Skylar

Skylar Webb

Sr. Content & Platform 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.

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The exterior of Fat Bottom Brewing with outdoor heating sitting on astroturf + string lights and snowflake garland hanging overhead.
Food
Kids eat free or low-cost at these Nashville businesses
Bookmark this tab when you need food to fuel the kids in your life without breaking the bank.
December 8, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Four people stand in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's rotunda looking at artifacts recognizing hall of fame members.
Culture
Professional songwriters mentor students in new video series
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will launch a new online video series “Words & Music: Journey of a Song” on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
December 8, 2023
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People stand under an awning as a rail line arrives at a station at night.
Travel and Outdoors
Grant supports plans for a rail line linking Nashville and Atlanta
The proposed rail line via the Corridor ID program would also connect other Tennessee cities, including Memphis and Chattanooga.
December 6, 2023
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A man stands at a podium speaking to a crowd via a microphone.
Culture
New initiative evaluates food insecurity across Nashville
FeedBack Nashville is a community-led, two-year program aiming to review the city’s current food landscape and identify strategies to eliminate food insecurity at a local level.
December 6, 2023
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Real Estate
Franklin lands Zillow’s most popular listing for Tennessee
The real estate marketplace rounded up the most-saved listings in every state for 2023, and this property in Franklin took home the feature.
December 4, 2023
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Culture
NASHtoday wrapped: Revisiting 2023’s top hits
As we wrap up the year, we’re taking a look back at some of NASHtoday’s most engaged with stories and social media posts.
November 30, 2023
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Live
Speakeasy-style bars in Nashville
Step back in time to Nashville’s best-kept secret (bars) inspired by the Prohibition era speakeasies that populated cities in the past.
November 30, 2023
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Someone holds up a phone in front of a laptop with digital passports filling the screen.
City
Try this: Franklin’s digital passports
The mobile-exclusive passports help you explore Franklin, TN through curated lists of attractions, retailers, and restaurants.
November 28, 2023
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Franklin Theatre at night with holiday decorations on its exterior.
Culture
Holiday movie screenings in Nashville
From cult classics to kid-friendly flicks and continuing the debate: “Is ‘Die Hard’ a holiday film?” These local showings cover all the bases.
November 28, 2023
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Race cars are parked in a line with banners indicating which driver each of the cars belong to.
Events
NASCAR Champion’s Week is racing back into downtown Nashville
The checkered flag is waving as race season nears its end with NASCAR Champion’s Week Wednesday, Nov. 29-Thursday, Nov. 30.
November 20, 2023
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A neon sign hangs on the side of a blue building reading "Friends in Low Places."
Business
First look: Garth Brooks Broadway honky tonk Friends in Low Places
This will be the country star’s first “Rodeo” in the bar sector when his honky tonk named after his 1990 hit opens on Friday, Nov. 24 on Lower Broadway.
November 20, 2023
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Events
Cannery Hall releases its inaugural lineup of shows
The building was formerly home to Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, and The High Watt — but Cannery Hall will bring more sound back to the Station District by the end of January.
November 16, 2023
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Real Estate
Construction underway on a 300,000-sqft expansion of McEwen Northside
The 45-acre mixed-use district in Cool Springs will see additional office, retail, and restaurant space.
November 16, 2023
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Business
Sneak peek: Step inside Nashville Glasshaüs, a new glassblowing studio
Nashville Glasshaüs specializes in the art of glassblowing + offers a coffeeshop and bar, glass-focused art gallery, event venue, and more.
November 14, 2023
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Multiple empty pickleball courts in an open room.
Sports
Combination pickleball, bar, and restaurant planned for Brentwood
Crush Yard, a pickleball club (and more), is preparing to sign a lease on a space at Brentwood Place with hopes to open in early 2025.
November 10, 2023
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A photo of a grey Craftsman-style home with a small front porch with pillars.
Real Estate
The art behind Nashville’s historic homes: Craftsman-style
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 Nashville.
November 10, 2023
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Food
Burger + Grain awaits you in The Nations
Dig into the new restaurant in the Stocking 51 development when it opens on Thursday, Nov. 9. For now, fill up on what you have to look forward to.
November 8, 2023
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City
Navigating Nashville’s affordable housing dashboard
Here’s what information you can find on the affordable housing dashboard tool and a breakdown of what some of these numbers mean in comparison to previous fiscal years.
November 2, 2023
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Culture
Local ways to prepare for the end of daylight saving time
Set back the clocks and put your best foot forward.
November 2, 2023
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A display case reading, "Southeastern Indian Music" houses two dressed and informational plaques.
Culture
Tune in: The Tennessee Playlist traces Music City’s roots
The exhibition is available to view for a period of time in the Tennessee State Museum’s Curb Music Gallery + features some online components to immerse yourself in from home.
November 2, 2023
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Culture
Assembly Food Hall’s rooftop could see a facelift
Operators of Assembly Food Hall’s Skydeck on Broadway say weather has limited the event venue’s capabilities.
October 31, 2023
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Food
Grab your passports and travel through Foodies of Nashville Restaurant Week
The Restaurant Week featuring 20+ businesses begins Friday, Nov. 3 and lasts through Sunday, Nov. 12.
October 31, 2023
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The exterior front side of the Tennessee State Prison with a high metal gate surrounding it.
City
What’s with the “castle” in West Nashville?
That castle-like structure on Cockrill Bend is actually the former Tennessee State Prison, which closed 31 years ago. Let’s take a closer look at the development then and now.
October 27, 2023
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A dog sits in front of a pumpkin house.
Culture
Find your furry friend: Nashville’s adoptable pets
Whether you’re a first time pawrent or Fido at home just needs a companion, Nashville’s shelters are full of adoptable pets looking for furever homes.
October 25, 2023
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Four people dressed in "Ghostbusters" costumes stand in front of two white compact SUVs with "Ghostbusters" logos.
City
Who ya gonna call: Jot down contact info for these Nashville resources
From flood damage to environmental health concerns, here are a few city resources to keep on speed dial.
October 25, 2023
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A graphic of Mount Rushmore with the faces of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Hank Williams.
Culture
Mt. Music City: The winners
The votes are in. These four musicians left their mark on Nashville and you voted them to represent the city on the Mt. Rushmore of Nashville music.
October 23, 2023
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Events
All aboard JW Marriott Nashville’s immersive holiday train ride
Tickets for the seasonal experience, JW Starlight, go on sale on Monday, Oct. 23.
October 23, 2023
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A plane flies over a fleet of shuttle buses parked in a lot.
Travel and Outdoors
Nashville International Airport unveils its Satellite Concourse as part of BNA Vision
The soft opening of the airport’s first free-standing, eight-gate Satellite Concourse takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 20, 2023
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Real Estate
A redevelopment is reimagining affordable housing in North Nashville
Plans are underway at the property owned by Nashville nonprofit Inspiritus, which helps low-income individuals find housing and fight food insecurity, among other things.
October 19, 2023
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A volunteer stands smiling with a paintbrush in her hands as other volunteers paint a wall behind her.
Culture
Gear up for Nashville Volunteer Week
The event celebrates giving back to the community Saturday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 27.
October 19, 2023
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