According to Deadline, as 9-1-1: Lone Star bows out after five seasons, the 9-1-1 franchise continues its expansion with a new spinoff set in Nashville. The series is written and executive produced by 9-1-1 co-creators Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) and Tim Minear (American Crime Story), as well as Lone Star showrunner Rashad Raisani (The Brave) and 9-1-1 star Angela Bassett (How Stella Got Her Groove Back, American Horror Story).
As reported by Deadline, the idea for second 9-1-1 spinoff emerged shortly after 9-1-1: Lone Star premiered in 2020. The project began to gain momentum after 9-1-1 moved to ABC in 2023, and multiple locations were explored, including early talks of Las Vegas. By last fall, the focus shifted to Hawaii, but the high filming costs there became a major hurdle, leading the team to consider other cities.
Ultimately, Nashville was chosen as the spinoff’s setting, in part due to the tax incentives the city offers, according to Deadline. Known for its vibrant music scene, Nashville hasn’t been as widely used as a TV series backdrop compared to cities like Atlanta or Memphis. However, its role in ABC’s Nashville has made the city familiar to TV audiences, making it a promising option for the 9-1-1 brand.
According to Deadline, Nashville was chosen as the spinoff’s setting, in part due to the tax incentives the city offers. The franchise continues to thrive, with its expansion reinforcing its staying power. Bassett, who stars in the Los Angeles-based series, remains a key part of the franchise’s continued success.
Per Deadline, the Nashville-set spinoff will join 9-1-1 on ABC, which is reportedly in talks for a season nine renewal.