🎭 The Nashville org that’s not … American enough?

🎨 Presidential Politics Threaten Local Arts Org

For over a decade, OZ Arts has brought contemporary and international performing arts companies to Nashville, but federal funding cuts and unexpected visa expenses now threaten their work. On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re discussing these hurdles with executive and artistic director Mark Murphy. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🍽️ A Warehouse’s Culinary Transformation

Three new concepts are coming to a Buchanan Street warehouse thanks to Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore owner Jordan Harris and SmoQe Signals BBQ founder Shon Harmon. The pair plan to open a coworking space, restaurant, and whiskey lounge there in fall 2026. [🔒 Nashville Business Journal]

🏈 Commodores Take Top 10 Spot

For the first time since 1947, the Vanderbilt Commodores rank in the top 10 on the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll, after defeating Louisiana State University over the weekend. [WSMV]

• Vanderbilt will host ESPN’s College GameDay this weekend for the first time since 2008. [Vanderbilt Hustler]
• Get tickets to the game. [Ticketmaster]

🗳️ 2026 Elections Keep Ramping Up

Republican contenders for our 6th Congressional District have raised more than $1.3 million for their 2026 campaigns. So far, former U.S. Representative Van Hilleary, State Representative Johnny Garrett, Republican Dale Braden, and Democrat Mike Croley have announced plans to run. [🔒 The Tennessean]

• The TN-07 special election is Dec. 2, with early voting from Nov. 12-26. [📰 Hey Nashville]
• Check to see what district you’re in. [TN Map]