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Nashvillian 101: our guide to becoming a Nashville resident
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It’s great to call Music City home. | Photo by @mattiaoliveri_
Picture this: You just moved to Nashville and you need some help with the practicalities of life (we can’t just sit back and listen to live music all day, unfortunately). That’s where we come in. Keep reading for Nashvillian 101, our guide to all things Music City.

The essentials

🚗 Driver’s licenses and vehicle registration

New residents in need of a Tennessee driver’s license will need to surrender your current out-of-state driver’s license (if you have one) and provide proof of lawful status, a Social Security document, and two documents confirming your residential address.

To register your car in the state of Tennessee, you’ll need to surrender your out-of-state title and bring proof of identity, proof of Davidson County residency, and a certificate of title to the Davidson County County Clerk. If there is a lien on the vehicle, follow these steps.

You can make an appointment or visit a DMV office to get a Tennessee driver’s license. Registration for your vehicle is conducted on a walk-in basis.

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The Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus. | Photo by NASHtoday


🏥 Healthcare

Establishing yourself with a primary care provider is one of those things you’ll be glad you did when you need one. Reach out to the professionals at Vanderbilt Health, Ascension Saint Thomas, TriStar Health, and Nashville General Hospital, to name a few. Pro tip: Websites like DocSpot filter physicians by location, patient reviews, insurance, language, and more.

🗳️ Voter registration

Make sure you’re eligible and registered to vote, find your polling location, and preview upcoming elections and sample ballots here.

Is there something you’re still left wondering about to get you properly established in Music City? Ask us your question and we’ll do our best to answer it for you, like a good neighbor.
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Speaking of driver’s licenses — it’s time to ‘fess up. How much were you sweating that test?

A. Not at all — even at 16 I was a pro
B. I was more worried about the line at the DMV
C. I didn’t sleep a wink the night before
D. I may or may not have had to take the test multiple times
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Today, Feb. 1
  • Orchids in the Mansion | Wednesday, Feb. 1-Sunday, March 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Orchids will sweep up the grand staircase in the foyer and lead visitors to the central experience on the loggia.
  • UpDating | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Zanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $30 | This interactive comedy show brings together two local singles for a blindfolded blind date in front of a live audience.
  • Silent Book Club | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6 p.m. | Graduate Nashville, 101 20th Ave. N. | Free | Bring a book and settle in for an evening of reading with friends.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Friday, Feb. 3
  • Latin Fiesta! | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $25+ | Revel in the irresistible dance rhythms of Arturo Márquez’s new violin concerto, “Fandango.”
Saturday, Feb. 4
  • Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free+ | Celebrate the art of Jeffrey Gibson, Otobong Nkanga, Matthew Ritchie, and others with artist talks and tours, live music, food trucks, games, and an artist market.
  • Shakespeare Allowed: Much Ado About Nothing | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 12 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Main Branch, 615 Church St. | Free | Read along to Shakespeare’s classic comedy of romance and mischief.
Sunday, Feb. 5
  • Goos & Booze — TN Whiskey Trail Edition | Sunday, Feb. 5 + Sunday, Feb. 12 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Goo Goo Chocolate Co., 116 3rd Ave. S. | $80 | Spirits will be lifted during this chocolate and libation session with chocolate sampling, beverage pairings, and education, plus the chance to make your own custom Goo Goo.

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
  • 41º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
  • All MNPS schools and district offices will be closed today due to potentially hazardous road conditions. After-school sports, activities, and parent meetings are canceled as well. See other Middle Tennessee school closures. ❄️ (The Tennessean)
Announced
  • A three-day music festival headlined by LCD Soundsystem, boygenius, and Steve Lacy will travel the US this summer — and it’s coming to Music City. Re:Set Nashville will take over Centennial Park on Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25. See the lineup + ticket info. 🎵
Civic
  • Mayor John Cooper announced he will not seek reelection this year. Cooper was elected as the ninth mayor of Metro Nashville in 2019. Voters will elect a mayor, vice mayor, and a new Metro Council on Thursday, Aug. 3. (WKRN)
Closed
  • Multi-sensory entertainment venue Nightscape has closed. The concept opened in The Gulch last spring and hosted events using 360-degree projection, spatial audio, and other immersive elements. (Nashville Business Journal)
Concert
  • Marco Antonio Solís will bring his “El Buki” tour to Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Oct. 13. Solís co-founded the band Los Bukis and was honored with the 2022 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year award. Tickets go on sale Friday.
  • Other concert announcements include Lil Wayne (Thursday, April 27) and Hayley Kiyoko (Monday, May 1) at Marathon Music Works + Tori Amos at the Ryman Auditorium (Saturday, June 24). Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. 🎟️
Nashvillian
  • Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires will be this year’s Record Store Day ambassadors. The musical couple follows last year’s ambassador, Taylor Swift, who Grimey’s honored with this mural. Record Store Day is coming up on Saturday, April 22.
Sports
  • The Tennessee Titans will play on turf at Nissan Stadium next season. The team said switching from natural grass to monofilament turf will provide a “consistent, durable playing surface.” The new turf will incorporate organic infill — aka, natural materials that still require watering.
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  • The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is hiring. Browse open positions in a wide range of fields (think: editorial, culinay, education, retail + more) — and when you find the perfect fit, apply. 🎸*
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A hole-in-one upgrade ⛳

Take a look at $11 million renovation plans at Vanderbilt Legends Club
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Work will be led by golf course architect Beau Welling. | Rendering via Vanderbilt University
Cue the golf claps. Vanderbilt unveiled new renderings for a multi-million renovation project at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.

The $11 million initiative — connected to the Vandy United campaign and kickstarted by seed gifts from several former student-athletes — will see upgrades to the men’s and women’s team facilities. Here’s what to expect:
  • Renovated and expanded clubhouse with a new lobby, hall of fame, team lounge, locker rooms, meeting rooms, fitness area, outdoor terraces, and offices
  • Upgrades to the Cleo and Lewis Conner, Sr. Short Game Practice Facility and driving range tee boxes
  • A new strokes gained area
In the two decades since Vanderbilt purchased the club, the men’s and women’s programs combined have won five SEC championships, made 35 NCAA Regional appearances, and reached 22 NCAA championships.

See all of the renderings for yourself. 👀
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.

Editor’s pick: Re:SET Nashville sounds like my kind of music festival. Not only will it have the Parthenon as its backdrop, but I’ve had new music from boygenius on repeat lately. Plus — I can’t get enough of this dance number fueled by LCD Soundsystem’s “new body rhumba” in the Netflix film “White Noise.” 🎶

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