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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Business
40 of the best patios for outdoor dining in Nashville
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Nashville’s patios — which we’ve broken down by area.
April 22, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Starbucks spills the beans on Nashville corporate office plans
A new corporate office at Peabody Union is expected to boast 2,000 local jobs by 2027.
April 21, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
MLS will pause for the World Cup. Here’s what’s planned for GEODIS Park
The “Summer Kickoff” series will fill the gap while MLS pauses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
April 20, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Development
Gallery: Raising the curtain on TPAC’s future East Bank home
Swipe through renderings of the four performance halls and more planned for TPAC’s relocation.
April 16, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
A large, round chocolate Moon Pie with icing shaped like a crescent moon and text reading “RC and Moon Pie.”
Food
A taste of Tennessee’s food festivals
Use this list to plan your Tennessee foodie adventures this spring, summer, and fall.
April 15, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Where to spin your way through Record Store Day
Nashville record stores are celebrating the big day with special releases, live music, local eats, and more.
April 13, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Movies, arcade games, and bowling are coming to Nashville Yards
Hooky Entertainment opens April 29 at Nashville Yards with a dine-in movie theater, bowling lanes, and an arcade under one roof.
April 8, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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How to bring Augusta National to Nashville
You don’t need to travel to Georgia to experience the beauty of Augusta. We rounded up some ways to replicate the Masters magic in Music City.
April 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Your Nashville library card grants you these perks
Consider this your ultimate guide to Nashville Public Library resources — from free seeds, BCycle passes, art, and more — let’s go beyond the books.
April 6, 2026
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Skylar Webb
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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your yard into a Tennessee Smart Yard
Since 2020, the UT Extension program has certified hundreds of yards statewide, including many in Davidson County.
April 5, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know about BNA’s upcoming central core closure
The renovation is part of a broader effort to prepare BNA for up to 40 million annual passengers by 2029.
March 31, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
MICHELIN Guide selects Nashville for 2026 American South ceremony
The annual awards ceremony will bring chefs from across the region to Music City this October.
March 30, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
A bird's eye perspective of downtown Nashville, with 15+ skyscrapers, Riverfront Park, and a small section of the Cumberland River bank in view.
City
Metro launches review of urban core development and design
Residents can weigh in as the city studies zoning, design standards, and development processes in downtown and nearby areas.
March 29, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Nashville Pairings: Primitive Coffee Company and Dozen Bakery
For this edition of Nashville Pairings, I visited a coffee shop and a bakery off Nolensville Pike.
March 26, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports
Make the most of baseball season with this Nashville Sounds bucket list
From ballpark staples to a few personal picks, here’s how to do Sounds season right.
March 25, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Meet the Austin founders on Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500
This year’s national list includes 14 entrepreneurs behind local companies — from dating apps to jewelry to nutrition.
March 23, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Travel and Outdoors
Nashville mustard: The best places to see this bright yellow superbloom
Some spots around town are turning yellow, and that’s thanks to Nashville mustard, a small flower that only blooms in our area.
March 13, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Meet the Nashville founders on Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500
Eight entrepreneurs behind local companies — from startups to whiskey brands — made the national list this year.
March 12, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Music City singers take the stage on Season 29 of ‘The Voice’
Six Nashville-based artists are competing “The Voice,” and you may have heard some of them strumming around town.
March 10, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Where to make decluttering donations in Nashville
Support local organizations by cleaning out your closets and cabinets.
March 9, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
A flock of geese next to a body of water at Centennial Park in Nashville with the Parthenon in the background at sunset.
Culture
Make the most of the extra evening daylight in Nashville
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Nashvillians to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Try this: New audio tour explores Centennial Park’s history
The Nashville Sites tour uses QR codes throughout the park to share stories spanning centuries of Nashville history.
March 2, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
TPAC announces 2026-2027 Broadway season
Get ready for six Nashville premieres, including “The Great Gatsby,” “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” and more.
February 24, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Event Spotlight: What’s new at Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville
Iroquois Steeplechase organizers are teasing a “bigger, bolder, and musical” event in 2026.
February 19, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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City
10 stats and facts about downtown Nashville in 2025
The Nashville Downtown Partnership’s latest annual report breaks down the numbers behind downtown’s growth in 2025.
February 18, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports
Season guide: Get loud for Nashville SC in 2026
Here’s what to know about match days at GEODIS Park as the Boys in Gold prepare for the 2026 season opener against the New England Revolution.
February 16, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Editor’s Pick: Resting Burrito Face and Merge Coffee Bar
Both spots are open daily, whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or lunch.
February 16, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Nashville summer camps to book before they fill up
Whether they love the outdoors, hands-on learning, or creative outlets, there’s something on this list for every kind of kid.
February 16, 2026
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Skylar Webb
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City
Event Spotlight: Severe Weather Awareness Day in Nashville
The free event returns to Nashville with a focus on weather safety and forecasting ahead of peak severe weather season.
February 15, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Nashville bird watchers needed for the Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts over one million bird lovers nationwide to help record the bird population — here’s how you can get involved in Nashville.
February 12, 2026
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