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Play “Would You Rather” with us, Nashville

A view of the Cumberland River and the downtown Nashville skyline at night.

Play this game with your friends as the perfect nightcap. | Photo by @tony_sarria

When’s the last time you played a game of “Would You Rather,” Nashville?

In case you’ve never played, here’s a quick rundown:

Step 1 — A question is posed that pitches two options. Example: “Would you rather live in Nashville, Tennessee, or any other city in the world?”

Step 2 — You decide what you’d rather do. No surprise here, we’re saying the 615.

Now that you’re a “Would You Rather” expert, let’s tap into our inner middle schoolers and play this nostalgic game, featuring some of the Music City’s most iconic landmarks, qualities + foods.

Don’t worry, we won’t ask you anything gruesome or anxiety provoking (that’s not really our style).

Whether it’s choosing between seeing Dolly Parton or Blake Shelton, or deciding if you’d rather have a lifetime supply of meat-and-threes or Daddy’s Dogs, we want to know what you’d rather do.

Get a sneak peek of three out of eight questions below, then tap the “submit your responses” button to record your answers and view the full questionnaire. Is there a “Would You Rather” question about Music City that you’d like to see answered? Send it our way and we might just pose it to your fellow readers.

Q1: Would you rather spend two hours playing tourist in your own city with Dolly Parton OR get a day on the set of “Barmageddon” asking Blake Shelton anything you want about the show?

1. 9-5 with Dolly would be ideal, but two hours will do.
2. I’m ready for my TV debut with Blake.

Q2: Would you rather have the endurance to run around Radnor Lake forever OR the speed to get from The Nations to East in five minutes?

1. Give me endurance.
2. Give me speed.

Q3: Would you rather take in rooftop skyline views at Rare Bird on a Friday night OR catch a live performance at Ascend Amphitheater?

1. Cocktail in hand, please.
2. Live music is my love language.

SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSES + MORE QUESTIONS

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Today, Jan. 9

College Football National Championship Watch Party | Monday, Jan. 9 | 6 p.m. | Woolworth Theatre, 223 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | Free | Watch the championship game on the big screen with food and drink specials.
“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

Free Haircuts | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Public Library Southeast Branch, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. | Free | The library branch partnered with Genesis Career College to bring free haircuts to the community.
WillCo Connected! Business Mixer | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Neighbors of Franklin, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Ste. 162, Franklin | Free | If you’re not a member, join at the office at 3:30 p.m. for Williamson 101 for an introductory discussion.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Freedy Johnston | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $12+ | The singer-songwriter’s tunes often cover themes of heartbreak.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Kids Craft: Beaded Snowflake | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 3 + 4:30 p.m. | Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 1014 3rd Ave. S. | $5 | In this class, participants will use fine motor skills and craft a beaded snowflake — adult accompaniment required.
Tennessee State Tigers Basketball| Thursday, Jan. 12 | 5:30 + 8 p.m. | Tennessee State University, Gentry Center, 3500 John Merritt Blvd. | $20 | Watch the Tigers play on their home court.

Friday, Jan. 13

Julia Kahn EP Release Show | Friday, Jan. 13 | 8 p.m. | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave. | $10 | The evening also features special guests HAYL and Sara Sturm.

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.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

52º | Mainly sunny | 8% chance of rain

Announced

We’re rolling! The Nashville Film Festival announced the 54th annual event will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 4. The Nashville Film Festival presents over 125 screenings, post-film Q+As, and in-depth discussions. Filmmakers and screenwriters can submit their projects now. 🎬
Nashville SC released their preseason schedule, which kicks off today in Tampa, Florida — the first of three phases of matches. In total, there will be seven preseason matches through Feb. 17. Mark your calendars.

Coming Soon

Locally-based Mexican restaurant Cinco de Mayo is scheduled to open in Midtown — 2032 West End Ave. — in February or March. The space, located in the Uptown Crossing complex, last housed PizzaRev. 🌮 (Nashville Post)
Ichigo Ichie, an Asian restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, is slated to open in the Aertson Midtown mixed-use tower (2031 Broadway) this spring. The eatery will take over the space last home to Caviar & Bananas, which closed in 2018. (Nashville Post)

Sports

The Tennessee Titans’ 2022 regular season has officially come to an end after a Saturday loss, 16-20, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A win would have brought the team their third straight AFC South title and a ticket to the playoffs.

Biz

In other Aertson Midtown news, The Ainsworth has rebranded under new management and ownership. The restaurant and event space will open as TMRW, a live music venue, on Friday, Feb. 3. Stay tuned for more details. 🎶
Southern Grist is brewing something special. The Nations taproom launched L by Lautner, a fast casual food concept inspired by Lautner. The rotating menu is set to change with the season and is open Thursdays and Fridays (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and Sundays (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
DraftKings Sports & Social is set to open in the former George Jones museum building — 128 2nd Ave. N. The sports bar and restaurant and entertainment hotspot acts as a place to watch sporting events + play arcade games. No opening date has been announced. 🍻 (Nashville Business Journal)

Travel

Wheels up. Frontier Airlines is now offering year-round nonstop flights between Nashville International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Flights are offered three times weekly with fares beginning at $49. (Nashville Post)

Eat

Otaku Ramen — located in The Gulch, West Nashville, and East — is celebrating its seven-year anniversary with a ramen party on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The ticketed dinner features wagyu ramen with house made whole wheat noodles, a snack, a drink, and a poster. Spots are limited. 🍜
Swap bland trail mix for a nutrient-dense, tasty snack from KIND. If you’re a chocolate lover, try the Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond and Dark Chocolate Cocoa. If you want to add more protein to your diet, the Crunchy Peanut Butter is a must. Wanna try an assortment? Build your own box.*

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Are UFO a believer?

Alien sightings in Nashville, TN

A wide angle of First Horizon Park during a Sounds game showcasing the sky's dark purple hue.

The Nashville weather has also caused some pretty eerie skies. | Photo by @miss_erica_michelle

No one knows for sure if aliens exist, but there are plenty of sightings in Middle Tennessee that bolster belief. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, there have been thousands of sightings in Tennessee — and 200+ sightings in Nashville alone.

Eyewitness accounts

They say seeing is believing. Here are several eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings around Nashville from the State Report Index:

Sept. 17, 2020 | “I woke up from a crazy dream and stepped out onto my second floor balcony and looked up into the sky, there were heavy clouds in a section and behind the clouds I seen lights simultaneously fluttering on and off. Then these lights would move in different patterns as though communicating.”
March 19, 2014 | “It was very cold, perfectly blue sky. I watched [a cylinder shape] come from the west, no sound at all. What was odd about it, was it looked like it may have been about 40-50 long [sic], but was covered in mist [...] As it started to come over our parking lot, I started to hear a helicopter coming from the north (probably from Fort Campbell). As soon as the copter was heard, the object made a 90 degree turn, straight up.”

Want to file a report? Make like Saturn, and give the National UFO Reporting Center a ring.