Also, parade honors Grammy Award-winning Aristocrat of Bands.
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Nashville’s claim to ‘Jeopardy!’ fame
Rohit Kataria poses for a photo on set.
Rohit Kataria appears on Episode 1. | Photo via Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
We’ll take Music City geniuses for $500, Mayim!

The “Jeopardy!” High School Reunion tournament airs on Monday, Feb. 20, and you’ll see two Vanderbilt University students flexing their brainpower throughout the 14-day special.

Rohit Kataria and Jackson Jones, now Vandy juniors, first appeared on the show four seasons ago. The pair will compete against 25 former contestants attending colleges across the US for a $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the “Tournament of Champions.”

Nashville-based contestant Jackson Jones poses for a photo on set of Jeopardy.

Jackson Jones will compete on Friday, Feb. 24. | Photo via Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

When to watch

There will be nine quarterfinal rounds, three semifinals, and a two-day, total point affair final — all wrapping up by Thursday, March 9.

Catch Rohit Kataria on Episode 1 (Monday, Feb. 20), competing against Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo senior Audrey Sarin and Emory University senior Maya Wright.

Jackson Jones goes head-to-head with Isabella Pagano, a first-year student at CalTech, and Brandon Valley High School senior Ryan Presler on Friday, Feb. 24.
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    Today, Feb. 16
    • Winter Shakespeare 2023: “Love’s Labor’s Lost” | Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Troutt Theater at Belmont University, 2100 Belmont Blvd. | $21.70+ | The Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Belmont University’s College of Music and Performing Arts team up for this rendition of one of Shakespeare’s works.
    Friday, Feb. 17
    • Celebrate Mardi Gras | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | The Gumbo Bros, 505 12th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Attend a Mardi Gras-themed DJ night on Friday and Saturday, followed by a Sunday jazz brunch.
    • Cory Wong | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $30+ | Victor Wooten will also perform with support from Trousdale.
    Saturday, Feb. 18
    • Friends of Beaman Coffee Hour at Creekside Trailhead | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8-9 a.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Grab a cup of coffee before your morning hike.
    • Llama, Llama, Red Pajama | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St. | Llama Llama Red Pajama, based on the beloved best-selling books by Anne Dewdney, hilariously tracks Baby Llama’s bedtime worries and will warm every Llama and Mama Llama’s heart.*
    Sunday, Feb. 19
    • Planning Your Garden | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Bell Garden Nashville, 855A Colice Jeanne Rd. | $5+ | Join Director of Gardens Missy Hamilton for a discussion of garden planning — including finding the perfect spot, building raised beds versus in-ground planting, and more.
    • SheBelieves Cup | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 2:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $35+ | Cheer on the USWNT at the eighth annual tournament.
    Monday, Feb. 20
    • Community Yoga Project: Nashville | Monday, Feb. 20 | 5-6 p.m. | Morgan Park Community Center, 411 Hume St. | Free | Bring your own mat to this beginner-friendly yoga session.

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    Weather
    • 68º | Thunderstorms | 93% chance of rain
    • Heads up. Ahead of today’s anticipated storms, note that three tornado sirens (Coley Davis Road, John Hagar Road, and Smith Springs Road) are currently inoperable. The sirens will be fixed next week. (WSMV)
    Announced
    • The Nashville Ballet unveiled its 2023-2024 season schedule with classics and eight world premieres. The season begins with “Firebird,” “Year of the Rabbit,” and “Un Ballo” + expect fan favorites like “Nashville’s Nutcracker” and “Romeo and Juliet.” 🩰 (The Tennessean)
    Open
    • Get in Nashvillians, we’re going shopping. The NASH Collection opened its second storefront in Hillsboro Village (next door to The Impeccable Pig) — 1815 21st Ave. S. The opening comes after Revv, the brand that owns The NASH Collection, closed in Hillsboro Village a few weeks ago.
    Community
    • Bust out your blue and white. Honor the Grammy Award-winning Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands on Friday, Feb. 17. A public parade will begin at 12 p.m. from the TSU entrance (28th Avenue + Jefferson Street) to the circle. 🥁
    Concert
    • Little Big Town, Caitlyn Smith, and The Cadillac Three are set to perform at “Rock the Ryman” on Wednesday, March 1. Other already announced performers include The War & Treaty, Maddie & Tae, and Gavin DeGraw. Get tickets now.
    Festival
    • Kindling Arts is set to host its 6th annual festival on Thursday, July 27-Sunday, July 30. Events will take place across West Nashville under the theme “counterculture.” Artist applications are now open for submissions through Wednesday, March 15.
    DYK
    • The fly outfits you saw two-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes wearing this season were tailored by Stephen Richards of Richards Bespoke. The Nashvillian first began working with Mahomes when he made the star’s suit for the NFL Awards. (WTVF)
    Travel
    • Ready to plan springtime adventures? A ~5 hour drive from NASH, Greenville, SC is filled with natural beauty, outdoor activities + dining delicacies. Pro tip: Order a free Visitor’s Guide to start planning your trip, and check out VisitGreenvilleSC’s Instagram for itinerary inspo.*
    • How does Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Going will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $500+ flight to Italy). 🍝*
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    ‘Til death do us part
    An aerial view of the ocean, a beach, and a beachside resort.
    A beachside resort scene | Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels
    City Editor Skylar here. 👋 I have a story to share with y’all that will leave you feeling... well, unsettled.

    An old friend of mine, we’ll call her Claire for sake of the story, was supposed to get married off of the Italian coast a few years back. I know, right? A real life fairytale. She was marrying into a wealthy and prestigious family. Her soon-to-be-husband and the life they had planned together was everything we both imagined for ourselves since we were little. Until reality hit, that is.

    There were no “good vibes” in sight. The second Claire arrived, her wedding dress was mysteriously ruined, anonymous texts started rolling in, and skeletal remains were found. That’s when the power went out and the storm really started raging —

    Interested in the ending? Try reading Her Dark Lies by local author J.T. Ellison. The story above is a glimpse into a fictional thriller surrounding a dream wedding that “no one will forget, and some won’t survive.”
    GET THE BOOK HERE
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    Today’s issue was written by Skylar.


    Editor’s pick: If you’re anything like me, you’re just as excited for the Nashville Ballet’s new season as you are for the remainder of this one. If you’re looking to get your dance skills as en pointe as theirs, we suggest trying out the ballet’s adult dance classes.


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