Whether you’re looking to visit Nashville in style for the weekend or are a local in need of an unforgettable staycation, we’ve compiled a list featuring 15 extraordinary rentals in and around Music City that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, the bestie, or the whole squad this year.
Just a heads up: Prices may vary depending on dates selected, taxes, and booking and cleaning fees (sorry, Airbnb and Vrbo make the rules, we just follow them).
Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown | Thursday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $30+ | Jam out with the Nashville Symphony to hits made famous by Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Options for Optioning: Monetizing Your Audio, Film & Streaming Rights | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | $15+ | A panel covers the legal and business issues associated with optioning written content for audio, television, film, and streaming.
Friday, Feb. 10
Dave Mason | Friday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $39.50+ | Dave Mason brings his “Endangered Species” tour to Nashville.
Attitude: Anthology | Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | TPAC, James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $35+ | This production will blend music, spoken word, and dance to tell stories of Music City’s past.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Souper Bowl Food Drive | Saturday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | Donate four or more shelf-stable food items and receive a complimentary admission ticket — max of two tickets per household.
Fashion for a Fraction | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $10+ | Shop deals on clothing, shoes, and accessories from 20+ Nashville boutiques.
Sunday, Feb. 12
The Big Game Viewing Party | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | The game will be displayed on the big screens in Game Alley.
Monday, Feb. 13
Girls Night Out: A Galentine’s Day Concert | Monday, Feb. 13 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Well Green Hills, 4002 Granny White Pk. | $10 | Celebrate Galentine’s Day with coffee and a concert featuring headliner Emily Myers.
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.
Otaku Ramen is opening two new locations this year. The ramen shop will debut its biggest space yet (3,000 sqft) this spring at East Nashville’s Highland Yards development. Later this year, Otaku will expand to the Factory at Franklin. Stay tuned for opening dates. 🍜 (The Tennessean)
Pure Sweat Studios, a locally-based infrared sauna and float therapy business, could be coming to The Gulch. The business is expected to open at Modera Gulch, a mixed-use development under construction at 810 Division St. (Nashville Post)
Concert
Duran Duran is coming to Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, June 13 with special guests Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Nashville is the only Tennessee stop on the rock band’s tour. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 16. 🎸
Grammy Award-winning rock group Los Lobos is bringing its 50th anniversary tour to CMA Theater on Thursday, May 11. The band is featured in the museum’s “Western Edge” exhibition, on display through May 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Watch
“Beloved: A Spotlight Series on Black Female Directors” opens next week at the Belcourt Theatre and runs through early March. The series will kick off with “Love & Basketball” — co-presented with Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria — on Tuesday, Feb. 14. See films and showtimes. 🎥
Announced
More artists have been added to “Reportin’ For Duty,” a tribute to the life of Leslie Jordan — coming to the Opry House on Sunday, Feb. 19. Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Tanya Tucker, and more will join previously announced artists Eddie Vedder, Billy Strings, and Maren Morris. See the full lineup + get tickets.
Featured
Henrietta Red owner and executive chef Julia Sullivan landed on the “2023 Williams Sonoma Chefs’ Collective.” The 12-member class includes chefs, mixologists, and bakers, “hand picked to share their inspiration, advice, and recipes.” Learn how to make Chef Julia’s clams pistou.
Listen
Dolly, put your records on. The country star partnered with Vinyl Me, Please (think: a record subscription service) to launch a “first-of-its-kind monthly record club.” The series begins in April and will include 12 records spanning her career on exclusive color vinyl. Learn more + sign up.
Wellness
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A slice of pepperoni from Five Points Pizza. | Photo via Five Points Pizza
In honor of National Pizza Day (and Valentine’s Day coming up), we thought we’d be extra cheesy and do a little pizza matchmaking. You tell us your favorite ingredients and we’ll recommend the best local ‘za for you. Here’s how it works:
Build your dream pizzain this survey. Include your favorite crust type, sauce, and toppings. Five points for creativity.
We’ll take your responses and burn the midnight oil to find your pizza perfect match.
Stay tuned — we’ll share some of the matches in a future newsletter.
Once you get your match, plan your pizza night. We’re not saying you have to put a pinky ring on it, but we think you’ll like what we cook up.
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