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Nashville SC’s Apple Maps guide to Wedgewood-Houston
A portion of the Nashville SC mural at Handsomizer featuring a soccer ball and the Nashville SC logo.
Pack your camera for your exploring. | Photo by NASHtoday
You might know Music City so well that you’ve kicked your maps app to the curb, but you could be missing out on a very hyper-local feature.

Did you know Apple Maps offers collaborative guides in our city? Think: Dolly Parton’s favorite spots with tips from the queen herself and Tennessee Tourism’s things to do.

The biggest score of all? Nashville SC has their own guide to Wedgewood-Houston. We smell team spirit and a pre-match adventure ahead of the season opener this Saturday, Feb. 25.

A screenshot of Nashville SC's Apple Maps guide to Wedgewood-Houston.

Start mapping your adventure. | Screenshot via Apple Maps

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The match begins at 3:30 p.m., so we’ve built out your must dos before and after your stop at GEODIS Park below.

Humphrey’s Street | 10-10:45 a.m. | Get your morning caffeine fix with an iced French toast latte.

The Handsomizer | 11-11:15 a.m. | Photoshoot, pose. Show off your gear to your Instagram followers in front of The Handsomizer’s Nashville SC mural by Brian Wooden.

Gabby’s Burgers & Fries | 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Fill up on lunch with a Seamus burger and fries. Pro tip: Don’t forget to write on the “what’s your dream” wall before leaving.

Diskin Cider | 12:30-2 p.m. | Sip on a cider flight by the outdoor fire pits and play a game of corn hole (weather permitting) or opt to cozy up indoors.

GEODIS Park | 2:15-5 p.m. | Arrive early to navigate parking and traffic, then shop at the team store before finding your seat.

pH Craft Cocktails | 5:45-6:30 p.m. | Celebrate a Boys in Gold win with a pre-dinner Columbian Midnight — the bar’s take on an espresso martini made with cold brew. Pro tip: Happy hour is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays.

Ernest Bar & Hideaway | 7-8:30 p.m. | Order charcuterie for the table before munching on ricotta gnocchi paired with the Steve McQueen.

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Today, Feb. 24
  • 50 Years of Jazz | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, 2020 Belmont Blvd. | $25+ | Enjoy this anniversary event for Belmont University’s Jazz Band I with a weekend full of jazz performances, tours, and networking.
Saturday, Feb. 25
  • Dream Streets 5K + 10K | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dream Streets West, 520 39th Ave. N. | $40+ | Lace up your running shoes and race to raise money for this nonprofit followed by the post-race 10th anniversary party.
  • Explore with a Naturalist | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | This outdoor exploration will focus on discovery, observation, and connecting with nature.
Sunday, Feb. 26
  • Total Praise Concert: Celebrating the Black Church | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 3-5 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 501 Broadway | Free | Celebrate the music of the Black church and its impact on the American music stream with San Franklin, Kyla Jade, Michelle Prather, Christian Walker, and Dr. Forrest Harris — RSVP required.
Monday, Feb. 27
  • Community Yoga Project: Nashville | Monday, Feb. 27 | 5-6 p.m. | Morgan Park Community Center, 411 Hume St. | Free | Bring your own mat to this beginner-friendly yoga session.
  • TEMPTER – Artists in Conversation | Monday, Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Bobby Hotel, 230 4th Ave. N. | Free | Join featured local artists Benjy Russell, Lanie Gannon, and John Paul Kesling for an intimate discussion surrounding the “Tempter” collection.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $45+ | Cheer on the Preds on home ice.
  • Skee-Ball Tournament | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Up-Down Nashville, 927 Woodland St. | Free | Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate — sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m.

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.

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Your new excuse to dine out 🍸
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Get money off at local restaurants around Nashville with the Offline app. | Photo by @offlinenashville
Calling all Nashville restaurant lovers (so, everyone here).

Offline, a members-only restaurant club, is launching in Music City this March. Considering 500 pre-sale memberships sold out in six hours, we’re clearly all hungry for what they’re serving.

Good news for the people reading this: you can guarantee your membership early since Offline is saving 100 spots for NASHtoday readers ahead of the launch. Just make sure to use code NASHTODAY.

Here’s how it works:

You already love supporting local restaurants and you’re looking for even more culinary options.

