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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Culture
Nashville is suited for young professionals, here’s why
The city ranked No. 9 in Forbes’ “Top 10 Places for Young Professionals To Live,” largely due to a robust job market and low unemployment rate.
August 4, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Events
Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair 2023: What to know before you go
The annual fair returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center Thursday, Aug. 17-Saturday, Aug. 26.
August 2, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A view of the press box, stadium lights, and some seats at Vanderbilt's football field.
Wellness
Vanderbilt launches the SEC’s first sensory rooms
The rooms will be available to Vanderbilt Athletics fans inside Memorial Gymnasium and FirstBank Stadium.
August 2, 2023
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Skylar Webb
The exterior of James Lawson High School featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a modern design.
Real Estate
A look inside James Lawson High School
The $124 million James Lawson High School opens in Bellevue for the 2023-2024 school year beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8.
July 31, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Restaurant patrons sit at chairs and tables overlooking the Cumberland River as they eat.
Business
Waterfront dining in Nashville
Take in views of the Cumberland River or Percy Priest Lake at 9+ waterfront restaurants in Music City.
July 27, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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City
Temperature check: How Nashville is tackling heat impacts
Nashville’s heat mapping campaign first began last summer. Now, there’s an interactive map with the city’s warmest and coolest neighborhoods being used help inform heat mitigation efforts.
July 27, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A photo of park guests watching people go down the flume water ride.
Culture
Remembering Opryland USA, Nashville’s own theme park
Even before the Grand Ole Opry House, there was Opryland USA — a different source of entertainment that put Music City on the map.
July 25, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Jelly Roll speaking with a host on Apple Music.
Culture
Apple Music launches new program spotlighting Nashville songwriters
Apple Music’s Lost & Found features unreleased country music that’s re-recorded by well-known artists in the industry.
July 25, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Editor Skylar stands along a fence next to a horse.
Culture
Answered: Your Nashville summer bucket list
We asked our readers to help us craft the ultimate Nashville summer bucket list. Here are some activities to check off to make this summer the best one yet.
July 21, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Real Estate
Construction begins on $120 million cancer center in Nashville
Tennessee Oncology’s new flagship cancer center will be located between TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown.
July 19, 2023
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Live
Iconic landmarks in Nashville
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 19, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A view of an AI-designed living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a skyline with skyscrapers.
Culture
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Nashville
In celebration of “Barbie” hitting the big screen on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in Nashville.
July 17, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Four performers dance against a forest backdrop on a stage.
Culture
Kindling Arts Festival returns to West Nashville with performances across five venues
From Thursday, July 27-Sunday, July 30, the Kindling Arts Festival will bring 17 projects by local artists to Music City.
July 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An aerial, top-down view of the property showcasing a large piece of art, sand, a bar, and tables.
Real Estate
Be the broker: Beachy property for sale in the heart of downtown
Ready, set, sold. Now that you’ve seen the potential for the sandy oasis known as Little Chill Beach — located at 400 Lafayette St. in downtown Nashville — what would you do with the unique piece of land, given the chance?
July 11, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A truck with a trailer-like bed carrying books pulls up to the outside of Stewart's Cash Grocery where patrons await its arrival.
Culture
Words on wheels: Nashville Public Library’s innovative history
Before your neighborhood branch opened, NPL brought books to you via reading rooms, booketerias, and a library on wheels service.
July 7, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Business
Drink Up Month: NASHtoday + Killjoy’s mocktail series
We’ve partnered with Killjoy, an alcohol-free bottle shop, to bring you four zero-proof cocktail recipes every Monday throughout Drink Up Month.
July 7, 2023
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A peachy cocktail with a mint for Drink Up Month
Food
NASHtoday is celebrating Drink Up Month in July
Drink Up Month is all about spotlighting the beverage industry in Music City — from cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in Music City for everyone. Let’s dive into what the NASHtoday team has in store this July.
June 30, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A rendering of DraftKings Sports & Social's interior featuring an LED screen with a Titans player on it, bar, and various seating options.
Real Estate
George Jones building slated for Nashville Live! entertainment complex
Nashville Live! will transform the historic building at 128 2nd Ave. N., formerly home to the George Jones Museum, into a 50,000-sqft restaurant and entertainment concept.
June 29, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A rendering of Nashville's new, enclosed stadium featuring fans filling the seats at night for a concert.
Events
Music City Host Committee begins booking major events for new, enclosed stadium
Mayor John Cooper asked the newly-formed committee to start booking events for the new stadium as soon as it was approved by Metro Council in April.
June 29, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Play “Would You Rather” with us
Pull this Fort Worth-inspired game out at your next family gathering.
June 28, 2023
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Judges taste test salsa and pico de gallo for the Tomat-O-Rama competition.
Events
Add the Nashville Farmers Market’s free Tomat-O-Rama Festival to your calendar
The Tomat-O-Rama Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at the Nashville Farmers Market with vendors, crafts, competitions, and themed food + drinks.
June 27, 2023
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Skylar Webb
City Editor Skylar soars through the air on the trapeze bar.
Culture
Try this: Take a flying trapeze class in Nashville
Here’s everything we learned at our all levels drop-in flying trapeze class with the Nashville School for the Aerial Arts + what you should know ahead of booking.
June 27, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A rendering of what Rock Harbor Marina could look like after redevelopment, showcasing green space and tennis courts.
Business
West Nashville’s Rock Harbor Marina shares redesign plans
The community is encouraged to provide input for the Rock Harbor Marina development project, which includes an expansion of existing marine services, aesthetic improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.
June 21, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A view of the parade downtown with people holding colorful balloons spelling, "love."
Events
Your guide to Nashville Pride: What to know ahead of this year’s festival and parade
The two-day Nashville Pride Festival returns this weekend with the annual parade, family zones, vendors, and a stacked entertainment lineup.
June 21, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An aerial view of downtown Nashville overlooking the pedestrian bridge and Cumberland River.
Culture
Asked: What’s on your Nashville summer bucket list?
We want to curate the ultimate summer bucket list of must-do activities in Nashville, TN.
June 15, 2023
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Skylar Webb
The view of the front entrance of a white home.
Real Estate
5 Nashville waterfront homes for sale right now
From mansions with lakefront views and poolside perks to the ranch-style beauties on the river, here are 5 jaw-dropping homes on the market in and around Nashville.
June 15, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A basketball hoop attached to the back of a school bus as a person dribbles in front of it.
Sports
Vanderbilt University, Metro Parks unveil a new basketball court in North Nashville
The Watkins Park court debuts at the “Hoops and Hope Celebrating Black History and Community” event on Thursday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An orange, pink, and purple sunset over the water photographed from the edge of a dock.
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks
Planning a getaway? Check out the Lake of the Ozarks, a Midwestern community situated on more shoreline than the coast of California.
June 12, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A view of the Shelby Bottoms greenway.
Travel and Outdoors
Upcoming Nashville nature walks
If you’re searching for a way to get active and switch up your scenery, consider adding one of these nature walks to this month’s calendar.
June 9, 2023
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Skylar Webb
The shadow of a musician holding a guitar with Broadway in the background.
Culture
How Music City earned its nickname
As it turns out, Music City might have had several opportunities to earn its stripes notes before the name really stuck.
June 7, 2023
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