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Nashville's Wildest Emergencies Hit the Screen
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- 9-1-1: Nashville features outlandish emergencies inspired by the city.
- Showrunner Rashad Raisani calls the series a 'love letter' to Nashville.
- The show is boosting tourism with visitors inspired by its portrayal.
The ABC series 9-1-1: Nashville, created by Ryan Murphy, presents heightened realities and outlandish emergencies, mirroring its Los Angeles and Texas counterparts. Showrunner Rashad Raisani describes the show as a "love letter" to Tennessee's capital, aiming to highlight its attractions and nightlife amidst dramatic disaster scenarios.
Raisani had to convince city officials that the show's exaggerated plots were a tribute rather than mockery. Despite concerns about its realism, the series features compelling, albeit wild, emergency calls answered by 113 firefighters, including events like a tornado at Ascend Amphitheater during a concert.
This popular series is proving to be a powerful advertising tool, as confirmed by Mark Ezell of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Visitors are reportedly inspired to explore Nashville after watching the show, which is set to return to ABC on January 8, 2026.
