Nashville's Electronic Dance Music Scene Is Bigger (and Greener) Than You Think
If you think EDM (electronic dance music) is just glow sticks and noodle dancing, think again. John Hanna, co-founder of this weekend’s Deep Tropics Music, Art, & Style Festival, joins producer Daniel Sumstine to teach us about the local scene, what EDM can learn from country music, and why Deep Tropics is hailed as one of the greenest festivals in the world.
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Why This Nashville News Outlet Is Suing the State of Tennessee
The Nashville Banner, alongside the Tennessee Lookout and several other media outlets, is suing the state of Tennessee over a provision of the recently enacted PEACE Act that makes it a crime to come within 25 feet of law enforcement when ordered to stay back. Banner president and editor Steve Cavendish joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain why he joined the suit, and why the law has “grave implications” for your First Amendment rights.
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Tunnel Questions, Loud Cars, and Rezoning The Nations. Plus, Best Nashville Music Video Ever?
Two rezonings dominated Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting: An Urban Design Overlay in The Nations, and a logistics warehouse on Franklin Limestone Road. What did public comment teach us about neighborhood outreach in Nashville? District 29 Councilmember Tasha Ellis joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain why she voted no on the UDO, and how she’s hoping to kill the noise from loud cars on our streets. Plus, breaking news about the Tesla Tunnels potentially going under the Music City Center, and why Hayley Williams’ new video for “Ego Death At a Bachelorette Party” is giving us hope.
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The Easiest Way to Grow Tomatoes in Nashville
Tomato Art Fest returns to East Nashville this weekend! To celebrate, BELL Garden’s director of gardens and programs Missy Hamilton joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to teach us how to grow our own ‘maters, even if all we have is a patio and a pot. Plus: Dealing with pests, “woo-woo” gardening hacks, and what’s the best mayo for your tomato sammy? (You better already know.)
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Free Stuff You Can Get With Your Nashville Library Card
With school back in session, we’re chatting with Nashville Public Library marketing manager Andrea Fanta, who joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to walk us through all the surprising things you can snag for free with your library card, from art to cake pans. And don't forget, the downtown library branch is still closed due to the parking garage fire, so get out there and explore the other 20 branches!
**This episode originally aired April 9, 2025
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