9-1-1: Nashville

As with 9-1-1, the series follows the personal and professional lives of first responders and 911 dispatchers. The series primarily follows the staff of Station 113 of the Nashville Fire Department and their families, including Captain Donald "Don" Hart (Chris O'Donnell), his wealthy wife Blythe (Jessica Capshaw), and Cammie Raleigh (Kimberly Williams-Paisley)—a Nashville 911 dispatcher who is Blythe's sister-in-law. == Cast and characters ==

Main • Chris O'Donnell as Captain Donald "Don" Hart, a veteran firefighter and rodeo rider who leads the 113 Nashville firehouse with his son Ryan • Ryan Philippe (season 2) • Oliver Stark as Evan "Buck" Buckley, a firefighter from the LAFD 118 • Ryan Guzman as Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz, a firefighter from the LAFD 118 and Buck's best friend • Adhir Kalyan as Stuart Pearson • Julie Clairvallais as Jacqueline • Kristin Cavallari as herself • Anna Akana as Elena • Freddie O'Connell as himself • Anna Lore as Tilda == Episodes ==

Development Following the conclusion of 9-1-1: Lone Star, ABC announced a straight-to-series order for 9-1-1: Nashville in February 2025. The decision to set the series in Nashville was influenced by the city's distinctive musical culture and scenic setting. On March 5, 2026, ABC renewed the series for a second season. Casting On March 17, 2025, Chris O'Donnell was announced to be starring in the series. The following month, Jessica Capshaw had joined the cast. In May 2025, LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley were added to the cast. In June 2025, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz and Hunter McVey were announced as series regulars. In August 2025, Gregory Alan Williams, MacKenzie Porter, and Tim Matheson joined cast in recurring capacities. On April 20, 2026, Ryan Phillippe joined the cast as a series regular for the second season. == Release ==

9-1-1: Nashville premiered on ABC on October 9, 2025 and is available to stream the next day on Hulu. In Canada, the series air on CTV and is available to stream the next day on either Disney+ via Hulu or Crave. ==Reception==

Critical response Joel Keller of Decider appreciated that 9-1-1: Nashville embraces its absurdity, starting with a tornado-related emergency and placing characters in improbable situations, and complimented the show for being "entertainingly silly," noting that the 9-1-1 franchise's willingness to be ridiculous gives it freedom to explore unusual scenarios. Aramide Tinubu of Variety emphasized that 9-1-1: Nashville maintains the franchise's mix of emergency action and character-driven drama, highlighting the tornado and other crises alongside family tensions in the Hart household. He noted the series' fast pace, engaging plot turns, and feel-good moments of people helping each other, and said that the show delivers what franchise fans expect, adding a "country flair" and new characters. Ratings The premiere of 9-1-1: Nashville drew 12.4 million total viewers across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms after seven days, marking a 231% increase from its same-day audience of 3.75 million, according to Nielsen Media Research. Excluding encore broadcasts, the episode reached 7.8 million viewers, representing a 108% gain from the same-day figure, and earned a 1.51 rating among adults aged 18–49. On streaming, 9-1-1: Nashville ranked as ABC's second-highest drama premiere after seven days, behind High Potential. After 35 days, total viewership rose to 19.29 million, with 10.44 million excluding encores, and a 2.15 rating among adults 18–49, ranking the series as the No. 1 new broadcast series in that demographic. The January 29 episode of 9-1-1: Nashville drew its largest multi-platform audience since the series premiere, with 6.99 million viewers after seven days of viewing across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and other digital platforms. The episode achieved a 1.09 rating among adults aged 18–49, representing a 241% increase from its live-plus-same-day rating, while total viewership rose by 82% over the same period. On linear broadcast alone, the episode also set a series high, with 5.79 million viewers and a 0.59 rating in the 18–49 demographic. ==References==