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
Find perfectly golden bagels at these 8 spots in Asheville
For when you knead to know where to get the perfect breakfast.
April 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
A rendering of a barbecue restaurant with a bar area and a disco ball hanging above table seating.
Food
Rooftop barbecue is coming to Lower Broadway
Rodney’s Scott Whole Hog BBQ will occupy the top two floors of Eric Church’s new bar, Chief’s, as well as offer a street-level walk-up window.
March 29, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A graphic with a light red background and a baseball glove holding a baseball with the word "NASHtoday."
Sports
Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh: Who’s on deck for a MLB team?
All three cities are pitching themselves for a MLB team.
March 27, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A produce shelf stocked with leafy greens, radishes, and other vegetables.
City
Make a difference during Food Waste Prevention Week
Nashvillians can get involved with the statewide and national campaign by participating in a coffee crawl and attending events.
March 27, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A person using chopsticks to hold up a piece of nigiri from a platter of similar bites.
Food
Detroit’s Experience Zuzu is expanding to Nashville
Here’s what to expect when Experience Zuzu arrives in Music City.
March 26, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A graphic with orange and purple hues for Cirque du Soleil's "Songblazers" production that features a carnival-like atmosphere in front of a full moon rising on the horizon.
Culture
Cirque du Soleil’s country music-themed show premieres this summer
Immerse yourself in a world that, for Nashvillians, is quite familiar when Cirque du Soleil’s “Songblazers” arrives at TPAC.
March 25, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A black-and-white historical photo from March 8, 1961 with Elvis Presley sitting with members of the Tennessee General Assembly.
Culture
Elvis Presley’s visits to Nashville through the years
Music City was all shook up when Elvis came to town.
March 21, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A view of a walking trail in Centennial Park with lush green trees and grass as the sun peeks through them.
City
The state of Nashville’s tree canopy
A new Urban Tree Canopy Assessment by Metro looks at canopy loss and opportunities to expand it.
March 19, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Giant troll sculpture with one arm raised and a bag of birdhouses carried over its back in a forest-like setting.
Arts
Upcoming exhibitions, art sales, and interactive experiences
From larger-than-life sculptures at Cheekwood to tomato-themed art in East Nashville, save the dates for these upcoming exhibitions and art sales.
March 18, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A plated shepherds pie and glass of frothy beer placed on a counter.
Food
Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of these Nashville pies
We’re putting the spotlight on Music City’s sweet and savory pies this Pi Day, March 14.
March 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A rendering of two tan-colored towers rising 30+ stories each surrounded by other city buildings.
Real Estate
Two residential towers on the rise at Nashville Yards
The Everett and The Emory, two multi-family residential towers under construction at Nashville Yards, anticipate an opening by year’s end.
March 7, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The exterior of a black brick building with a bluish purple illuminated sign above the entrance.
Business
Night We Met aims to put Nashville on the dance music map
The house and techno club opens March 29 in the Gulch space most recently home to Nightscape.
March 7, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A black and white striped dress worn by Diana Ross on display next to an "Diana Ross" concert poster.
Culture
Ryman’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit keeps rocking
The venue’s ongoing partnership with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brings new artifacts from Ray Charles, Brenda Lee, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other artists.
March 5, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Local music community, the Greater Nashville Music Census wants to hear from you
Nashville joins a cohort of 20 other US cities launching similar surveys to capture information about the local music economy.
March 1, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A black and white photo taken in March 1952 of the Tennessee Theater's two-level auditorium with stadium seating, projections on the walls, and a stage with a closed curtain.
Culture
Leap Day history: Things that happened in Nashville on Feb. 29
What were Nashvillians doing on Leap Days in 1928, 1952, and 1964? We dug through the archives to find out.
February 28, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Three people using tools to clear weeds in a wooded area.
Travel and Outdoors
Get in the weeds for Nashville’s Weed Wrangle Day
Clear your schedule on Saturday, March 2 to help local and state parks remove invasive species. Here’s what to know about Weed Wrangle Day:
February 26, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A crowd of soccer fans wearing blue and gold attire with soccer players out of focus on the pitch.
Sports
Get ready for Nashville SC’s 2024 season at GEODIS Park
Here’s what to know about match days at GEODIS Park as the Boys in Gold prepare for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Red Bulls.
February 22, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Mayor O’Connell’s 2024 capital spending plan for Nashville
Metro Council voted unanimously to approve the capital spending plan, which includes funds for Metro Schools, Metro Parks, NDOT, and other city services.
February 21, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
One car travels down four-lane street in San Jose, California that is lined by buildings. A construction crane is in the distance.
Live
The unwritten rules of San Jose
Tell us you’re from San Jose without telling us you’re from San Jose.
February 19, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 primary election in Buncombe County
See what’s on the ballot, when + how to vote, and important information for Election Day in the Land of the Sky.
February 15, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A grassy hill and walking path lined with trees in the background on a sunny day.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Nashville’s Ellington Agricultural Center
How well do you know this 207-acre agricultural gem?
February 14, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A mural featuring the silhouette of three heads with the word "Paramore" above "Record Store Day Ambassador 2024."
Culture
Paramore named 2024 Record Store Day ambassadors
Tennessee is in the spotlight again this Record Store Day, and “This Is Why.”
February 12, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A faint rainbow over the Ryman Auditorium, a music venue that was originally constructed as a church in the late 1800s.
Culture
Random acts of kindness to brighten up Nashville
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 8, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A spread of red crawfish surrounded by small potatoes and ears of corn with a couple hands picking up crawfish to eat.
Food
Why Nashville may see fewer crawfish boils this season
Drought conditions in Louisiana could potentially lead to fewer events and higher prices during the peak season.
February 8, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The owner of Amelia's Flowers, Mattie Bush, holding a bouquet of Valentine's Day flowers.
Business
Getting ready for Valentine’s Day with Amelia’s Flowers
Amelia’s Flowers is known for its fresh-cut arrangements. Now, owner Mattie Bush-Martin is sharing everything you need to know about shopping for Valentine’s Day flowers.
February 6, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The zoo's entry with an artificial giraffe hovering over a boulder-like object featuring the words "Nashville Zoo."
City
Donate to the Nashville Zoo’s Souper Bowl Food Drive
In exchange for donating to the food drive, the Nashville Zoo is offering up to two complimentary admission tickets per household.
February 6, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Singer-songwriter and musician Brandy Clark posed and sitting in a chair.
Culture
Nashville’s big night at the 2024 Grammy Awards
Nashville was well represented at this year’s Grammy Awards, where numerous local artists performed, presented, and won awards.
February 5, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A hand holding up an "I Voted Today" sticker with trees out of focus in the background.
City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 primary election in Nashville
See what’s on the ballot, when and how to vote, and important information for Election Day in Davidson County.
February 2, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A view of downtown Nashville at night shot from across the river with the Batman building at its focus. Beams of colorful lights jut out due to the camera's shutter speed settings.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Nashville's skyline on a sunny day with the AT&T building as the main focus point.
City
Downtown Nashville’s 2023 in review
The Nashville Downtown Partnership’s 2023 Annual Report offers a comprehensive overview for residents, workers, and visitors alike.
January 29, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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