EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 37 MIN
Downtown Security Drama, Early Voting, and State Lawmakers Come After Us Again
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and contributor Nicole Williams to give a refresher on what’s on the Davidson Country primary ballot, plus the latest from the state legislature and why they keep coming after Nashville. We’re also digging into why the Nashville Downtown Partnership may be replacing their security contract, celebrating Nashville SC’s historic international win, and rounding up the best events for your weekend. And don’t miss our members-only segment Hell Naw, where we sound off on what’s really grinding our gears in Music City. Early voting for the Davidson County primary election has begun, now through April 30th! Polls open at 8 a.m. across multiple locations, so you can choose a site near your home, work, or wherever you’ll be. Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here’s the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 17th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury and contributor Nicole Williams to give a refresher on what’s on the Davidson Country primary ballot, plus the latest from the state legislature and why they keep coming after Nashville. We’re also digging into why the Nashville Downtown Partnership may be replacing their security contract, celebrating Nashville SC’s historic international win, and rounding up the best events for your weekend. And don’t miss our members-only segment Hell Naw, where we sound off on what’s really grinding our gears in Music City. Early voting for the Davidson County primary election has begun, now through April 30th! Polls open at 8 a.m. across multiple locations, so you can choose a site near your home, work, or wherever you’ll be. Vote for select county judges, school board members, county clerks, and more. Here’s the list of candidates. Here is a sample ballot for the May 5 election with early voting locations and hours. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you cannot vote in the May 5 primary election — but you can still register for the state and federal primary election on Aug. 6. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 17th episode: Visit Tupelo Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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