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Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
Black and white mural of Martin Luther King, Jr's face on the side of a brick building.
Mural south of downtown at 125 Lafayette St. | Photo by NASHtoday
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — today. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:
  • Martha O’Bryan Center | By filling out a form, interested volunteers will express the time in which they wish to commit, as well as what program and volunteering type they wish to help. Some interest areas include early learning, youth development, food bank, and work readiness.
  • Nashville Adult Literacy Council | Volunteers are trained and matched with English language learners and literacy learners for virtual one-on-one tutoring. All matches are based on availability and other preferences.
  • United Way’s Raise Your Hand | Tutors work in classrooms after school with teachers to assist students in first through fourth grades needing extra attention in reading and math. The program serves Williamson County Schools, Franklin Special School District, and Robertson County Schools.
For the 35th annual MLK Day Nashville, you can expect a youth rally and book drive, a march along Jefferson Street, and a convocation ceremony. The march will kick off at 9 a.m. at the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church, followed by the convocation at TSU’s Gentry Center.

Other events commemorating the life, work, and legacy of Dr. King include Let Freedom Sing, a free community concert performed by the Nashville Symphony, and special presentations at the National Museum of African American Music + Vanderbilt University.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities through the link below.
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Today, Jan. 16
Tuesday, Jan. 17
  • Free Haircuts | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 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.
  • Shrek Trivia Night | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free | Bring the family out to this “Shrek"-themed trivia night for the chance to win prizes.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Jammin In Jammies with Megan Barker | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $10 | Hear the stories behind your favorite songs at “Music City’s Biggest Pajama Party” — pajamas not required, but encouraged.
Thursday, Jan. 19
  • Music In The City | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Ole Red, 300 Broadway | $35 | Attend an intimate evening of live music and a Q+A with Elle King.
Friday, Jan. 20
  • Community Yoga | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | Start your day with a community yoga class open to all levels.
  • The Dolly Disco | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $18 | Wrangle your country-disco dancing queens for a night of music by Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus, and more.

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Coming Soon
  • San Antonio-based wine bar High Street Wine Co. is coming to Modera Gulch, a mixed-use development under construction at 810 Division St. The wine bar joins previously announced tenant Hi-Wire Brewing. 🍷 (Nashville Now Next)
  • East Nashville’s Lockeland Springs neighborhood is slated for three new businesses in the building formerly home to Italia Pizza & Pasta — 1600 Woodland St. Cosmetics retailer Lemon Laine has already been announced, but information on the bar (second level) and restaurant is forthcoming. (Nashville Post)
  • Sprouts Farmers Market’s new South Nashville location — 5821 Nolensville Pk. — opens on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 a.m. The store will host activities (think: live music, face painting, and crafts) and offer discounts throughout the weekend.
Sports
  • Battle of the coaches. Tennessee State University head football coach Eddie George and former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher have been tapped for the 2023 NFLPA Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 28. The coaches will lead draft-eligible college players in the postseason all-star game. 🏈
Concert
  • Dear Maria, count (us) in. Pop punk groups All Time Low and Mayday Parade are coming to the Ryman for an “unplugged evening” on Thursday, May 18. The bands will be joined by to-be-announced special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Announced
  • The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened a new exhibit exploring the career of the late singer-songwriter Dick Curless, who is perhaps best known for his 1965 truck-driving anthem “A Tombstone Every Mile.” Attend this special event on Saturday, Feb. 28 + view the exhibit through Jan. 7, 2024.
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Raise a glass (and have some snacks)

Nashville-area businesses make list of top food products in the US
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Cheers to these Nashville-area businesses. | Photos via Good Citizen Coffee Co., Walker Brothers, and Perfectly Cordial
Five Nashville-area businesses were named finalists in the 2023 Good Food Awards, recognizing top food products from across the US. Products undergo blind taste tests and are vetted for category-specific sustainability standards.

Each year, 2,000+ entries are submitted for consideration in categories like snacks, coffee, chocolate, beer, confections, and more. These five Nashville-based businesses are among the 513 nationwide finalists:
The 2023 Good Food Awards Ceremony will honor the winners on Friday, April 21 in Portland, OR (hey, PDXtoday 👋).
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