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A small child stands next to a wood troll on its side. Another wood troll looms over a red smart car that's filled with grass. A large troll faces the camera.
Culture
The Trolls take over Cheekwood
Six giant wooden trolls dot Cheekwood Estate in the latest whimsical installation from world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo.
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Live
Focus on your fitness at these gyms and workout studios around Nashville
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 23 gyms and fitness offerings around Nashville.
February 29, 2024
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Staff
A black and white photo taken in March 1952 of the Tennessee Theater's two-level auditorium with stadium seating, projections on the walls, and a stage with a closed curtain.
Culture
Leap Day history: Things that happened in Nashville on Feb. 29
What were Nashvillians doing on Leap Days in 1928, 1952, and 1964? We dug through the archives to find out.
February 28, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A brick building painted red with the word "Arnold's" painted in yellow with blue outline.
Live
Dig in at these Nashville meat-and-three restaurants
Meatloaf, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans... the options are endless at these 22 meat-and-threes in the Nashville area.
February 26, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The entrance to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's "American Currents" exhibition.
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Celebrate country music’s latest chapter at this new exhibition
From Taylor Swift and Allison Russell to Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, this annual exhibition recognizes some of 2023’s most notable artists.
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A look down Broadway at night as people walk through the crosswalk and cars are stalled on the street. You can see Robert's Wester World, Jack's Bar-B-Que, and The Stage neon signs clearly on the exterior of the buildings.
Culture
Best places to have a good cry around Nashville
Who’s choppin’ onions in here?
February 23, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Five cast members of the Moulin Rouge! The Musical in colorful costumes.
Culture
TPAC announces 2024-2025 Broadway season
Get ready for six Nashville premieres, including the season opener “Clue.”
February 20, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A group of people at an open mic night event in a darkly lit room at Love and Exile Winery and Bar in Nashville, TN.
Culture
Showcase your talent at open mic nights in Nashville
Comedians, singer-songwriters, poets, and more are invited to take part in open mic nights across Music City.
February 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Museum guests walking through the Carving a New Tradition exhibition at the Frist Art Museum.
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Brushstrokes + block prints: a vibrant pairing at the Frist
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A mural featuring the silhouette of three heads with the word "Paramore" above "Record Store Day Ambassador 2024."
Culture
Paramore named 2024 Record Store Day ambassadors
Tennessee is in the spotlight again this Record Store Day, and “This Is Why.”
February 12, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A graphic of Nashville's skyline and the Cumberland River, layered with heart-shaped GPS pins over various buildings and landmarks.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
From first dates at the Belcourt Theater and First Horizon Park to a downtown proposal at Fifth + Broadway, here are your local love stories.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A view looking down the middle of a Downtown Franklin street at sunset with green trees, shops, and cars lining each side. You can make out Franklin banners on the light posts and the marquee sign for Gray's.
Culture
Local Love event offers special discounts for Williamson County shoppers
Head to downtown Franklin this Valentine’s Day for the inaugural event, which features discounts from as many as 30 local retailers.
February 12, 2024
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Skylar Webb
An open metal contraption the size of a small SUV sits on a blue placemat on six wheels.
Culture
NASA model lands at Adventure Science Center soon
The new exhibit opens on Saturday, June 1 in addition to other updates.
February 9, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A faint rainbow over the Ryman Auditorium, a music venue that was originally constructed as a church in the late 1800s.
Culture
Random acts of kindness to brighten up Nashville
From simple gestures to volunteering your time, put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 8, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The exterior of the renovated McConnell House, which features red brick throughout and five windows on the second level. The entrance is covered by a flat awning held up by four brick pillars matching the building's facade.
Culture
The Moore-Morris History and Cultural Center opens in downtown Franklin
The new addition is said by leaders to be Williamson County’s first interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling its comprehensive countywide history.
February 5, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Long soft pretzels and pita chips sit on a wooden serving board with a small cast iron dish of yellow dip.
Food
Tailgate recipes with Nashville restaurants
Don’t pass on these bites — rush on over to the store for the ingredients.
February 5, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Singer-songwriter and musician Brandy Clark posed and sitting in a chair.
Culture
Nashville’s big night at the 2024 Grammy Awards
Nashville was well represented at this year’s Grammy Awards, where numerous local artists performed, presented, and won awards.
February 5, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A pug dressed in a baseball jersey poses for a photo at First Horizon Park.
Sports
The Nashville Sounds release 2024 season promo schedule
We’re talking 31 giveaway dates, 15 postgame fireworks shows, and theme nights.
February 2, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Close up of small children twirling hand streamers in a ballet class.
Culture
Enroll the kid in your life to these Nashville summer camps
Whether they love to be outdoors, learn, or flex those creative muscles — this camp list will likely get a stamp of approval from the kiddos.
February 1, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A view of downtown Nashville at night shot from across the river with the Batman building at its focus. Beams of colorful lights jut out due to the camera's shutter speed settings.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the winner of the 2023 Picture of the Year has been decided.
January 29, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 23, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Business
Neighborlily brings cafe and floral concept to Germantown
Now you can do as Miley Cyrus suggests and buy yourself flowers... and coffee, tea, and merchandise, too.
January 16, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Feet with shoes on concrete
Culture
Walking trends in Nashville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Nashville compares.
January 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A women stands with her back to the camera admiring a large-scale piece of artwork on the wall.
Culture
Become a docent for these 4 Nashville organizations
Did we mention the docent programs come with their own share of perks and incentives?
January 10, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A plate of pretzels and stein of beer
Culture
Learn something new with University School of Nashville
Now in its 31st year, USN’s Evening Class Program returns with 60+ opportunities to learn from Nashville’s restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and other professionals.
January 5, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Trivia nights around Nashville
Assemble a team and head to trivia at these restaurants and breweries. Plus, help us add to this list.
January 3, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Try this: NASHtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our NASHtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The sun rises behind downtown buildings as a WeGo bus travels towards the batman building.
Culture
24 reader questions for 2024 in Nashville
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about Music City for us to answer.
December 22, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Recycling Christmas trees in Nashville
Here are a few ways to dispose of Christmas trees around Music City.
December 21, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
An aerial view of the Nashville skyline at dusk.
Live
20 interesting facts about Nashville
Let’s get down to quiz-ness. How many of the 20 facts did you already know?
December 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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