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.

The brick exterior of Nashville's Belcourt Theatre with five movie posters lined up and a sign reading "Belcourt."
Culture
Roll out the red carpet for Belcourt Theatre’s ‘Best Picture Marathon’
Celebrate the Academy Awards by catching nominated films at the Belcourt Theatre.
January 31, 2025
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Skylar Webb
An iced almond mocha in a clear glass topped with toasted marshmallow and mini marshmallows with a colorful wall. out of focus in the background.
Food
Sip your way through this candy heart-inspired coffee crawl
The annual coffee crawl is back with even more limited-time drinks to keep you caffeinated until Valentine’s Day.
January 30, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
An aerial view of Bridgestone Arena on The Twelve Thirty Club side with a portion of Music City Center in the background.
Sports
Nashville makes the play for WNBA with new bid
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy, are leading a group to bring a WNBA team to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena by 2028.
January 30, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Dolly Parton stands on stage in front of "Dolly: An Original Musical" signage speaking into a microphone.
Culture
Dolly Parton musical to premiere at Belmont University as part of new partnership
Before “Dolly: An Original Musical” hits Broadway, it will first debut at Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in July. The announcement comes as part of a new collaboration with Belmont University, Dolly U.
January 28, 2025
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Skylar Webb
The new sign, which says "BNA: Nashville International Airport," is located at the entrance of the airport.
Work
All you need to know about Nashville International Airport
To help make your entire process at the Nashville International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking and food to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
January 27, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Five people sit in white chairs on a stage in front of of an electronic projector that reads, "3686 10th annual festival."
Business
Get connected with Nashville business and networking groups
Need a new job or connections for professional development? Try one of these networking opportunities in Nashville.
January 24, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Two crispy, patty-like chicken tenders drizzled in honey and topped with greens for presentation.
Food
Spice up your meal plans with Hot Chicken Week
How hot are you willing to go? Don’t worry, there are plenty of heat levels for your taste buds at participating restaurants during Hot Chicken Week.
January 24, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A platter with dip topped with Daily Crunch nuts, pickles, celery, chips, and more Daily Crunch snacks sits on a table next to a bag of the product.
Business
Nashville startups we’re watching in 2025
Business is booming. Here’s why these six Nashville startups, covering industries from technology to food and beverage, are on our radar in 2025.
January 17, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A view down Broadway at the traffic light next to Bridgestone Arena. You can see the Batman Building, Tootsies, and Legends Corner clearly.
Culture
‘Somewhere on Google Maps’ in Nashville
The “Somewhere on Google Maps” trend took social media by storm — let’s try it out in Music City.
January 16, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Black and white mural of Martin Luther King, Jr's face on the side of a brick building.
Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Nashville
MLK Day is commemorated on the third Monday in January. Here’s how you can honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Music City.
January 10, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A tea and bourbon drink in a wine glass with a lemon garnish, sitting on a table with green plants.
Food
Where to get a taste of spring in Nashville this winter
In honor of the 35th annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, select local businesses are offering floral-inspired cocktails and mocktails beginning in January.
January 10, 2025
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Skylar Webb
An aerial view of an interstate heading into Nashville with heavy traffic congestion and the downtown skyline in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
This is how many hours Nashvillians spend in traffic
Nashville drivers lost an average of 63 hours to traffic in 2024, according to a study from INRIX.
January 9, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Three non-alcoholic cocktails sitting on a table.
Food
Your guide to Nashville’s alcohol-free drinks
Beer not, sober-friendly fun in Music City is possible with these 35 mocktails and alcohol-free sips.
January 8, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A hardback book sits on a blue and white towel in the sand with sunscreen and sunglasses lying next to it.
Culture
These were the most popular books in Nashville in 2024
According to the Nashville Public Library, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year. If you weren’t able to get your hands on them, see how they might fit into The Bookshop’s 2025 reading challenge.
January 6, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A large crowd gathered around a stage in the distance with fireworks going off overhead.
