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

Local Love event offers special discounts for Williamson County shoppers

Head to downtown Franklin this Valentine’s Day for the inaugural event, which features discounts from as many as 30 local retailers.

February 12, 2024

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Culture

NASA model lands at Adventure Science Center soon

The new exhibit opens on Saturday, June 1 in addition to other updates.

February 9, 2024

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A view down the sidewalk of Downtown Gallatin showing an awning of a business, two sets of outdoor patio furniture, and a neon sign reading "Swaney-Swift Gifts and Prescriptions."

Live

Guide: Plan your visit to Gallatin, Tennessee

From local restaurants and shops to a focus on outdoor recreation, there’s more to Gallatin than meets the eye.

February 9, 2024

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Real Estate

Spring opening set for Nashville’s Jon Bon Jovi bar

The artist is one of several musicians with branded Lower Broadway bars on the horizon, including Luke Combs and Eric Church.

February 7, 2024

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A view of a moody downtown skyline in darker hues of blue from a skyscraper's window. You can make out Broadway, the We Work building, and the Batman Building.

City

Nashville lands top spot on Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities

See how Nashville stacks up against other large metros + how it earned its ranking on the annual report.

February 7, 2024

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The exterior of the renovated McConnell House, which features red brick throughout and five windows on the second level. The entrance is covered by a flat awning held up by four brick pillars matching the building's facade.

Culture

The Moore-Morris History and Cultural Center opens in downtown Franklin

The new addition is said by leaders to be Williamson County’s first interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling its comprehensive countywide history.

February 5, 2024

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Long soft pretzels and pita chips sit on a wooden serving board with a small cast iron dish of yellow dip.

Food

Tailgate recipes with Nashville restaurants

Don’t pass on these bites — rush on over to the store for the ingredients.

February 5, 2024

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Sports

The Nashville Sounds release 2024 season promo schedule

We’re talking 31 giveaway dates, 15 postgame fireworks shows, and theme nights.

February 2, 2024

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Real Estate

2024 predictions for Nashville real estate

Real estate experts explain what Nashville home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2024.

January 30, 2024

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An interior room with tables surrounding a stage and two bars on either side. The ceiling has an intricate swirled wood detail made to resemble the eye of a hurricane.

Business

New name, renderings released for Luke Combs bar

The multi-level venue by the country star and Opry Entertainment Group will open in the downtown space formerly home to Wildhorse Saloon.

January 30, 2024

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A view of downtown Nashville at night shot from across the river with the Batman building at its focus. Beams of colorful lights jut out due to the camera's shutter speed settings.

Culture

See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest

The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.

January 29, 2024

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Emily Shea-Owen

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Real Estate

Nashville’s Neoclassical architecture style

Let’s visit another popular architectural style in Nashville — the Neoclassical home, popularized at the turn of the century.

January 26, 2024

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City

How to report potholes in Nashville

Help out the city by reporting these street blemishes.

January 22, 2024

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A WeGo bus is parked at a bus stop on the completed project route and people exit the bus to pass through a median and bike lane to the sidewalk.

Travel and Outdoors

12th Avenue South project lands spot on Best New US Bike Lanes of 2023

PeopleForBikes recognized Nashville’s first complete and green street as one of 20 notable “infrastructure victories” this past year.

January 18, 2024

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A view of Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville on a sunny day. People cross the street on the crosswalk and you can spot the Roxy Theatre signage front and center.

Real Estate

Clarksville named to list of Hottest ZIP Codes

Opendoor recognized 20 areas across the US “where people bought homes the fastest” in 2023.

January 18, 2024

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Business

Neighborlily brings cafe and floral concept to Germantown

Now you can do as Miley Cyrus suggests and buy yourself flowers... and coffee, tea, and merchandise, too.

January 16, 2024

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Rain barrels are lined up off the side of a road leading to Nissan Stadium. You can see the stadium in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

How to save water (and money) with rainwater harvesting

Help conserve water and lower your bills with a rainwater collection system in your backyard.

January 12, 2024

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Culture

Become a docent for these 4 Nashville organizations

Did we mention the docent programs come with their own share of perks and incentives?

January 10, 2024

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Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel stands with a headset on.

Sports

Tennessee Titans fire head coach Mike Vrabel

Vrabel has led the team for six seasons, rounding out this year on Sunday with a 6-11 record.

January 9, 2024

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Events

Preview: The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville 2024

Feeling inspired to switch things, change things, and rearrange things at home in 2024? Here’s how to make the most of your time spent at this year’s Antiques & Garden Show.

January 8, 2024

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Business

Clarksville’s Old Glory Distilling Co. is expanding

If you’ve had the Tennessee Whiskey Trail on your to-do list, kick those plans in high gear when the Old Glory Distilling Co. unveils new changes in early 2024.

January 4, 2024

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Business

Here’s what’s coming and going this month in Nashville

Food, retail, and entertainment spots announced openings and closings at the start of 2024, so we got down to business and put the news all in one place.

January 2, 2024

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Culture

24 reader questions for 2024 in Nashville

For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about Music City for us to answer.

December 22, 2023

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Sports

Nashville SC releases 2024 MLS regular season schedule

The Boys in Gold are back at GEODIS Park for the first time in 2024 on Sunday, Feb. 24 competing against the New York Red Bulls.

December 20, 2023

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Business

What’s new and coming soon to Nashville

As Nashville continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.

December 20, 2023

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Travel and Outdoors

Tennessee moves forward with statewide plans for optional toll lanes

The project focuses on serving motorists in the most congested urban areas of Tennessee, including Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.

December 18, 2023

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A brown brick home with many windows, a tower-like structure, and white, round porch stands behind a wrought iron fence.

Real Estate

History behind Nashville’s Victorian homes

Taking it back to the oldest style, let’s explore what makes Victorian Era homes still seen in Nashville today so unique.

December 12, 2023

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City

What Nashvillians googled this year

2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Nashvillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).

December 12, 2023

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Brianna Williams

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Sponsored

Try This: Take a luxe ride to your next destination

We took Signature Transportation’s luxe, chauffeured ride to Nearest Green Distillery — see how our ride went and how you can Try This for yourself.

Sponsored by a NASHtoday Partner

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City

Ways to help those affected by Middle Tennessee tornadoes

This running list of resources includes wishlists to donate to, ways to volunteer your time, and shelters to stay safe following the deadly tornadoes that impacted the Middle Tennessee area on Saturday, Dec. 9.

December 10, 2023

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