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
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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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Nashville festivals in 2026 you might not know about
Some are brand new, others have been around for years — but all of these Nashville-area festivals are on the calendar for 2026.
February 10, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Ways to help after the January 2026 winter storm in Nashville
Volunteer opportunities are still available across Nashville, with options ranging from outreach efforts to in-person cleanups.
February 9, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Two Nashville museums added to the US Civil Rights Trail
The Jefferson Street Sound Museum and the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music were officially designated this week.
February 3, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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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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Dylan Aycock
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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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Dylan Aycock
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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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Dylan Aycock
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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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Dylan Aycock
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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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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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