Dylan Aycock

Dylan Aycock

Senior City Editor, NASHtoday

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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Business
Get connected with Nashville business and networking groups
Need a new job or connections for professional development? Try one of these networking opportunities in Nashville.
January 24, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Spice up your meal plans with Hot Chicken Week
How hot are you willing to go? Don’t worry, there are plenty of heat levels for your taste buds at participating restaurants during Hot Chicken Week.
January 24, 2025
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A rendering of an outdoor seating area with picnic-style tables and string lights draped along a building frame.
Real Estate
What’s next for Gaylord Opryland: A multi-million dollar expansion
The resort and convention center is undergoing interior and exterior updates through spring 2027.
January 23, 2025
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Culture
Nashville’s a finalist in national ‘Best City for Street Art’ poll
Nashville is one of 20 cities nominated for its street art scene.
January 23, 2025
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A rendering of an indoor golf facility with putting surfaces and greenery.
Sports
Indoor golf entertainment venue planned for South Nashville
Are you ready fore it? Here’s what to know about the golf venue, which is expected to open by the end of 2025.
January 21, 2025
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A up-close view of multicolored orchids.
Culture
Step into a floral wonderland this winter at Cheekwood
Orchids at Cheekwood (Jan. 25-March 2) brings sweeping displays to the Mansion and offers a variety of workshops hosted by The Cheekwood Gardening School.
January 21, 2025
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A restaurant's interior featuring a wood-paneled with a sign reading "Twenty First" and multiple dining tables spread throughout the room.
Food
Gallery: What’s on the menu at Twenty First
The new Hillsboro Village restaurant, located in the former KayBob’s Grill & Ale space, specializes in American cuisine made with local ingredients.
January 17, 2025
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A rendering of a hotel terrace with lounge chairs and round white tables overlooking neighborhood housing.
Real Estate
Nashville’s 12 South is set for its first hotel, The Gilmore
The new 12 South property operated by AvantStay is eyeing a spring opening at 1121 Gilmore Ave.
January 17, 2025
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Culture
Where to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday in Nashville
Grab your rhinestones — here are five ways to honor the Tennessee country music icon on her special day.
January 15, 2025
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Business
First look: Perfectly Fine in the Nations
The team behind Perfectly Fine (1105 51st Ave. N.) plans to keep the doors open “365 days a year” from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
January 13, 2025
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Culture
The Beatles and their connections to Music City
With drummer Ringo Starr returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, we thought we’d highlight a few notable Beatles ties to the area.
January 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Black and white mural of Martin Luther King, Jr's face on the side of a brick building.
Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Nashville
MLK Day is commemorated on the third Monday in January. Here’s how you can honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Music City.
January 10, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
The downtown Nashville skyline showcasing the banks of the Cumberland River covered in snow and ice.
City
Snow day tips and resources for Nashville
Here we snow again. Below is what to know about navigating closures, snow plow routes, and weather updates.
January 9, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
An aerial view of an interstate heading into Nashville with heavy traffic congestion and the downtown skyline in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
This is how many hours Nashvillians spend in traffic
Nashville drivers lost an average of 63 hours to traffic in 2024, according to a study from INRIX.
January 9, 2025
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Real Estate
Nashville developments we’re watching in 2025
Here we grow again. Nashville’s skyline is adding new hotels, office buildings, and mixed-use spaces in 2025.
January 7, 2025
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A wide shot of Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.
Sports
Huddle up: Super Bowl FanFest comes to Music City
The “first-of-its-kind” Super Bowl fan event is taking over NFL stadiums across the country, including Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
January 3, 2025
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Culture
Nashville’s New Year’s Eve events guide
Here’s where to ring in 2025 in Music City.
December 19, 2024
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Play
Kid-friendly activities in Columbia
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Columbia, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
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Play
Kid-friendly activities in Raleigh
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Raleigh has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
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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 18, 2024
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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.
December 17, 2024
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Culture
Recycling Christmas trees in Nashville
Here are a few ways to dispose of Christmas trees around Music City.
December 16, 2024
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Play
Kid-friendly activities in Greenville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Here’s why Nashville’s named a top global destination in 2025
Stadium concerts — check. Prime sporting events — check. Oh, and plenty of major milestones for Nashville’s iconic institutions.
December 12, 2024
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The exterior of International Market with an outdoor patio surrounded by a red fence.
Food
Dine Nashville: The Music City Way returns in February
Reserve a spot for one-of-a-kind chef experiences and stay tuned for Restaurant Week details.
December 11, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A view of an empty stadium with dark blue and red seats on an overcast day.
Sports
Get game day ready for the 2024 Music City Bowl
Touchdown — the TransPerfect Music City Bowl returns to Nissan Stadium on Monday, Dec. 30.
December 8, 2024
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A coffee mug surrounded by pinecones and a metal tray of cookies.
Food
Winter food and drinks in Nashville
Donut forget the sweets this holiday season.
December 6, 2024
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Real Estate
What’s in store for Wedgewood-Houston’s Martin & Merritt
The latest project proposed for this Nashville neighborhood aims to add a hotel, residences, and retail to the area.
December 4, 2024
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Nashville officials plan to finalize the redistricting process by early 2021.
Culture
Nashville’s Top 5 songs of 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped
Nashville shares at least three top songs with Charlotte, New Orleans, and Kansas City, according to Spotify Wrapped data.
December 4, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A rendering of a sleek wine bar with a bar area, table seating with plush red couches, and a piano in the back of the room.
Business
Wine and tapas are on the way to Nashville Yards in 2025
The Wine Bar joins a growing list of new concepts slated for the downtown development.
November 26, 2024
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