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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Apply to be an extra on the ‘9-1-1 Nashville’ TV show
“9‑1‑1: Nashville” premieres Thursday, Oct. 9 on ABC — and with all these local casting calls, don’t be surprised if a familiar face shows up on screen.
July 31, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Neon-lit station with LED ceiling lights and a screen showing a view inside The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnel.
Development
High-speed tunnel to connect downtown Nashville and BNA
The underground loop system by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company would span ~10 miles between downtown and the airport.
July 28, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A ground-level view of people on a carousel ride with swings attached to it.
Events
Ultimate guide to Nashville-area fairs
Fair season is here — the Williamson County Fair, Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, and The Nashville Fair are all making their seasonal return.
July 24, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Rendering of Sports Illustrated Resort lobby with sports-themed seating, TV screens, and a lit “Nashville” display.
Development
Nashville adds a Sports Illustrated Resorts to its hotel roster
A new recruit is joining Nashville’s hospitality scene.
July 21, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A hand holding up a basket of fries and a cup of soft serve in front of a business with a sign reading "Fryce Cream."
Food
Here’s the scoop on Nashville’s ice cream shops
Whether you’re a fan of soft serve or looking for a dairy-free fix, there’s plenty to discover on the Nashville ice cream scene.
July 8, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Prepare for the arrival of purple martins in Nashville
Where will purple martins roost this year in Music City? Here’s how you can help local bird advocates keep track of their migration.
July 8, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Suspended silver sphere sculpture above bar and seating area inside BNA’s new Concourse D near The Castle restaurant.
Travel and Outdoors
BNA’s Concourse D expansion is cleared for takeoff
The extension is the first piece of BNA’s New Horizon plans and features new gates and local eats.
July 7, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A view of the Pedestrian Bridge and the Cumberland River.
Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Nashville
It’s halftime, folks. What will the next six months of 2025 look like for you?
July 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A large backyard pool with a tall waterslide, lounge chairs, umbrellas, a basketball hoop, and surrounding trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Take a dip in these rentable private pools around Nashville
To swim or not to swim? There’s no question when these pools are ready for your small and large gatherings.
June 24, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
An alleyway decorated with string lights overhead and a colorful butterfly mural on the left wall.
Live
Explore Nashville’s history with self-guided walking and driving tours
Take yourself on a tour through Nashville’s past and present.
June 18, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Downtown Nashville lights up with fireworks and a drone flag display during a nighttime Fourth of July celebration.
Events
Where to watch fireworks in Nashville on the Fourth of July
Sit back and watch the fireworks at these local events. Plus, make note of downtown road closures.
June 12, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A view of the Cumberland River and the downtown Nashville skyline at night.
Live
How well do you know Nashville trivia?
We’re bringing you 19 fun facts about the Music City, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
June 6, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Colorful mochi donuts topped with cereal, cookies, and icing on a wooden tray, displayed outdoors on a gray surface.
Food
Quiz: How well do you know Nashville’s donut scene?
Celebrate National Donut Day with deals and a quiz that puts your knowledge of Nashville’s most eye-catching donuts to the test.
June 5, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Person with a tripod watches the northern lights dance over mountains and water near Iceland’s Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Culture
Taste of Iceland lands in Nashville for a three-day celebration
The festival will highlight Icelandic food, music, and more at venues across Music City.
June 3, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Centennial Park's Parthenon replica sits in the distance, partially covered by lush green trees. Lake Watauga takes up most of the frame.
Travel and Outdoors
Take part in updating Nashville’s parks plan
Metro Parks is revamping its master plan for parks and greenways, and community feedback is a key part of the process.
June 2, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
street view of Madison Children's museum.
Play
Where to have fun with kids in Madison
We found the best kid-friendly activities in Madison, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
June 2, 2025
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Staff
Columbus Museum of Art
Play
No kidding: 25+ kid-friendly activities in Columbus
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Columbus has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 30, 2025
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Hanna Williford
A child touches a glass tank at the Woodland Park Zoo as a Humboldt Penguin swims up.
Play
Go Out and Play: Kid-Friendly Activities in Seattle
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Seattle has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 29, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A group of five children sit at a table outside at the Nasher Sculpture Center coloring on pieces of paper.
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Dallas
We’re highlighting the best kid-approved activities that Dallas has to offer — complete with art exploration, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 29, 2025
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Monica Garske
The curved brick building of the Neuhoff District in Nashville with people walking outside.
Real Estate
The winners of Nashville’s 49th annual Preservation Awards
It wouldn’t be National Preservation Month without the Metropolitan Historical Commission’s annual celebration of local preservation projects.
May 27, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Radnor Lake is a 1,367-acre natural area located in Davidson County.
Travel and Outdoors
The annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is back
America’s State Parks announced its ninth annual photo contest, so we’re breaking down the rules, how to enter, and the judging criteria.
May 23, 2025
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Stephanie Freeman
A hand holding up a waffle ice cream cone with two scoops of ice cream, one bright green (pistachio) and the other bright pink (watermelon).
Culture
Your 2025 Nashville summer bucket list
Here are 10 must-do activities for your Nashville summer bucket list that are unique to the Middle Tennessee area and the summer season.
May 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A rendering of the exterior of the building with a view of the mini golf course, playground, and an outdoor seating area.
Sports
Tee time is ticking: What’s new in Nashville’s golf scene this year
From high-tech simulators to celebrity-backed courses, here’s what’s coming soon.
May 19, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A woman in a white dress sings into a microphone onstage with a band behind her in a scene from “Nashville.”
Culture
Belcourt turns 100 with a series spotlighting Nashville on film
The Belcourt Theater opens its centennial celebration with a film series on Nashville’s screen history — and there’s more ahead.
May 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A white restaurant building with a large red "S" on the side as well as eight patio tables and a turf lawn out front.
Food
SuperNormal brings chef-level burgers and dogs to Sylvan Park
This retro patio spot serves fast food favorites with a gourmet twist.
May 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
See inside The Patterson House and The Catbird Seat’s new digs
The Catbird Seat and The Patterson House, both Strategic Hospitality concepts, open at Paseo South Gulch this week.
May 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A pizza with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni next to a small salad bowl.
Food
These new Nashville pizza joints are hot out of the oven
From hot chicken to truffle pies, Nashville’s pizza scene just got a few new players.
May 9, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Aerial view of a lakeside water park with colorful slides, splash zones, a sandy beach, and floating obstacle course.
Travel and Outdoors
Make a splash at Nashville’s water attractions
With summer around the corner, here are three ways to cool off around Music City.
May 7, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell speaks at a podium during a formal event, with flags and an audience visible in the background.
City
Recap of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s 2025 State of Metro address
What’s in store for the fiscal year 2026 budget? Read the highlights from the 2025 State of Metro address.
May 1, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
People standing around a historical marker that reads "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark" dedicated to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Culture
When the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees played Nashville
Before they made it to the Hall, these acts rocked Music City.
April 29, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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