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50+ alcohol-free drinks in Nashville
Three non-alcoholic cocktails sitting on a table.
Order The Lighthouse (back left) to experience summer year-round at The Hampton Social. | Photo via The Hampton Social
Whether you’re out on the town listening to live music, or frequenting a new cocktail bar with friends, scouring the menu for alcohol-free selections can be a daunting task.

Keep your gin up and bookmark this guide for 30+ options in Nashville — including mocktails, non-alcoholic wines and brews, and even a couple bottle shops.

The midday move

The Hampton Social, 201 1st Ave. S. | This downtown social club offers rotating seasonal zero-proof cocktails year-round. Right now, you can order The Lighthouse (Sicilian lemonade and rosemary), San Dunes & Sunsets (yuzu lime, cayenne, and gold), and The Shoreline (spiced strawberry syrup and pink grapefruit ginger beer).

Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Dr. | Plant yourself in this tropical environment and sip on the Ginger & Tonic (ginger syrup, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, spices, and lemon), Mary Mule (Gosling ginger beer and lime), Lavender Lemon (lavender, lemon, and sparkling Maypop), and Virgin-Rita (prickly pear, lime, sparkling Maypop, and hibiscus salt rim).

A view of a cocktail with a sage leaf in it sitting on a table.

Seize the day with Sage of the Day. | Photo via Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

Hotel hangs

Mimo Restaurant and Bar, 100 Demonbreun St. | If you’re in the mood for Southern Italian cuisine, try one of two Mimo mocktails: Sage of the Day (limonata soda, pineapple juice, yuzu, and sage) and Nashvegas (pineapple juice, coconut milk, orange juice, lime, and orgeat syrup).

Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club, 811 Main St. | A new kind of hangout in East offering the Wild One (Seedlip, basil, lime, and tonic).

A pink mocktail with a dried grapefruit garnish sits on a table.

A pretty in pink drink always has our vote. | Photo via The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club

Night out on the town

The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club, 2905B Gallatin Pk. | A vibey bar that also highlights new spirit-free seasonal options. Year-round non-alcoholic sips include Brighton Beach (Seedlip Spice 94, coconut cream, madras tincture, pineapple, lemon stock, ginger, and seltzer), Cool In Nippon (yuzu, orange blossom, hops, and seltzer), and Bird of Paradise (Dhos Bittersweet, pineapple, sesame orgeat, and lime stock).

Jane’s Hideaway, 407 Gallatin Ave. | This Nashville favorite recently relocated to East and serves two alcohol-free drinks: The Bunny Slope (ginger, coconut, citrus, and nutmeg) and Twenty Twenty Bee (lemon, honey, almond, tonic, and mint).
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Today, Jan. 5
  • Frist-Inspired Art Activity | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Bordeaux branch, 4000 Clarksville Pk. | Free | This art activity inspired by one of the Frist Art Museum’s exhibits can be done in-person or completed with take-home materials.
  • Predators Watch Party | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 6 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Cost of purchase | Cheer on the Preds as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes — specials include $9 Predators-themed drinks and $25 Truly buckets.
Friday, Jan. 6
  • Afternoon Tea | Friday, Jan. 6 | 2-3 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Relax on the porch with a cup of High Garden Tea’s Shelby Bottoms Blend.
  • Opry at the Ryman | Friday, Jan. 6-Saturday, Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N.| $65+ | The Opry at the Ryman series kicks off with performances by Gary Mule Deer, Vince Gill, Charlie McCoy, Maggie Rose, and more.
Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Titans vs. Jaguars Watch Party | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway, Nashville | Cost of purchase | Cheer on the Titans in a game that will determine the 2022 AFC South champion.
  • Music City Latin Orchestra | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 9-11 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | This group is inspired by the musical style of Buena Vista Social Club and Benny More.
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.
Monday, Jan. 9
  • Sweet Leona | Monday, Jan. 9 | 9 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. Ste. 330 | $10 | Watch this duo perform with artist Melissa Erin.

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Biz
  • Brilliant Earth, a high-end jewelry retailer, is set to open its first Tennessee location in The Gulch at W Nashville — 1114 Pine St. The San Francisco-based chain is a certified carbon-free company and focuses on “supporting environmentally sensitive precious metals mining practices.” Stay tuned for an opening date. (Nashville Post) đź’Ť
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History
  • A love letter to Opryland. Documentary filmmaker Brandon Vestal is asking for Nashvillians’ help gathering archival photo, video, and materials from the Opryland USA theme park, which closed in 1997. Watch the trailer or donate. 🎢
Eat
  • Escaping the cold to somewhere tropical? Nashville International Airport announced a new dining experience in Concourse C (near Gate C10). Expect upscale dining and drinks at Tennessee Rickhouse.
Health
  • The Tennessee Titans will host a blood drive at Nissan Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Donors can enter to win a signed Derrick Henry jersey. Schedule your timeslot. (WTVF) 🩸
  • Ascension Saint Thomas recognized its first class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning. The year-long program seeks to prepare Metro Nashville Public Schools and Rutherford County Schools students for careers in healthcare.
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  • Barry Manilow chose Nolensville High School educator Benjamin Easley as the winner of The Manilow Music Project Music Teacher Award. Easley will earn $5,000 to purchase musical instruments for the school + VIP tickets to the Bridgestone Arena concert on Friday, Jan. 20. 🎸
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Your green light to get outside 🌳

Cities with the most green space: Here’s where Nashville ranked
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Bundle up and visit Metro Parks. | Photo by @notathomemom
Green looks great on you, Nashville. The city secured the No. 3 spot on Lawn Love’s list of “2023’s Cities With The Most Green Space.”

The lawn care service compared nearly 100 US cities based on five factors, including the number of parks, total park acreage, and average yard size. Scores were calculated, weighted, and averaged across all five factors using data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Interior Beat, and the Trust for Public Land.

How Nashville scored
  • Overall score: 39.34 — 19 points from Jacksonville, FL (No. 2) and 27.13 points from Chesapeake, VA (No. 1)
  • Total public and private green area per capita: 5
  • Number of parks and green spaces: 22
  • Total park acreage: 13
  • Average yard square footage: 2
Bonus: Of the 97 ranked cities, Music City is No. 2 for “highest average yard square footage,” just behind Winston-Salem, NC (No. 1).

Four ways to enjoy our city green spaces
  • Get a coffee from Farm City Coffee and sip and stroll Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
  • Rent a bike with Bike the Greenway and explore Two Rivers Park. Pro tip: The season starts in March + the business is currently selling pre-loved bikes for $150.
  • Join a pickup soccer game at Centennial Park each Tuesday or Thursday.
  • Take the kiddos to climb on the Red Caboose Park play structures.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

Editor’s pick: Sip for thought. My friend’s parents will be in town this weekend and I plan to meet up with them for a drink. Today’s story was inspired by my thirst for literally anything non-alcoholic post holiday season. Are you wondering about something Nashville-specific and just don’t know where to begin? Hit us with your questions. Who knows? Your questions might be our next lead story muse.

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