For the artist:

• Gift a membership to the Frist Art Museum for your art-loving friends. Some perks include early access to new exhibitions and exclusive member hours.
• For the movie buff in your life, the Belcourt Theatre offers a variety of membership levels (and this limited edition shirt). Support a local theater and get discounted tickets, popcorn, drinks, and more. Win, win.

For the foodie (and wine drinkers):

• Calling all turophiles. If you know what that means, you likely know someone who loves cheese. Greys Fine Cheese recently opened at Sylvan Supply and offers cheese pairing classes (think: wine, chocolate, and charcuterie).
• For wine lovers, City Winery’s monthly wine club, Vinofile Plus, is a can’t-miss gift. Members can take home one featured wine each month, tour the winery annually, and enjoy many other perks.
  

For the sports fanatic:

• The sports fan in your life will surely appreciate single-game or season tickets to one of Nashville’s professional sports teams — Tennessee Titans, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Predators, and Nashville SC.
• Know a Preds fan who wants to get out on the ice? Ford Ice Center offers a variety of youth and adult opportunities. Oh, and they offer ice skating classes, too.

For the fan of family time

• Go wild this holiday season with a membership to the Nashville Zoo. Choose between five tiers and add on the Ultimate Ride Pass for unlimited rides on the Soaring Eagle zip line, the Adventure 4D Theater, and other attractions.
• Well, we are Music City after all. Explore all the options available with family memberships to the National Museum of African American Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Musicians Hall of Fame.

• Nashville’s Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | TPAC, Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $35+ | The annual Nashville Ballet production features live music by the Nashville Symphony and a reimagined snow scene.
• Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Light | Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $19+ | Wander through one-of-a-kind, exquisitely constructed lantern structures featuring animals, colorful scenes, picturesque walkways, mythical beasts + more.*

• Nashville Predators vs. Ottawa Senators | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $55+ | Cheer on the Preds as they take on the Ottawa Senators on home ice.
• Nashville Holiday Handmade Market | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $15+ | This downtown market includes 350 artisan vendors, DIY workshops, photo booths, gift wrapping services, and photos with Santa.

• Stories With Santa | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Bring the whole family for stories with Santa, a hot chocolate bar, craft stations, and letter writing.
• Ford Community Day | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Free | Enjoy free admission to the museum along with a full day of musical performances and family programs — tours of RCA Studio B will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.*

• Ask a Master Gardener | Monday, Dec. 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Members from the Master Gardeners of Davidson County will be available to share their knowledge at this drop-in Q+A.

• Lunch with Les Dames honoring Phila Hach | Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Margot Café & Bar, 1017 Woodland St. | $95 | Join Les Dames Nashville for lunch and conversation with chef and cookbook author Carter Hach, grandson of Nashville’s own Phila Hach.

• 61º | Scattered showers | 50% chance of rain

• Hot off the press. Party Fowl is relocating its downtown restaurant in 2023 to a larger space across the street — 730 8th Ave. S. The new location will offer indoor and outdoor seating for 350+ guests and three full-service bars. Bonus: Get ready for trivia nights and an all-day Sunday happy hour.
• Hattie Jane’s Creamery is closing its Franklin location (3078 Maddux Way) after Friday, Dec. 30. The closure comes as Hattie Jane’s plans to expand its Maury County headquarters — an undertaking that will increase production space from 300 sqft to 2,000 sqft. 🍦 (Nashville Post)

• Athletic clothing retailer Vuori is coming to 12 South — 2701 12th Ave. S. The shop, which will be located in the building formerly home to Fork’s Drum Closet, has not announced an opening date. (Nashville Post)

• Curious about Connect Downtown, a transportation initiative that seeks to improve mobility in the downtown core? You can attend a listening session at the Nashville Farmers Market on Saturday, Dec. 10 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) to hear from the project team. 🚗

• New concert alert. English rock band Bush is coming to the Ryman Auditorium on Monday, Feb. 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.

• Fans attending the Tennessee Titans game on Sunday are encouraged to donate new and unwrapped toys as part of the Titans Community Drive for Toys for Tots. Collection sites are located near the Nissan Stadium entrances and the drop at Gate 1 will remain open through the first quarter. 🎁

• Of all the challenges people have faced in 2022, 43% of buyers said finding a home that best suits their needs was the toughest challenge.*

• Wanna gift outside the box this year? Opt for an experiential gift from Uncommon Goods. From monthly gift subscriptions (like this Game of the Month Subscription) to hands-on classes taught by expert instructors (like a Raindrop Cake Class or Paint Your Pet Class), there’s something for everyone on your list.*