Is Nashville Romantic? Plus, Back-to-School Drama and MNPD’s Transparency Problem

This week, the Community Review Board raised concerns about MNPD’s use-of-force policies, racial disparities, and transparency. Executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson join host Rachel Iacovone to break it down, plus back-to-school drama, the push to ban right turns on red, and whether or not Nashville is romantic. And in our members-only segment, Hell Naw, we rant about the thing blocking the few sidewalks we have… Learn more about the sponsors of this August 14th episode: Hoffmann Brothers VOTE FOR US in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2026 Awards! 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 City Cast 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.