=23433255096&adgroupid=196942590688&adid=791587620661&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23433255096&gbraid=0AAAAADex7axtFPlhQ7J_xpV-SOhQ43avT&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7IjOBhDyARIsAFzrWQzuBCy6E2lIi_t6wWQEbfzvI984wMzbm9TAebcPUFrAms4Q-qF68KEaAmcGEALw_wcB] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville]. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville] Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  [https://nashville.citycast.fm/subscribe-hey-nashville-newsletter-tennessee] Follow us @citycastnashville [https://www.instagram.com/citycastnashville/] You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

The East Bank’s Super Bowl Clock Is Ticking

The East Bank Development Authority is on the clock. Now that the Super Bowl has been confirmed for 2030, will “Nashville’s Next Great Neighborhood” be built quickly … or built right? EBDA communications director Kerry Hayes [https://www.nashville.gov/featured-initiatives/east-bank-development/boards/east-bank-development-authority] joins Marie Cecile Anderson to answer our questions about timeline, priorities, and the potentially “painful” process [https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/expect-traffic-headaches-as-crews-begin-burying-utilities-for-east-bank-development] ahead. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 22nd episode: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage [https://thehermitage.com/] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville]. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville] Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  [https://nashville.citycast.fm/subscribe-hey-nashville-newsletter-tennessee] Follow us @citycastnashville [https://www.instagram.com/citycastnashville/] You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Restoring Shelby Park’s Native Grasslands

Shelby Park’s Cornelia Fort Airpark [https://nashville.citycast.fm/nashville-history/cornelia-fort-airpark-story-nashville-history] is a favorite spot for families, cyclists, skaters, and dogs — so why did they set it on fire last year? Friends of Shelby [https://www.friendsofshelby.org/] director of community engagement Grant England [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZYANrQxEfN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] joins Marie Cecile Anderson to explain the native grassland reconstruction taking place at the former airport, as well as ways you can help with that and other conservation projects in your own backyard. Heads up: The next airpark restoration closure starts June 22! If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here [https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/events/nashville]. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode: Window Nation [https://info.windownation.com/get-new-windows/] Andrew Jackson's Hermitage [https://thehermitage.com/] Nashville Predators [https://nashvillepredators.com/] Greater Birmingham CVB [https://inbirmingham.com/] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville]. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville] Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  [https://nashville.citycast.fm/subscribe-hey-nashville-newsletter-tennessee] Follow us @citycastnashville [https://www.instagram.com/citycastnashville/] You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Nashville’s Best Hangs for Sober People

Nashville has a reputation as a party town, but it's also home to one of the largest recovery communities in the country. So where do sober Nashvillians go to find community, have fun, and connect without drugs and alcohol being the center of everything? Casey Hyatt of the Cumberland Heights Foundation [https://www.cumberlandheights.org/] joins us to share sober events, recovery resources, and some of the best substance-free spaces around town. To learn more about the sober hang at the 4th of July celebration or any of Casey’s other events around town, follow the Nashville Recovery Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/402073102911002/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nashville_recovery/]. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17th episode: Window Nation [https://info.windownation.com/get-new-windows/] Andrew Jackson's Hermitage [https://thehermitage.com/] Nashville Predators [https://nashvillepredators.com/] Greater Birmingham CVB [https://inbirmingham.com/] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville]. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville] Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  [https://nashville.citycast.fm/subscribe-hey-nashville-newsletter-tennessee] Follow us @citycastnashville [https://www.instagram.com/citycastnashville/] You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].

Is the Cumberland River for Locals or Tourists?

The General Jackson Showboat [https://www.generaljackson.com/] has company! As the paddlewheelers of Nashville Riverboats [https://nashvilleriverboats.com/] join the tourist traffic on the Cumberland River, City Cast Nashville contributor and paddling enthusiast Margaret Littman joins Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about our floating entertainment options, and encourage locals to get back in touch with the river. Plus, a bonus conversation with Nashville Riverboats owner and captain Troy Manthey [https://nashvilleriverboats.com/about-us/]!  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 16th episode: Window Nation [https://info.windownation.com/get-new-windows/] Andrew Jackson's Hermitage [https://thehermitage.com/] Nashville Predators [https://nashvillepredators.com/] Greater Birmingham CVB [https://inbirmingham.com/] Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville]. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville [http://membership.citycast.fm/nashville] Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  [https://nashville.citycast.fm/subscribe-hey-nashville-newsletter-tennessee] Follow us @citycastnashville [https://www.instagram.com/citycastnashville/] You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE [https://citycast.fm/advertise/].