City Cast Nashville
🧑🚒 They found WHAT in the library garage?!
July 15, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Happy Tuesday! We’re all about connection here at City Cast Nashville. We connect you to the news, conversation, and stories that connect you to your neighbors. And now, we want to connect with you, IRL!
When you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor, you’ll be invited to regular members-only events where you’ll connect with me and the team and share ideas with other passionate Neighbors like you. Want to hike and chat at a Nashville park? Volunteer with us at a local nonprofit? Attend a members-only happy hour at one of our favorite restaurants?
Join City Cast Neighbors today to make sure you’re on the list for our first ever member-exclusive event!
Plus, we’re giving away free City Cast Nashville totes to anyone who joins us this week! Do you want one?
What's CITY Talking About?
🧑🚒 Discovery at Library Garage Fire
Fire department investigators believe the Nashville Public Library garage fire originated in a storage room where the Nashville Downtown Partnership allowed contractor Block by Block to store equipment, including several tanks typically used to hold flammable gas discovered at the scene. [Nashville Scene]
- Photos of the fire damage [Nashville Banner]
- The downtown library will remain closed until July 28 [Nashville Public Library]
🗳️ The National Democrats Comin’ to Nashville
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar are all part of a recent influx of big-name Democrats holding meetings in Nashville, partly thanks to new Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, who wants to redirect campaign money to the South over the next decade. [Nashville Banner]
- On the other side of the aisle, former Tennessee Republican Congressman Van Hilleary has announced he’s running for Representative John Rose’s seat in 2026. [Tennessee Lookout]
- Our take on Gavin Newsom’s visit [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏊 Where To Have a Pool Day
Looking to cure your summertime blues? We recommend a pool day! On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re talking about the best hotel pools and spas for locals, from trendy hangs to secret spots. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏗️ TSU Receives Money From the State
The State Building Commission has approved millions of dollars in repairs and building projects for Tennessee State University as part of a recently signed memorandum of understanding. [Nashville Scene via Nashville Post]
- Does Tennessee owe TSU $2.1 billion? [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
What To Do
Tuesday, July 15
- 🔊 Summer Of Sound: Stop Making Sense at Riverside Revival (Free)
- 🎵 East Nash Grass + AJ Lee & Blue Summit at Ryman Auditorium
- 🎤 Kesha and Scissor Sisters: The Tits Out Tour at Ascend Amphitheater
- 👶 Sort Baby and Children's Clothes at Mother To Mother (Volunteer)
- 🤩 LEGO Club at Looby Library Branch (Free)
- 🧑🌾 Old Hickory Village Farmers Market at 1105 Hadley Ave. (Free)
- 🫖 Summer Afternoon Iced Teas at Cheekwood
Wednesday, July 16
- ⚽ Nashville SC vs Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park
- 🥁 Big Damn Music Jam at 3rd and Lindsley (Free)
- 🍝 Deliver Meals in North Nashville at Historic First Community Church (Volunteer)
- 😋 Friendly Foodies Cookbook Club at Hadley Park Library Branch (Free)
- 🔥 Ballistic Bingo Night at The Factory at Franklin (Free)
I’d like to give a warm welcome to our very first City Cast Nashville Neighbors: Dominique M., Sonia L., Deborah V., Larry Y., William T., Jack C., Claude F., Anita S., Howard H., Toby R., and one of our biggest fans (and podcast regular) Linda Anderson — City Cast Nashville podcast host Marie Cecile Anderson's mom! Thank you SO much, friends! 🫶
And while you’re here, give Linda’s podcast episodes a listen: Her favorite Nashville thrift stores and early bird specials.
Join these founding members — and our moms 😂 — to support this newsletter and get your very own City Cast Nashville Neighbors tote bag. Y’all will look so cute slinging it around at the farmer’s market 🍑
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