Skylar

Skylar Webb

Senior City Editor

Skylar is based in Nashville, TN. After graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia’s broadcast journalism program in 2020 (and a stint in New York City with NBC News before that), Skylar moved to Kansas City, MO to help launch KCtoday. When she’s not writing, you can find Skylar flipping through racks at the thrift store, catching a late-night concert, or frequenting a vibey East Nashville cocktail bar.

A yacht cruising on the lake.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying our local waterways.
July 26, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A table willed with several plates of food and four drinks, as well as a bucket of champagne.
Business
New East Nashville culinary concept puts its own spin on fine dining
Guests can “choose their own adventure” on the prix fixe multi-course menu when Fancypants opens in the Cleveland Park neighborhood at the end of July.
July 26, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A crowd of people fill a street as they work on painting a crosswalk to resemble the Pride flag.
City
Tactical urbanism: What is it and where can you find it in Nashville?
NDOT’s new tactical urbanism program, which supports temporary community-led transportation projects, has us digging into the concept’s role in Music City.
July 24, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A side view of the interior of GEODIS Park showing empty stadium seats and the entire field.
Sports
US Women’s National Team return to GEODIS Park for October play
The USWNT will make Music City moves once again when they host Iceland.
July 22, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A closeup of a Nashville bike lane with green paint and white over top of it showing arrows and a cyclist.
Travel and Outdoors
Festival allows Nashvillians to provide feedback on transportation projects
Join NDOT on Thursday, July 18 (5-7 p.m.) for the Midtown Road-eo Festival, an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on upcoming multimodal transportation projects.
July 16, 2024
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Skylar Webb
The Elliston Place Soda Shop neon sign taken in July of 2011.
Culture
Old + new in Nashville: 12 options for 6 activities
Explore some of Music City’s oldest establishments alongside new additions to the business + restaurant scene.
July 16, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A store interior with multiple brightly-colored signs hung from the ceiling that say things like "Store closing sale," "Nothing held back," and "25%-60% off." The main portion of the store pictured has various empty shelves on wheels, with a few people seen shopping clothing racks in the background.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Nashville’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A WeGo Star train is parked at Riverfront Station with its lights on at night. You can see the Batman Building in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
A wheel of possibilities is turning after Donelson Station receives federal grant
This will stop you in your tracks: Donelson Station was selected by the Federal Transit Administration for $10 million in funding. Here’s what the money will be used for.
July 10, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A brick building painted red with the word "Arnold's" painted in yellow with blue outline.
Food
Arnold’s is collaborating with a yet-to-open Gulch restaurant
If you’re looking to taste test a few menu items from forthcoming restaurant Choy, this July pop-up is calling your name.
July 8, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Nashville competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Music City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 8, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating
No boat, no problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and get to enjoying our local waterways.
July 3, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A very large yacht sits on what appears to be Lake Washington while a shirtless man pokes up from the upper balcony. An American flag is waving in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Have a mari-time with these rentable boats in Seattle
No boat of your own? No problem. Find rentable boats around Seattle through Getmyboat — an Airbnb-like website for folks looking to do some floating around on our local waters.
July 2, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Eleven Nashville Predators in uniform skate across the center of the ice with a full crowd in the stands in the background.
Sports
Nashville Predators release the 2024-25 NHL regular season schedule
The Preds are back at Bridgestone Arena competing against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Oct. 10 + marking the start of the team’s 27th year in the NHL franchise.
July 2, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A musician performs on a small stage under a pop-up tent in front of a building with a full-length mural on its wall. Small bistro tables and chairs are set up around the stage and several other people stand in groups around them talking.
City
One of Downtown Nashville’s best-kept secrets hosts free weekly events
In the event you’re passing through downtown, pay a visit to Church Street Park — no wallet necessary.
July 2, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A closeup of a smashburger with pickle, caramelized onion, American cheese, and a creamy white sauce.
Food
Celebrate Burger Week at one of these 50+ participating locations
