The Best Rides, Eats, and Exhibits at the 2025 TN State Fair

The Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair starts tomorrow, Aug. 14th, out in Lebanon. Fair President Randall Clemons joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to preview the truly astounding number of food vendors, exhibits, competitions, and entertainment options available this year — including a walkthrough of where bacon cheeseburgers come from, and the ride most likely to make you puke.  Vote for City Cast Nashville as Best Podcast in the Nashville Scene’s 2025 Best of Nashville awards! You must vote in 20 categories for your vote to count. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card, and City Cast City swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 13th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST 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.