‘Tis the season for popcorn and cozy movie nights. | Photo by @capturedbycdanner
The best way to spread holiday cheer, is catching a movie showing with friends far and near. Local theaters and businesses have released holiday-themed screening schedules, and this roundup will leave you saying, “I’m booked” all month long.
Franklin Theatre
“The Last Holiday” | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 2:30 p.m. | Upon learning of a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to sell all her possessions and live it up at a posh Central European hotel.
“Elf” | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. | After wreaking havoc in the elf community due to his size, Buddy heads to New York City to find his place in the world and track down his father.
Belcourt Theatre
“Dial Code Santa Claus” | Friday, Dec. 9 | 12 a.m. | This unheralded French gem shares essentially the same plot as “Home Alone,” filled with more style, bloodshed, and “Rambo” references.
“Three Days of the Condor” | Saturday, Dec. 17 + Monday, Dec. 19 | Times vary | A CIA researcher uncovers top secret information and finds himself marked for death in Sydney Pollack’s tense holiday-adjacent thriller.
Jackalope Brewing Co.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” | Monday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect family Christmas, but as the holidays approach, his meticulous planning goes awry.
Layer Cake
“The Grinch” | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 6 p.m. | The reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville in this Dr. Seuess film adaptation.
“The Santa Clause” | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 6 p.m. | After Scott accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, he is transported to the North Pole, where an elf says he must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $25+ | Jason Bonham’s show pays homage to his late father’s band.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Trufflepalooza | Thursday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Carne Mare, 300 12th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Carne Mare will celebrate the best of white truffle season with Trufflepalooza specials in the dining room for four nights only.
Phillip-Michael Scales | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 9 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $10 | ZG Smith will also perform.
Friday, Dec. 2
Tree Cookie Ornaments | Friday, Dec. 2 | 1 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy. | Free | Design a tree cookie ornament using the materials provided.
Christmas with Patrick Thomas | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. | The Listening Room, 217 2nd Ave. S.| $30 | Celebrate the holidays with Nashville singer-songwriter and live semi-finalist from Season 1 of NBC’s “The Voice,” Patrick Thomas.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Holiday Book Sale | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Green Hills Branch, 3701 Benham Ave. | Free | Do your holiday shopping at this special sale of carefully selected fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books — which benefits the Friends of the Green Hills Branch Library.
The Mini-Nutcracker 2022 | Saturday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 4 | Times vary | The Harpeth Hall School, Frances Bond Davis Theatre, 3801 Hobbs Rd. | $15 | Centennial Youth Ballet will present the “Mini-Nutcracker,” an abbreviated, narrated version of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Suite Ballet.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Cheesecake and Wine Pairing | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 3 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Nashville | $40 | Enjoy four house-made wines paired with four different cheesecakes in this class led by TJ of TJ’s Cheesecake Chronicles and City Winery’s Winemaker, Michelle Bell.
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Name the Price: 4 BD, 4 BA luxury home in Franklin 🏡
This traditional brick home offers the perfect backdrop for the holiday season. | Photo provided by RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group
Time to put on your realtor hats, Nashville — we’re playing Name the Price. We’ll share all the must-know info about this Franklin home, listed by RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group’s Jessica Cassalia, and you let us know (without peeking 👀) what you think it’s on the market for.
If you have questions about the market or are interested in learning more about NASH’s many neighborhoods, Jessica prides herself on educating + advising her clients to make their best real estate decisions.
Historic Nashville Inc. has released its annual “Nashville Nine,” a list of at-risk historic properties. Among those listed this year include Fisk Little Theater (998 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd.), Spence Manor (11 Music Square E.), and Pasqueit Cemetery (Hobson Road).
Featured
Nashville’s own Megan and Jimmy Feeman were featured in the 12th annual Forbes 30 Under 30, a list that recognizes trailblazers “who have turned to entrepreneurship to solve the world’s most complex challenges.” The duo was featured for their edible cookie dough company, NoBaked Cookie Dough.
Watch
Roll back the curtain. Cheekwood is featured on Season 27 of “Antiques Roadshow,” which premieres Monday, Jan. 2. The Cheekwood episodes — airing Feb. 13, Feb. 20, and March 13 — highlight a piece of NASA history brought to Nashville. Watch a season preview. 🎥
Speaking of holiday films. “It’s Christmas Again” was filmed in downtown Franklin and debuted in theaters for one day only yesterday. Director Sandra Martin and cinematographer Isaac Alongi are Kansas City residents (hey, KCtoday), but fell in love in Franklin, which inspired the set. Stay tuned for streaming and DVD details. (The Tennessean)
Biz
The owners of Café Roze and Roze Pony have tapped The Arcade building downtown for a third concept, which is slated to open in fall 2023. While there is no name yet, the bar will feature specialty cocktails + a limited menu of shared plates. 🍸 (Nashville Post)
Conexión Américas and Bank of America have partnered to expand a program meant to eliminate barriers for aspiring and existing Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs. The program, which will offer training, coaching, and networking opportunities, was made possible via a $210,000 grant.
Shop
Shuttle and shop. Joyride will provide Opry Mills shoppers complimentary shuttles through Saturday, Dec. 31. The service runs Monday-Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. + Friday-Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. 🛍️
Drink
Happy birthday to everyone. In honor of Game Terminal’s second anniversary, the business — 201 Terminal Ct. — is offering$2 off drink specials through Thursday, Dec. 1.
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Seasonal
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SEASONAL
Looks great. Little full, lotta sap 🎄
Tree farms around Nashville
These views are a real (tree)t. | Photo by @ty_kane16 via @santastrees
If you’ve put off decorating to snag a Griswold-worthy fir, we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up three farms to snag a tree that will leave your family members saying, “She’s a beaut, Clark” this holiday season.
Santa’s Trees
📍 Eight Middle Tennessee locations
In addition to Fraser fir trees, this farm offers a selection of wreaths, garlands, and wooden reindeer + tree flocking and tree lighting.
Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm
📍 7561 South Harpeth Rd., Franklin
Pinewood supplies the saw and you cut down your own tree when you opt for the choose-and-cut trees, or purchase a pre-cut Douglas fir.
Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm
📍 1189 Cutoff Rd., Murfreesboro
All of the farm’s choose-and-cut trees will be available beginning Thursday, Dec. 1.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Skylar.
Editor’s pick: What a sight. I’m talking about Tennessee’s Christmas tree, of course. In case you missed it, the annual tree lighting ceremony took place Monday evening, and we stopped by to take in the bright lights ourselves. Here’s a peek if you haven’t made it over that way yet.
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