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August 13, 2024 · – Margaret Kingsbury
Hey friends! The Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville voting has begun, and I humbly ask you to consider voting for the City Cast Nashville podcast under best podcast. But first, listen to some of our episodes to see why I think it’s so great! Last Friday’s news roundup was super funny.
What's CITY Talking About?
🎤 Swiftie News from Vienna After Canceled Concert
City Cast Nashville producer Marie Cecile Anderson talks about her recent trip to Vienna to see Taylor Swift in concert, and the reaction when the event was canceled due to terrorist threats, on today’s episode of our podcast. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
- Marie captured a magical Swiftie sing-along after the concert was canceled. [Instagram]
🏈 Titans Win First Preseason Game
The Tennessee Titans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-13 in their first preseason game. This was new head coach Brian Callahan’s debut. The Titans face off with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. [Tennessee Titans]
- Due to construction on the new stadium, fewer parking spots are available. Here’s a parking guide if you plan to attend any games this season. [WKRN]
🧒 Nashville Needs More Foster Parents
According to Pamela Madison, CEO of the foster care nonprofit Monroe Harding, Nashville desperately needs more foster parents. The media’s portrayal of children in foster care dissuades many potential foster parents against it. [💲 Nashville Business Journal]
- Monroe Harding is currently accepting foster parent applications. [Monroe Harding]
🖊️ District 50 Court Challenge
State House District 50 Democratic incumbent Rep. Bo Mitchell is challenging his Republican opponent, Metro Councilmember Jennifer Frensley Webb, for having false signatures on her qualifying petition. [Nashville Banner]
- The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 7. [Nashville.gov]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- 😆 Ellen DeGeneres | 8 p.m. | $65+ | Ryman Auditorium
- 🎶 Creed - Summer of '99 Tour | 7 p.m. | $96+ | Ascend Amphitheater
- 🫂 Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue | 12-1 p.m. | Free | Zoom/Virtual
- 🧑🌾 Farm Friends at Mill Ridge Park | 9-11 a.m. | Volunteer | Mill Ridge Park
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- 🖼️ GIMME GIMME MORE! | 4-10 p.m. | Free Entry | Cherries Nashville
- 🐍 SLASH – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival | 6:15 p.m. | $30+ | FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin
- 🛍️ In-Store Volunteer | 1:30-6 p.m. | Volunteer | The Store
- 🩰 Story Time with the Nashville Ballet | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Free | Hermitage Library Branch
Thursday, Aug. 15
- 🎡 Tennessee State Fair | 5-11 p.m. | $15 | James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon
- 💃 Latin Night: Miami Vice | 9 p.m. | $15+ | PROOF at W Nashville
- 🥂 Sustainable Social | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Slim & Husky’s
- 🐶 Foster a Dog or Cat: Virtual Orientation | 12-12:30 p.m. | Free | Virtual
- 🎤 The Franklin Theatre Sings the Music of Taylor Swift | 8 p.m. | $30+ | The Franklin Theatre
- 📚 Story Time at the Goodlettsville Farmers Market | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Free | Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center
- 🐕 Dog Nights of Summer | 5:30-9 p.m. | $22+ | Cheekwood
Before I go, I wanted to let you know about some road closures for the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout. Broadway will be closed between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave tomorrow and Thursday, and 2nd Ave South will be closed on Thursday. 🚗
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