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 c

Ep. 31 — This Year's Nashville Film Festival

May 10th, 2018 25m 41s

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 c

Ep. 30 — The North Nashville Art Scene

Apr 27th, 2018 18m 6s

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

Ep. 29 — Talking Transit

Apr 19th, 2018 26m 8s

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, inc

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

Apr 12th, 2018 17m 41s

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 Br

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

Apr 5th, 2018 21m 58s

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

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

Mar 29th, 2018 28m 36s

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

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

Mar 22nd, 2018 31m 23s

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 hon

Ep. 24 — Phil Williams on the Megan Barry Story

Mar 15th, 2018 33m 50s

This week’s Scene cover package features two items — one looking at Nashville’s new mayor, David Briley, and another looking back on the scandal that brought down our former mayor, Megan Barry.For the latter, we spoke to NewsChannel 5’s Phil

Ep. 23 — the North Nashville Heritage Project's Learotha Williams

Mar 8th, 2018 26m 54s

This week, we at the Scene present our annual People Issue, in which we talk to some of Nashville’s most interesting folks.You’ll meet mother and future student Seana Arrechaga, a soldier’s widow who doesn’t like how some people have appropri

Ep. 22 — The Scene's Oscar Picks

Mar 1st, 2018 53m 22s

In this week's cover package, we have a look at the state’s long and complicated relationship with cannabis — both industrial hemp, which can be grown by licensed farmers as part of a state pilot program, and marijuana, the use of which is stil

Ep. 21 — Tennessee's McKamey Manor, a Notorious Extreme Haunted House

Feb 22nd, 2018 29m 18s

McKamey Manor, just an hour south of Nashville, holds frightening intrigue for thrill-seekers from all over the world. The notoriously extreme haunted house subjects willing visitors to activities that push them to their mental and physical lim

Ep. 20 — Looking Into the Work of a Mississippi Medical Examiner

Feb 15th, 2018 28m 9s

Staff writer Amanda Haggard talks to journalist Radley Balko, who investigated the work of a Mississippi medical examiner named Steven Hayne, along with his dentistry sidekick Michael West. Balko discusses Hayne’s history and impact, which is d

Ep. 19 — Nashville Is the Capital of Bachelor Nation

Feb 12th, 2018 36m 47s

The Scenecast is back to celebrate the pinnacle of love in America: The Bachelor. Staff writers Steven Hale and Stephen Elliott and NFocus editor (turned resident Bachelor expert) Nancy Floyd sit down to talk about Bachelors and Bachelorettes p

Ep. 18 — Nashvillians of the Year

Nov 24th, 2017 34m 53s

This week the Scene named the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee our 2017 Nashvillians of the Year for their work in supporting the nonprofit sector in Nashville. Executive Director Ellen Lehman talks with staff writer Steven Hale and edi

Ep. 17 — Tweet-eorology, The #Snowdome and Winter Weather

Nov 17th, 2017 38m 22s

On today’s podcast, we talk to David Drobny, one of the people behind the Nashville Severe Weather Twitter account. A lawyer by trade, he turned his fascination with the weather into one of Nashville’s most viewed Twitters and, during severe we

Ep. 16 — Paul Kuharsky

Nov 9th, 2017 41m 1s

Paul Kuharsky has spent the past two decades covering the Titans for The Tennessean and ESPN. And though he spends a few hours every day delivering his opinion on sports for 104.5-FM The Zone, he’s a Columbia Journalism School grad who, first a

Ep. 15 — James Mackler

Nov 3rd, 2017 34m 4s

After two-term incumbent Bob Corker announced his retirement earlier this fall, Tennessee has turned into one of the most interesting Senate battlegrounds in the country. Staff writer Steve Hale and editor Steve Cavendish sat down with Nashvill

Ep. 14 — 20 Years Later, A Murder Case Falls Apart

Oct 27th, 2017 26m 12s

Two decades after Cyrus Wilson was convicted of murder, the case against him has fallen apart with four witnesses saying they lied at his original trial. Scene editor Steve Cavendish and staff writer Steven Hale discuss Wilson's case, how it go

Ep. 13 — Margo Price

Oct 20th, 2017 24m 7s

On this week’s bonus Scenecast, managing editor D. Patrick Rodgers talks to longtime local country singer Margo Price about her powerful second solo record, All American Made, out now via Third Man Records. The two talk about the sophomore slum

Ep. 12 — Bully

Oct 19th, 2017 28m 16s

One of our favorite local bands, Bully, is releasing a new album this week — Losing will be out Fri., Oct 20 on Sub Pop — so culture editor Megan Seling sat down with singer/guitarist Alicia Bognanno to talk about the new music, the upcoming al

Ep. 11 — These Are a Few of Our Favorite BONs

Oct 12th, 2017 37m 5s

Best Bagel? Best Place to Get Your Ass Kicked (in a good way)? Best Sandwich? Best Album? Best Cuddle Puddle? For our annual Best of Nashville issue, the Scene staff shares a few of their favorite BON’s and why they were a writer’s pick.

Ep. 10 — The Predators, Expectations and Ryan Johansen's Dog

Oct 5th, 2017 38m 8s

The Preds are back for a new season and our Hockey Outsider (Megan Seling) and our Hockey Insider (David Boclair) talk about the hangover from last year, new captain Roman Josi, who's going to step up this season and make a few predictions.

Ep. 9 — Perry Wallace and the NFL protests

Sep 28th, 2017 28m 50s

In the wake of the NFL player protests during the national anthem, we talk with Andrew Maraniss, the author of "Strong Inside," the story of Perry Wallace and breaking the color barrier at Vanderbilt in the 1960s. The issues which faced Wallace

Ep. 8 — The Ryman Auditorium

Sep 21st, 2017 30m 53s

On today’s pod, we’ve got a fascinating interview with attorney and local historian David Ewing, who’s been part of the Ryman Auditorium 125th anniversary project. Ewing talks to us about what he’s found, why the Ryman moved the "Confederate Ga