NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ABC is gearing up to bring its latest entry in the 9-1-1 franchise to Middle Tennessee with 9-1-1: Nashville, scheduled to premiere on October 9, 2025. The series offers a fresh setting for high-stakes emergency response storytelling, placing the spotlight on Nashville’s firefighters, dispatchers, paramedics, and their intertwined personal lives.
The decision to film in Nashville is not just aesthetic, it’s also logistical and economic. Production began in summer 2025, with principal photography expected to continue into early 2026. Officials estimate the show will generate more than $50 million in economic impact and create upwards of 600 jobs across the region.
“We couldn’t be more excited and inspired to shoot in one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities not just in America, but in the world, Nashville is home to so many artistic, historic and cultural treasure. We are so grateful to the city and the entire state of Tennessee for welcoming us,” said showrunner Rashad Raisani.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee echoed that enthusiasm: “From Beale Street to Broadway, I’m proud to announce that ABC has chosen to film in the Volunteer State, and I have no doubt this project will create greater opportunity for highly skilled Tennesseans.”
The show is anchored by Chris O’Donnell as Capt. Don Sharpe, a rugged fire captain and former rodeo rider tasked with leading Nashville’s busiest firehouse. Sharpe’s narrative is tied to family and legacy, part of Nashville’s first responders but also navigating personal challenges.
Supporting cast includes Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Juani Feliz, Michael Provost, and Hunter McVey, each bringing their own ties to the city and dramatic arcs. Kimberly Williams-Paisley, a Nashville native, expressed her excitement at filming in her home city. And outside the regular cast, 9-1-1: Nashville has already confirmed a cameo by country star Kane Brown in the premiere episode — a nod to the city’s musical heritage.
From stunts over bridges to everyday scenes in local neighborhoods, production has leaned into Nashville’s textures and landmarks. One dramatic stunt sequence filmed on the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge recently drew attention — a silver Airstream trailer was made to appear as if it were dangling midair over the structure, much to the surprise of onlookers at nearby rooftop venues.
The show is also tapping into local infrastructure; crews, vendors, extras, and service providers across the city are being engaged to give authenticity and support to the shoot.
On the storytelling side, 9-1-1: Nashville hopes to differentiate itself from its predecessor spinoff 9-1-1: Lone Star by grounding more of its action in urban settings, layered with the city’s signature music, culture, and the tension between rapid growth and deep-rooted heritage. In an ensemble designed to balance family drama and life-and-death emergencies, 9-1-1 Nashville seems poised to bring its own flavor to the franchise.
Premiere date: Thursday, October 9, 2025, on ABC (with streaming availability on Hulu)
With its mix of high-octane rescues, character drama, and local flavor, 9-1-1: Nashville aims to carve its place in the growing franchise while spotlighting Music City in a brand-new light.
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