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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 29 MIN

The State of Metro, ICE Activity in Antioch, and Road Safety

from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast

Wednesday, where he outlined his vision for this fiscal year in Nashville, including a grocery tax cut that might require some “belt-tightening.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by contributor Nicole Williams and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for this edition of the Friday News Roundup, where she also brings first-hand reporting of the major ICE enforcement activity taking place in Antioch at the same time as the mayor’s speech. Plus, NDOT responds to our Vision Zero reporting, and in our bonus segment, why some Starbucks workers are saying “Hell Naw” to Music City. 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. 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.

Wednesday, where he outlined his vision for this fiscal year in Nashville, including a grocery tax cut that might require some “belt-tightening.” Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by contributor Nicole Williams and executive producer Whitney Pastorek for this edition of the Friday News Roundup, where she also brings first-hand reporting of the major ICE enforcement activity taking place in Antioch at the same time as the mayor’s speech. Plus, NDOT responds to our Vision Zero reporting, and in our bonus segment, why some Starbucks workers are saying “Hell Naw” to Music City. 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. 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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