Culture
Nashville’s New Year’s Eve events guide
Here’s where to ring in 2025 in Music City.
December 19, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A green velvet love seat next to an armless white sherpa chair surrounding a gold and glass coffee table with a tapestry on the wall behind them.
Business
First look: Pont Neuf has bloomed in West Nashville
The floral-inspired cocktail bar by Amelia’s Flowers owners Mattie Bush-Martin and Taylor Martin is set to open inside L&L Market on Friday, Dec. 27.
December 19, 2024
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Skylar Webb
The exterior of International Market with an outdoor patio surrounded by a red fence.
Food
Dine Nashville: The Music City Way returns in February
Reserve a spot for one-of-a-kind chef experiences and stay tuned for Restaurant Week details.
December 11, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Aerial rendering of Legislative Plaza with a focus on the immediate exterior walking area surrounding War Memorial Auditorium.
Real Estate
Status check: Legislative Plaza’s $126 million upgrade
Located in downtown Nashville, Legislative Plaza includes the Tennessee State Capitol and War Memorial Auditorium, the latter of which served as the original home of the Nashville Symphony.
December 9, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A coffee mug surrounded by pinecones and a metal tray of cookies.
Food
Winter food and drinks in Nashville
Donut forget the sweets this holiday season.
December 6, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A view from a balcony or rooftop, showing the corner of Broadway where Margaritaville sits just before nightfall.
Culture
Pantone Color of Year aesthetics in Nashville
Mocha Mousse is the name, and that cozy feeling is its game.
December 5, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Rows of Christmas trees
Culture
Tree farms around Lexington
Whether you opt for a live tree each year, or want to start a new treedition, this list of local spots can help kickstart your search.
December 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A close up of a plate of oysters in a bowl of ice with lemon slices in the middle of the bowl.
City
Nashville named most underrated food city in Resy report
From Music City to Restaurant City, the reservation platform released its 2024 Resy Retrospective report, and Nashville was one of just six cities that received a special callout.
December 3, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A table with a plate of chips accompanied by salsa, two different plates holding tacos and Mexican street corn, and a sauce bottle.
Food
Something to taco ‘bout: Nashville’s Taco Week returns
From Monday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 8, Nashville Scene will host Taco Week, which highlights $5 specials at over 30 participating restaurants.
November 27, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A view of the exterior of East Nashville's Five Points Alley Shops. You can see two circular signs on the outside of two of the buildings.
Business
Highlighting local shops we love for Small Business Saturday
Nashville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 25, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Two bowls of rice with meats and curry, as well as a salad and noodle dish sit on a table.
Food
James Beard semifinalists tap Nashville for barbecue expansion
San Antonio-based Curry Boys BBQ will open in East Nashville’s Riverside Village in early 2025.
November 25, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A circular building with two rectangle-like structures attached on either side and windows spanning each level.
Real Estate
Belmont University to construct new building with $10 million gift
The CORD, which is expected to be complete by August 2026, will act as a “creative incubator and maker space” for Belmont students.
November 21, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Cars drive down an interstate under an electronic billboard that reads "Tornado Warning: Tune to Local Media."
City
Navigating Nashville’s climate resilience dashboard
Following years of severe weather events in Nashville, from the 2010 flood to 2020 tornado outbreak, Metro launched an interactive tool to explore the city’s risk level as it relates to climate-driven disaster.
November 19, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A twisted wooden sculpture on the wall of a bustling cafe.
City
An introvert’s guide to Raleigh, NC
Bookmark this guide for a perfect, introvert-approved day on the town.
November 19, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Culture
These Nashville holiday pop-ups make the season more festive
It’s holiday pop-up season. We’ve rounded up festive places to drink and be merry in Music City.
November 18, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A two lane road met by a triangular intersection. Dense green forestry makes up the background and a blue-roofed building sits on one side of the roadway.
Culture
3 US towns that are also named Nashville
From Wisconsin and North Carolina to Arkansas and California, no one does it quite like Music City, but these towns across the nation do share the Nashville name.
November 15, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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