ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville spinoff brings jobs, tax perks, and Southern drama—no pilot needed. Premieres 2025-26.
Why Is 9-1-1 Heading to Nashville Next?
ABC just greenlit 9-1-1: Nashville—skipping the pilot phase entirely! The third spinoff of Ryan Murphy’s hit franchise will spotlight Music City’s first responders, trading Austin’s deserts for honky-tonk emergencies. But why Nashville? Tax perks and Southern charm, apparently.
Tennessee officials rolled out incentives, calling it a “tourism tool.” Production starts this May, aiming to mirror Lone Star’s grit with a twang.
How Will the Spinoff Boost Nashville’s Economy?
“500-plus vendors per season,” says Bob Rains of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. Beyond flashing lights and drama, the show promises jobs—long-term gigs for locals, from crew to caterers.
Like Nashville (the 2012 series), this could flood the city with Hollywood cash. And hey, who doesn’t want Bravo’s cameras and 911 calls boosting their GDP?
Who’s Steering the 9-1-1 Franchise Now?
Murphy and co-creator Tim Minear are back, joined by Lone Star’s Rashad Raisani. Angela Bassett and Brad Falchuk also exec produce, blending OG star power with new blood.
But let’s address the Braavos elephant: Lone Star got axed after five seasons. Murphy admits finances doomed it—yet Nashville’s tax credits might dodge that bullet.
What’s Next for the 9-1-1 Universe?
While Lone Star fizzled (RIP Rob Lowe’s firefighter charm), the OG series chugs into season 8. Nashville’s plot? Still under wraps.
But expect chaos—hurricanes, heart attacks, and maybe a country singer rescue? Casting’s a mystery, but here’s hoping for Dolly Parton as a dispatcher.
Quick Facts: 9-1-1: Nashville
- Tax Incentives: Tennessee’s credits lured producers after Vegas/Hawaii talks.
- Jobs Boom: 500+ local vendors to benefit per season.
- Creative Team: Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Lone Star’s Rashad Raisani lead.
- Streaming: Will join 9-1-1 and Lone Star on Hulu post-air.
- Lone Star Legacy: Canceled in 2024 after 5 seasons due to “financials.”