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• This coffee shop is an enterprise of Harvest Hands and invests 100% of its profits into programs and scholarships supporting students. Employees have the opportunity to tour colleges, learn about trade school options, and partake in financial literacy training.

• Acting as Nashville’s “first and only donation-based coffee house,” Crest is a not-for-profit shop that allows customers to choose the price of their drink. A percentage of money is donated to various nonprofits throughout the year.

• A portion of sales made at The Well are utilized to provide clean drinking water via water wells in countries where the business sources its coffee. Since its 2012 opening, the coffee house has donated $200,000+ to over 50 communities.

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• Grab your morning tea or coffee from the café. Then, browse the handcrafted candles, body products, jewelry, apparel, and household goods in the shop. Thistle Farms provides safe housing, therapy, financial coaching, and more for women survivors.

• Cozy up this winter with a throw, or add some flair to your living space. With each blanket sold, The Nashville Blanket Project partners with with local nonprofit organizations to give a blanket to a neighbor in need. The business hopes to donate 10,000 blankets by 2024.

• Nashville artists design “themed” paintings each month and 5% of sales benefit a designated local charity.

• Thanksgiving Meals | Thursday, Nov. 24 | Locations vary | Prices vary | Nashville restaurants are ready to help plan your Thanksgiving Day feasts — check out our list of 10+ restaurants open for the holiday.
• Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Light | Thursday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $15+ | Wander through one-of-a-kind, exquisitely constructed lantern structures featuring animals, colorful scenes, picturesque walkways, mythical beasts + more.*

• Snowfest | Friday, Nov. 25 | 12-10 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company, 429B Houston St. | Cost of purchase | Join the brewery for its celebration of stout season marked by Jackalope’s first hand-bottled large format bottle release in three years.
• Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche | Friday, Nov. 25 | 1 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $41+ | Watch the Preds play on home ice.

• Dave Fleppard | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 8 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Rock out to some heavy metal at this tribute to Def Leppard.
• Family Program: Songwriting 101 Workshop with Kyshona | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Join a music professional to write a song in this introductory group workshop.

• A Drag Queen Christmas | Sunday, Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | TPAC, James K. Polk Theater | $37.50+ | Watch your favorite queens perform on stage for this night of holiday classics.

• Crochet Workshop | Monday, Nov. 28 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Hadley Park Branch, 1039 28th Ave. N. | Free | This class covers the basics of crochet, including how to hold the hook and yarn and making a slip-knot — participants are welcome to bring their own crochet hooks and yarn.
• Seaforth | Monday, Nov. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $15+ | Jordan Harvey will also join the duo.

• 53º | Mostly cloudy | 56% chance of rain

• AAA will offer its free “Tow to Go” service through 6 a.m. Monday. The service will safely drive impaired people and their vehicles to a location within a 10-mile radius. 🚗 (WTVF)

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, make today a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at NASHtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Bridgestone Arena’s Twice Daily store will use Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology beginning Friday, Nov. 25. Guests will insert their credit card or hover their palm at the entry gates to shop. (WSMV)

• We shore are excited. The Riptide Racer is coming to Nashville Shores next year. The four-lane, multi-million-dollar slide will stand over 50 feet tall and extend longer than a football field. 💦 (WSMV)

• Pawrents, this one’s for you. The Mall at Green Hills is bringing back its annual “Santa Paws” event. On Sunday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 11, your furry friends can snap a photo with Santa. Bonus: The Nashville Humane Association will give free dog tags to the first 50 pets.

• If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Centennial Park, morning lattes from Barista Parlor + Saturdays spent bowling at Pinewood Social (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: NASHtoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up. 🎉

• At least four tenants at The Factory at Franklin will offer Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials. Some deals include Luna Records’ launch of special releases + Fork of the South gifting free 6-ounce Franklin Christmas Candles with all $50 purchases — while supplies last. Plan your shopping route.
• Amazon’s best deals of the year begin today and last just 48 hours. Snag gifts now for everyone on your list — like this portable waterproof speaker and this Bluetooth movie projector. Plus, select Amazon Fire TV devices are up to 50% off for a limited time.*