Sen. Lamar Alexander Talks New Book, New Nashville

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/].

Can Nashville Regulate the Proposed Data Centers at the Zoo and Fisk?

A long line of Nashville residents spoke at last week’s Planning Commission meeting [https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/planning-commission-public-pushback-data-centers/article_1b8e7e83-1975-53f7-8a9b-57a0e1cb0017.html] to voice their support for CM Rollin Horton’s data center regulation bill, which will be up for second reading at council on July 7. But what’s in the legislation? Would it stop the proposed centers at the Nashville Zoo and Fisk University? Why can’t we just ban data centers entirely? Horton joins Marie Cecile Anderson to explain. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 15th 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/].

'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake’s — Presented By City Cast Nashville

Do you know how many parks Nashville has? Residents of Salt Lake County have wondered about their parks for years — that is, until City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta set out to catalog them all. Over the course of two years, she visited all 511 parks in the county, seeking to record their amenities (e.g., bathrooms, playgrounds), write helpful summaries, and track down the people in charge. The resulting map has already become a valuable tool for locals, who now not only know who to call when trash cans are overflowing: they can also find outdoor spaces that meet their needs. Mentioned on the show: * Every Park SLC [https://saltlake.citycast.fm/parks] - The First-Ever Guide to Every Park in Salt Lake County (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  [yourcitycouldbebetter@citycast.fm] We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter [https://www.instagram.com/yourcitycouldbebetter] Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options [https://citycast.fm/advertise].