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15 ways to get hygge with it locally

15 ways to embrace a hygge life in Nashville
This Danish trend emphasizes all things comfortable and cozy.
Stroll around the Gardens of Babylon. | Photo by @gardens_of_babylon
Are you familiar with “hygge?” The Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness” and has been a design and health + wellness trend in the US for a few years now. With an emphasis on “enjoying the little things” like comfy clothes, warm blankets, and steamy mugs of tea, it’s easy to see its appeal. Pro tip: It’s pronounced “hoo-gah.”

Keeping that in mind, here are 15 ways to practice hygge locally this year:

1. Revel in the lush wonders of Nashville’s indoor plant shops. And bring some home while you’re at it.

2. Light a candle. Pick up a rich and warm candle from Sweet Tea Candle Co. The Nashville Grind candle is sure to remind you of your favorite local coffee shop.

3. Take a nice hot bath. Make it even better by tossing in a fragrant, therapeutic bath bomb from Bubblery Nashville.

4. Discover a new hobby (and maybe strike up a few new friendships) at community meet-ups, book clubs, and networking events.

5. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. We are especially fond of the offerings from Longevity.

6. Enjoy a hot beverage. We love a cup of chai from The Horn, and if you’re already there, grab some fresh sambusas.

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Enjoy a warm (or iced) cup of chai from The Horn. | Photo by The Horn


7. Breathe in fresh air at a local park. If you need to warm up, step inside the nature center at Warner Parks or Shelby Bottoms.

8. Take a nap. Hit up Bella Linea for all your bedding needs.

9. Share your love with a furry friend by volunteering at an animal shelter, like the Nashville Humane Association and Metro Animal Care and Control.

10. Have a picnic. And if you don’t want to prepare it yourself, may we suggest picking up bagels from one of these 13 local shops?
FIVE MORE WAYS
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Friday, Jan. 6
  • 2023 Nashville Boat Show | Friday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 8 | Times vary | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $14 | The event will feature hundreds of new boats and marine accessories, as well as indoor activities for all ages.
  • “2001: A Space Odyssey” | Friday, Jan. 6 | 3:20 p.m. + 9 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $8.50+ | Experience Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 space masterpiece on the big screen.
  • Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Light | Friday, Jan. 6-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $16.50+ | Wander through one-of-a-kind, exquisitely constructed lantern structures featuring animals, colorful scenes, picturesque walkways, mythical beasts + more.*
Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Songwriter Session: Donna Ulisse | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Hear from the award-winning bluegrass songwriter.
  • Birding with Barbara | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Learn about bird song and anatomy, and look for the common birds of the park during a hike.
Sunday, Jan. 8
  • Sip & Stretch Series | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 11 a.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | $25 | Start your cozy Sunday morning with a 50-minute yoga class followed by a special Diskin Cider and E+Rose cocktail.
  • The Pink Bride Wedding Show | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | $15 | Brides will have a chance to speak to wedding professionals about pro tips for the big day.
Monday, Jan. 9
  • “Yellowstone” Trivia | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Test your “Yellowstone” trivia knowledge to win up to $100 in prizes.
Tuesday, Jan. 10

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather
  • 52º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Open
  • Rabbit Food is now serving at East Nashville’s Love and Exile Bar — 715 Main St. — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. The menu will change frequently, but expect items like salads, toasts, and stamped potatoes. Orders can be placed online.
Biz
  • The Hermitage Hotel rolled out new guest experiences following the completion of its multi-year restoration and redesign. Offerings include shopping trips to Draper James, tours at Cheekwood, premium seating at Nissan Stadium, and private studio recording sessions. 🛎️
Concert
  • Award-winning recording artist Sam Smith is coming to Nashville on Saturday, July 29 with special guest Jessie Reyez. Smith, who last performed at Bridgestone Arena in 2018, is touring in support of their upcoming fourth studio album, “Gloria.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 13.
Sports
  • Nashville SC traded defender Dave Romney to the New England Revolution in exchange for $525,000 in general allocation money — $250,000 in 2023 and $275,000 in 2024. In other roster news, the team acquired defender Nick DePuy from LA Galaxy. ⚽
  • Get loud Smashville. Bally Sports South will televise a special edition of Saturday Night in Smashville on Saturday, Jan. 14. The broadcast team will call the game from the arena’s lower bowl (Section 108) among the fans. If you’re not at the game, tune in at 6:30 p.m. via Bally Sports South. 📺
Ranked
  • According to a report from the Inspection Support Network, Nashivlle’s metropolitan area is expected to grow at the fifth-fastest rate in the nation, behind cities like Austin and Raleigh. Nashville’s population grew at a rate of 9.3% from 2016 to 2021.
Environment
  • Solar energy company Silicon Ranch Corp. secured $600 million in its latest funding raise, totaling a collective $1.6 billion in the last two years. Silicon Ranch set multiple company records in 2022 and has projects associated with Meta and General Motors. (Nashville Business Journal)
Asked
  • It’s game time, Nashville. What restaurants are on your 2023 bucket list? We’re piecing together a bingo card so we can all play along this year. Send us what eateries you want to see on the game board + stay tuned for our upcoming conversation. 🍽️
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How the library stacked up 📚

Nashville Public Library by the numbers
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If you can’t donate your time, donate some materials. | Photo by NASHtoday
Talk about a page turner of a year. Nashville Public Library saw over 1.5 million library visits, 5 million items borrowed, and 98,050 new items added to its collection.

Before we flip to the next chapter, check out this by-the-numbers breakdown from the library’s annual report.
  • 33,880 new library cards
  • 2 million digital downloads
  • 13,965 curbside pick-ups
  • 175,931 reference questions answered
  • 1,738 volunteers
  • 31,579 virtual and 95,390 in-person program attendance
  • 486 puppet truck performances
Looking to get a shiny new card in the new year? Library cards are free, and the limited-edition Dolly Parton Imagination Library card is still available. Of course, the library isn’t just for bookworms. Check out everything the NPL has to offer, including passes to local museums, writer’s rooms, and free e-bike rides.

Bonus: Treat your shelf by adding 16 books with Nashville ties — all of which are available to reserve via NPL — to your 2023 reading list.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.

Editor’s pick: Absolutely no surprises here, but I find much comfort — hygge, if you will — in the cozy aisles of a movie theater (with popcorn, of course). What films are you looking forward to this year? Anything I should check out at the Belcourt soon? Let me know. 🍿

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