Dylan Aycock

Dylan Aycock

Senior Newsletter Editor

Dylan is based in Nashville, TN and has worked in local media since 2015. In her free time, she enjoys spending her weekends at the Belcourt Theatre and strolling through Centennial Park with her dog, Ranger.

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Culture
26 reader questions for 2026 in Nashville
We’re asking our readers to submit their top questions about Nashville. We’ll do our best to answer them in 2026.
December 17, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Events
Winter holiday celebrations around Nashville
Whether you’re looking forward to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, here are some ways you can celebrate around town this year.
December 11, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Every-other-week curbside recycling starts up soon.
City
Metro Nashville rolls out new trash and recycling schedule
It may not change for you, but if it does, expect a new pickup day starting in early February.
December 10, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Development
Get to know Eastpoint, the newest name on Nashville’s East Bank
Eastpoint is the new name for the mixed-use district planned on Metro-owned land along the East Bank.
December 1, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports

Swing into friendly competition at Nashville padel clubs
Padel is popping up around Music City, and these spots make it easy to try out the sport.
November 20, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Development
Nate Bargatze levels up his Nashville theme park plans
Could Nateland become Nashville’s next theme park after Opryland USA’s 1997 closure? A new partnership is exploring the possibility.
November 18, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
How to have a ‘Wicked’ week in Nashville
As Glinda and Elphaba return to the big screen, Nashville is celebrating with pink-and-green moments, themed treats, and Oz-inspired events.
November 17, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Leaf collecting in Nashville: Your yard waste cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag and bundle them the Metro-approved way.
November 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Where to curate Thanksgiving dinner in Nashville
From turkey and trimmings to pies and plant-based plates, Nashville’s got something for every Thanksgiving feast.
November 5, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
From porch to pig pen: How your old pumpkins can feed happy hogs
Instead of just throwing your pumpkins away in the garbage, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins For Pigs.
November 5, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A family of three walks through the Nashville Zoo on Veterans Appreciation Day. One of the parents is holding a child on their shoulders.
Business
Nashville businesses offering Veterans Day deals and specials
Whether you’re active-duty or a retired service member, these local businesses are extending a “thank you” on Veterans Day with special offers.
November 4, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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From porch to pig pen: How your old pumpkins can feed happy hogs
Instead of just throwing your pumpkins away in the garbage, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins For Pigs.
November 3, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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Sports
Tennessee selected to host 2034 Special Olympics USA Games
Nashville will welcome athletes, families, and fans from all around the country for one of the largest sporting events to take place in Tennessee.
October 30, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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History
Nashville native Jim Gilliam’s legacy with the Los Angeles Dodgers
From Nashville to the Dodgers’ dugout, Gilliam became a key part of the team’s success for more than two decades.
October 23, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports
‘College GameDay’ returns to Nashville: Here’s how to get involved
Get ready to anchor down on Vanderbilt’s Wyatt Lawn for the live broadcast and fan activities leading up to the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri game.
October 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Play
Fun for the fam — 30 kid-friendly activities in Fort Worth
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Fort Worth, TX has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
October 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Nashville soups to warm you up this season
It’s soup season — Here are some of your favorite hot soups at Nashville-area restaurants and markets.
October 21, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
5 Nashville podcast episodes to stream in October
If you’re looking for some haunted listening for your fall walks, we’ve got you covered.
October 20, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
MLB player Mookie Betts standing on a baseball field with a glove in hand.
Sports
A Nashvillian is playing in the World Series
Before Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and three-time World Series champion Mookie Betts made it to the big leagues, he was hitting home runs at Nashville’s John Overton High School.
October 20, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Your guide to Nashville’s alcohol-free drinks
Beer not, sober-friendly fun in Music City is possible with these 35 mocktails and alcohol-free sips.
October 15, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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Business
Let off some steam with Nashville’s sauna scene
Saunas are no longer just about sweating it out — they’re becoming Nashville’s newest way to unwind and socialize.
October 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Two children, one holding out a bag for candy, at a trick-or-tread station at the Nashville Zoo.
Culture
Your guide to Halloween events in Nashville
Looking for a scary good time? We have you covered this Halloween.
October 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Small Business
NASHtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 12, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
See the new renderings for Oracle’s future Nashville headquarters
The tech giant revealed fresh images of its planned East Bank campus, which will include public green space, riverwalks, and a pedestrian bridge.
October 8, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
5 US towns that are also named Nashville
From Wisconsin and North Carolina to Arkansas and California, no one does it quite like Music City, but these towns across the nation do share the Nashville name.
October 8, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Interior rendering of Puesto at Nashville Yards featuring pink textured walls, hanging greenery, colorful artwork, and modern seating areas with plants and pendant lights.
Food
California’s Puesto opening at Nashville Yards in summer 2026
The family-owned restaurant opened its first location in San Diego in 2012.
September 23, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports
A guide to the Nashville Predators’ 2025 NHL season
Hockey is back — here’s how to stream the games, navigate the schedule like a pro, and cheer on the Nashville Predators this 2025-2026 NHL season.
September 23, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Lipstick Lounge’s new sister spot Chapstick is ready for game day
Chapstick offers wall-to-wall screens at 1400 Woodland St.
September 15, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up makes a stop in Nashville
Step into a lush, tropical oasis to enjoy a day of luxe shopping, sips, and bites in Wedgewood-Houston.
September 11, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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