Celebrating Lunar New Year in Nashville, TN

Lunar New Year WP

You could also pay a visit to the tigers at the Nashville Zoo. | Photo by @themikesgraffix

If you were born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, or 20102022 is your year. Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by Asian countries + around the world (technically, we’re 24 hours behind the Eastern Hemisphere, so celebrations began yesterday).

Did you know? Each year on the lunar calendar is represented by one of twelve animals — on a twelve year cycle — and 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is said to represent strength, power, and bravery — and Tiger years are said to be a time of big changes through risk-taking and adventure. 🐅

If the mention of “big changes” makes you a bit uncomfortable, you’re not alone. While change isn’t always easy, we’re here to help make this year’s adventures and risk-taking a bit more fun.

Channel your inner Tiger + put your strength to the test at SOAR Adventure Tower. Take your walks through the new Northwest Family YMCA community space up a notch by utilizing the free exercise equipment. Want to flex those mental muscles? Attend a trivia night at Hopsmith Tavern or try your hand at Trapped Escape Game.

There’s nothing quite like the bravery you feel while facing your fears. If you’re looking for some more daunting tasks, see Music City from a birds eye view by booking a helicopter tour with Helistar Aviation, keep everyone laughing during Nashville Improv, or serenade strangers at WannaB’s Karaoke inside Tequila Cowboy.

And, if you’re really looking to test the limits, head on over to the Legendairy Milkshake Bar to try the famous Gallon Challenge. If your name ends up all over their social media, don’t forget about your pals at NASHtoday in all your newly-found fame.

More from NASHtoday
The renovation is part of a broader effort to prepare BNA for up to 40 million annual passengers by 2029.
The annual awards ceremony will bring chefs from across the region to Music City this October.
Residents can weigh in as the city studies zoning, design standards, and development processes in downtown and nearby areas.
For this edition of Nashville Pairings, I visited a coffee shop and a bakery off Nolensville Pike.
From ballpark staples to a few personal picks, here’s how to do Sounds season right.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
We asked our readers which women leaders in Nashville business are making history today — you nominated local CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs shaping the region’s future.
Plus, for the first time since 2012, the Vanderbilt women’s team will host the first two rounds of the tournament
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 17 farmers markets in Nashville and surrounding towns.
Some spots around town are turning yellow, and that’s thanks to Nashville mustard, a small flower that only blooms in our area.