As a member, you’ll be matched up with two restaurants each month, plus get recommendations on the most-loved menu items. Your incentive to branch out and try new things? You’ll get up to $50 toward the tabs.

You’ll also get exclusive invites to pre-opening parties, private events, and special test kitchen meals.

Talk about a fun way to plan date nights, explore Nashville as a family, or cross destinations off your dining bucket list.

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Weather
  • 54º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain
Announced
  • The CMT Music Awards revealed Kane Brown as Kelsea Ballerini’s co-host for this year’s awards on Sunday, April 2. Reminder, the awards will take place in Austin. The country music star will also make his acting debut on “Fire Country,” which airs on CBS on Friday, April 7. 🎙️ (The Tennessean)
Coming Soon
  • Fat Bottom Brewery concept Teddy’s Tavern, which takes the space of Pancho and Lefty’s former downtown location, is officially opening next month. The full menu is now up, featuring dishes like Dublin nachos with beer cheese and house made beef chili.
Traffic
  • NDOT has chosen 26 neighborhoods for its winter traffic calming project. Neighborhoods were selected based on measured speed, pedestrian crash history, and other factors. Residents will begin a collaborative community-led design process in line with the Vision Zero plan. See the full list. 🚗
Award
  • Bridgestone Arena is named Pollstar’s 2023 “Arena of the Year.” This marks the 15th consecutive year the venue has been nominated for the feat, which it has won on multiple occasions.
Sports
  • Nashville SC extended head coach Gary Smith and his coaching staff’s contract through the 2025 MLS season. The announcement comes following three consecutive seasons in the playoffs.
Kids
  • Picnic with the Library is back, this year with a “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” theme. The annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 30 boasts dinner, crafts, face painting, and a scavenger hunt at the main NPL branch. Purchase tickets. 🧺
Drink
  • Tickets are now on sale for the Nashville Scene’s 10th annual Margarita Festival, which takes place at oneC1TY on Friday, May 19. A ticket grants you entry and 15 margarita samples from local makers. There will also be salsa dancing, food trucks, DJs, a photo booth, and more.
Seasonal
  • Dream Nashville will transform Parlour Bar into a Japanese cherry blossom-inspired pop-up on Thursday, March 9 through May. The bar will feature a floor-to-ceiling floral wall, a lifesize cherry blossom tree, and a flower photobooth.
  • Hey springbreakers. Dirty Little Secret is launching a three-week residency running every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from March 9 to March 25. The beach paradise will feature swimsuits, beach balls, glow sticks, and lifeguard bullhorns with specialty cocktails and DJs spinning throwback bops. 🌴
Finance
Number
  • 55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *
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We’re spilling the tea

We’re spilling the tea: The Lounge at Blue Aster launches tea service
A gif of the NASHtoday team sipping tea and eating bite-sized sandwiches.
Grab your friends and partea. | Gif by NASHtoday via GIPHY
And it’s piping hot. Conrad Nashville’s Blue Aster is launching its new afternoon tea service this weekend. Editors Dylan + Skylar got to try it out ahead of time to let you in on their suggestions.

🫖 What’s offered

Guests can expect loose-leaf tea by Rare Tea Co., an assortment of scones, sandwiches, and pastries, plus a flute of Laurent Perrier champagne brut.

Your options:
  • Tea | Pick one black tea, green tea, or herbal infusion. Editor Dylan chose Red Nectar (rooibos, honey, and peach character) and Editor Skylar sipped the Big Hibiscus (hibiscus, vanilla, and ginger character).
  • Scones | Bite into classic and cranberry scones with optional spreads.
  • Sandwiches | You’ll receive five tea sandwiches: smoked salmon, cucumber, coronation chicken salad, egg salad, and lobster roll.
  • Sweets | Finish with four bite-sized pastries including the mulled cider tartlet, chai spice macaron, pistachio cherry cream puff, and coffee hazelnut entremet.

🗓️ Making reservations

Tea service reservations can be made for 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The experience costs $85 for adults and $40 for children aged 10 and younger. Pro tip: Complimentary valet parking is included for up to two hours.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.


Editor’s pick: Make sure you’re following us on Instagram. We’ll be posting Reels today of both our tea service experience at Blue Aster and a weekend in Wedgewood-Houston using Nashville SC’s guide.


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