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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Food
Nashville’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Roll out the red carpet for these Nashville chefs and restaurants.
January 21, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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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 21, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Sports
Meet Robert Saleh, the Titans’ reported next head coach
With reports indicating the Titans are finalizing a deal to hire Robert Saleh, here’s what to know about his coaching background and experience.
January 20, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
BNA wants public input on its next two decades of growth
Nashville International Airport plans to host two community open houses as it updates its Master Plan.
January 15, 2026
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Culture
15 ways to embrace a hygge life in Nashville
This Danish trend emphasizes all things comfortable and cozy.
January 14, 2026
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Business
5 Nashville-based startups to watch in 2026
As 2026 gets underway, Launch Tennessee highlighted a few Nashville startups across technology, music, and more that are worth watching this year.
January 12, 2026
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Stay on track with your New Year’s resolution in San Antonio
These local picks offer ways to save money, stay active, and spend time with the people who matter most.
January 7, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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2026 travel trends in Nashville
Airbnb’s travel predictions for the year + how you can take part starting in Music City.
January 6, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions in Orlando
These local picks offer ways to save money, stay active, and spend more time with the people who matter most.
January 6, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions in Nashville
These local picks offer ways to save money, stay active, and spend more time with the people who matter most.
January 2, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
26 reader questions for 2026 in Austin
We’re asking our readers to submit their top questions about Austin, and we’ll do our best to answer them in 2026.
December 30, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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