The Nashville Scene’s 10th annual event shining a spotlight on discounted burgers kicks off on Monday, July 8 and runs through Sunday, July 14.
June 28, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A close up of cars backed up bumper to bumper down a roadway.
Travel and Outdoors
Nashville ranks among the highest for traffic congestion worldwide
A study from INRIX shows Nashvillians spent an additional seven hours or so sitting in traffic last year, up 13% from 2022.
June 26, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A rendering of downtown Nashville and the Gulch neighborhood with a focus on the Paseo South Gulch project, which features three tall buildings and several shorter ones + a rooftop pool.
Real Estate
Getting to know Paseo South Gulch
You’ve likely passed by this portion of the Gulch, but are you up to date with the SomeraRoad project? It’s ever-changing and new updates just dropped this week.
June 24, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A top down photo of a Sushi | Bar menu book and small plates of sushi rolls on a table.
Food
Popular sushi speakeasy sets sights on Nashville
The July opening of Sushi | Bar in Nashville, which will also house Golden Sound cocktail bar, marks the dining destination’s fifth city.
June 19, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Five tall skinny homes next to each other, all with fenced in front yards and a private gravel parking area outside the gate.
Real Estate
New index measures how difficult it is to buy a home in Davidson County
The NBC News tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine the monthly metric.
June 12, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A top-down rendering four sections of trees, a tiered grassy amphitheater space, and lots of sets of circular tables and chairs.
Travel and Outdoors
New renderings show how green space will be utilized at Nashville Yards
According to concept plans, Ascension Saint Thomas Landing will span the west side of the Nashville Yards project from Broadway to Church Street.
June 10, 2024
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Skylar Webb
The top of a latte in a white ceramic tea cup on a table surrounded by spilled blueberries and white chocolate chips.
Food
6 seasonal drinks to keep your Nashville summer refreshing
From fruity and floral notes to names inspired by the season, these limited-time drinks are a must order.
June 6, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A view of a railroad track running alongside the Cumberland Rover with an arched bridge in the background over the water.
City
Locals answer top questions about Nashville
Take a look at the best answers from locals to questions asked by out-of-towners about living, exploring, and visiting Nashville, TN.
June 6, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A navy and light blue playground set on an astroturf, fenced in area.
Travel and Outdoors
How Nashville’s park system compares nationwide
Music City’s park system ranked No. 78 in the US in ParkScore’s annual report and stands eight spots behind Memphis, TN.
June 4, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A brick wall with "Greetings from Lebanon Wilson County Tennessee" painted on it in various colors with scenes from downtown.
City
Lebanon secures spot among nation’s fastest-growing cities
The US Census Bureau recently released population estimates, and Lebanon, TN grew by 8.9% in a year, landing it No. 12 on the list of the country’s fastest-growing cities.
June 4, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Real Estate
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: KC Shirtwaist
We’re handing you the keys to the first part of our newest real estate series unpacking the history of historic architecture styles found in Kansas City.
May 31, 2024
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Madison McMillen
An aerial view of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
City
Where to celebrate Tennessee Statehood Day in Nashville
It’s Tennessee’s 228th birthday on Saturday, June 1, so get ready to blow out the candles because the party is about to start.
May 29, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A rendering showing a parking lot with a green patch of grass in the middle of it and two connected buildings in the back.
Real Estate
Antioch could be home to the Nashville area’s first Chinatown
A group of business owners, developers, and investors are looking to transform the Antioch space at 5255 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. into Tennessee Nashville Chinatown.
May 23, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Two big buildings positioned behind a big green tree that marks the entrance to Noble Park.
Live
Guide: Spending the day in the Gulch
From its Walk Score and abundance of businesses to its central location, the Gulch is a prime example of a neighborhood suited to live, work, and play.
May 23, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Business
Sea what East Nashville’s Coral Club offers this weekend
The new cocktail bar situated off of Gallatin Pike officially opens on Saturday, May 25.
May 21, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Approximately eight Clydesdale horses trot down a paved road with a hitch attached carrying a group of people.
City
Budweiser Clydesdales trotting into Nashville on nationwide tour
The Clydesdales will make four public appearances in Music City May 30-June 3 in partnership with Folds of Honor.
May 21, 2024
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