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October 20, 2026

Have Locals Lost 12 South? Plus, Racetrack Petition Gets Certified and Michelin Guide Predictions

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Have Locals Lost 12 South? Plus, Racetrack Petition Gets Certified and Michelin Guide Predictions

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The petition to drop auto racing as a required use at the Nashville Fairgrounds is officially certified, but the fight is far from over. Host Rachel Iacovone joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek and creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss whether all the drama is worth it. Plus, we dig into how 12 South changed so much, so fast, and why longtime businesses like Epice are leaving. We also talk about the push for pedestrian safety on Jefferson Street, Nashville SC making history, a Titans comeback win, and what to watch for in this week’s Michelin Guide American South Awards. And come see us at Open Table Nashville’s annual fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 22!

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