• TSA | TSA is located at the airport’s north and south security entrances. Security checkpoints open daily at 3:30 a.m.
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | A slew of local and regional restaurants call BNA home, meaning you can sip on your favorite local cup of joe or enjoy a comfort meal before takeoff. Bongo Java, TailGate Brewery, Tennessee Brew Works, and 400 Degrees are just a few of the local offerings.
• Reminder | By May 3, 2023, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US (see other TSA-approved alternative forms of identification).
  
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

Nonstop flights

• Atlanta, GA | Delta and Southwest
• Charleston, SC | Southwest
• Columbus, OH | Southwest
• Indianapolis, IN | Contour
• Raleigh-Durham, NC | American and Southwest

• Drop-In Drawing | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Cost of admission | All skill levels are welcome and materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.
• Holiday LIGHTS | Thursday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Jan. 8 | 5-10 p.m. | Cheekwood | Cost of admission | Enjoy light displays along a one-mile walking path with interactive features, s’mores, and a 20-ft-tall poinsettia tree in the mansion.

• Tree Cookie Ornaments | Friday, Dec. 2 | 1 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | Free | Design a tree cookie ornament using the materials provided.

• Holiday Bazar | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Casa Azafrán, 2195 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | Get a jumpstart on the holiday shopping season at Conexión Américas’ market featuring homemade crafts, jewelry, and food from local immigrant-owned businesses.
• The Winter Warmer | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Morgan Park, 1515 3rd Ave. N. | $75 | The annual event presented by M.L. Rose features 35+ breweries, food trucks, and vendors.

• The Blue Room Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Third Man Records’ event space is transforming into a holiday market with shopping, music, and food from Tootsie Lou’s Tacos.
• Titans vs. Eagles Watch Party | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 12 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway | Cost of purchase | Head to the rooftop to watch the Tennessee Titans take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

• Nashville Scene’s Taco Week | Monday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Enjoy $5 taco deals across town that will guac your world.

• 46º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

• NOLA Boards, a New Orleans-based cutting board and custom furniture biz, plans to launch a mobile pop-up shop in Nashville in late spring or early summer. While an official location hasn’t been announced, the company is eyeing 12 South. Stay tuned for more info. (Biz New Orleans)

• Visit Gaylord Opryland for its two “Nashville Nights” promotions (tonight and Tuesday, Dec. 13) with special events and deals for residents living in Davidson and surrounding counties. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., locals can enjoy free hot chocolate, 50% off ICE! tickets, and live music.

• Candy Cane Jane’s has officially returned to Jane’s Hideaway — 407 Gallatin Ave. The restaurant’s winter pop-up is filled with holiday cheer, live music, and festive decor. Pro tip: Order a regular hot chocolate, or spike it with peppermint vodka or Nelson’s Green Brier. ☃️
• Belmont University kicks off its slate of free holiday events with the New Music Ensemble on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the McAfee Concert Hall. Other traditions include the Belmont Camerata (Monday, Dec. 12), Christmas Eve Carillon Concert (Saturday, Dec. 24), and the sold-out Christmas at Belmont. See the full calendar.

• Nashville SC is hosting a watch party at GEODIS Park on Saturday, Dec. 3 (9 a.m.) as the US Men’s National Team takes on the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 match. Parking is available in Lot 10. ⚽ (WSMV)
• Tanya Tucker will star in “A Nashville Country Christmas,” a new Paramount Network film about a country music superstar who “bolts from her outrageous lifestyle” and seeks refuge at her grandmother’s Tennessee farm. The movie premieres Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. CT. (Billboard)

• The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has awarded more than $2.8 million in grants to 435 nonprofits as part of its 2022 grantmaking process. The top award categories for this year’s grants include human services, arts and humanities, education, and health. See the full list of recipients. 💸
• Charleston, SC-based Red Clay Hot Sauce donated a portion of sales on Giving Tuesday to The Store — owned by Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. For every bottle of Red Clay purchased on Tuesday, the brand donated a bottle of hot sauce to The Store’s grocery shelves. (Southern Living)

• If you work from home like us, you’ve likely become accustomed to having stiff muscles at the end of a workday due to prolonged sitting. Combat this with a little office upgrade — an electric standing desk paired with a sleek under desk treadmill. Oh, and don’t forget to stay hydrated.*

• Location: 144 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 10
• What you’ll need: Make sure to bring your photo ID and inform the Liquor Lab team of any allergies you have or any non-alcoholic substitutes you desire. Doors open ~30 minutes before the class begins.
• Food: Most classes include a meal or refreshments — NASHtoday’s class kicked off with a prepackaged barbecue meal with mac and cheese and cornbread.
• Class schedule: Classes are listed a couple months in advance; a few of the upcoming offerings include Espresso Martinis and More, The Story of Tennessee Whiskey, and Iconic NOLA Cocktails.