Nashville Scene

Nashville Scene

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  1. Ep. 32 — Examining Nashville's Mayoral Candidates

    05/17/2018

    Ep. 32 — Examining Nashville's Mayoral Candidates

    In this week’s issue of the Scene, we explore the impending mayoral election in several parts. We look at the race’s best known candidates, examine those who are vying for Nashville’s conservative vote, explore prominent local figures who are conspicuously absent from the ballot and more. On this week’s Scenecast, we sit down with staffers Steven Hale and Stephen Elliott and contributor Steve Cavendish to talk about the mayoral candidates — and we even take a little quiz to see if we can ID all 13 candidates.

    40 min
  2. Ep. 31 — This Year's Nashville Film Festival

    05/10/2018

    Ep. 31 — This Year's Nashville Film Festival

    This week's issue of the Scene is our annual Summer Guide, in which we point to the most enticing events going on this summer, and take a look at interesting folks from all over town. That includes artists, a drag queen and a very charismatic chef. But on this week's Scenecast, we talk about the 49th annual Nashville Film Festival, which takes place May 10-19 at Regal Hollywood 27. In the May 3 issue of the Scene, we picked out 25 interesting titles from this year's programming. We spoke to Nashville native Alex O Eaton about the world premiere of her debut feature 'Mountain Rest,' and we had a look at some of the festival's short-film programming. On this week's Scenecast, we speak to Jason Shawhan. If you know film in Nashville, you know Jason. He's a Scene contributor, a Belcourt employee, a Nashville Film Festival programmer and a self-described media prophet. He programs the festival's Graveyard Shift competition category. On this Scenecast, we talk to Jason about this year's Graveyard Shift films and a lot more. Fair warning: If you haven't yet seen 'Avengers: Infinity War,' there's some very lightly spoiler-y content from minute 21 to minute 23.

    26 min
  3. Ep. 30 — The North Nashville Art Scene

    04/27/2018

    Ep. 30 — The North Nashville Art Scene

    In this week’s issue of the Scene, contributor Erica Ciccarone explores the art scene in historically black North Nashville. She speaks with members of the artists’ group Norf Art Collective, as well as business owners and community members who participate in the monthly Jefferson Street Art Crawl. Erica’s story focuses on the role of art in creating an inclusive space and a sense of ownership in a culturally rich part of Nashville. On this week’s Scenecast, we sit down to talk with Erica about her cover story and more.

    18 min
  4. Ep. 29 — Talking Transit

    04/19/2018

    Ep. 29 — Talking Transit

    On May 1, Nashville will conclude one of the most significant public referendums it has ever held, on the most expensive municipal project the city has ever proposed: a citywide transit overhaul. The initiative, called Let’s Move Nashville, includes upgrades in the bus system and the building of light rail on the city’s major corridors. The plan also includes a tunnel to be dug beneath downtown, from Charlotte Avenue to SoBro. Part of the plan to pay for Let’s Move Nashville is four tax increases: sales, hotel-occupancy, business and rental-car taxes. In this week’s issue of the Scene, staffers Steven Hale and Stephen Elliott highlight the cases for and against passage of the transit initiative. Also in the cover package, Stephen Elliott runs through some of the primaries on the ballot, among them the offices of sheriff, public defender, register of deeds and county clerk. Today on the Scenecast, Hale and Elliott join me to talk transit.

    26 min
  5. Ep. 28 — Talking About Songwriter's Songwriter John Prine

    04/12/2018

    Ep. 28 — Talking About Songwriter's Songwriter John Prine

    Songwriter John Prine has been making records for nearly 50 years. He’s won Grammys and Americana Music and Honors Awards, and over the years his avowed fans have included the likes of Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and modern-day collaborators like Brandy Carlile, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires and The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. On Friday, April 13th, Prine will release 'The Tree of Forgiveness,' his first album of new material in 13 years. For this week’s Scene cover story, contributor Marissa R. Moss spoke with Prine about the record, his career, his collaborators and more. On this week’s Scenecast, we invite Marissa in to talk about her story.

    18 min
  6. Ep. 27 — A Look at the Predators' Playoff Run

    04/05/2018

    Ep. 27 — A Look at the Predators' Playoff Run

    A lot of hockey fans probably saw the Predators’ historic run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals as a fluke, a lucky break for the goofy catfish-throwin’ Southern town. But Smashvillians knew better. As tens of thousands of fans filled the streets of downtown Nashville to watch the team make history, they knew this was likely the start of something bigger — even if the team didn’t ultimately bring home the Cup. In this week’s issue of the Scene, we examine this season’s Predators as they make another run at the Cup. It's All Your Fault co-host David Boclair takes a look at the team’s six newest additions — among them Ryan Hartman and Scott Harnell — while IAYF co-host and Scene culture editor Megan Seling sits down with Viktor Arvidsson, and also updates us on what some of last year’s breakout postseason stars are up to. On this week’s Scenecast, we talk to Megan about the Preds' quest for the Cup.

    22 min
  7. Ep. 26 — A Look Inside Nashville Fashion Week and More

    03/29/2018

    Ep. 26 — A Look Inside Nashville Fashion Week and More

    This week's issue of the Scene covers a lot of ground, beginning with the eighth annual Nashville Fashion Week. NFW kicks off on April 3 at OZ Arts, and NFocus editor and Scene Contributor Nancy Floyd chatted with all six designers featured in this year’s opening-night designer showcase. Among those designers is Maria “Poni” Silver, the recipient of this year’s Nashville Fashion Forward Fund. In this week’s Scenecast, Floyd sits down with Silver to talk about her inspiration, which is rooted in the experiences of Silver's mother, a Dominican immigrant who lived in New York City in the 1970s. Scene editor D. Patrick Rodgers also talks staff writer Steven Hale about his story on the mock executions that take place at Tennessee’s Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. You can listen below, as well as on iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn (which is also available through Amazon Echo devices). Rate us on iTunes and leave a comment if you like what you hear.

    29 min
  8. Ep. 25 — Getting in the Weeds With Our Annual Food-Industry Survey

    03/22/2018

    Ep. 25 — Getting in the Weeds With Our Annual Food-Industry Survey

    For the Scene’s second annual food-industry survey, we made a list of chefs, general managers and owners at many of the best restaurants in town and made them a deal — we give you a list of questions, and all we ask is that you respond with honesty. The participants run the gamut from experienced veterans with decades in town to talented newcomers, with a diverse mix of ages, races and genders. We asked more than 60 people to participate, and roughly 40 responded. By agreeing to withhold their identities, we got a look at Nashville’s dining scene through the eyes of those most responsible for its current success. This week, editor D. Patrick Rodgers sits down with contributors Steve Cavendish and Chris Chamberlain to talk about the responses we got — from the best desserts in town to the worst trends, who deserves a Beard Award and more. You can listen below, as well as on iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn (which is also available through Amazon Echo devices). Rate us on iTunes and leave a comment if you like what you hear.

    31 min
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  • Creator
    Nashville Scene
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    39
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    Explicit
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