📚 Recent + upcoming releases

• “Amelia and the Old New Truck” by Mattie Bush-Martin | Amelia’s Flower Truck owner released her debut children book this month, chronicling the tale of a forgotten truck made new again.
• “Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe” by Mignon François | The story of how the entrepreneur turned $5 and no experience into The Cupcake Collection — releases Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
• “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett | Expect nods to the play “Our Town” in this novel following the retelling of a romance sparked at theater company “Tom Lake” — releases Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

❤️ Editor picks

• “The Fortunate Ones” by Ed Tarkington | The plot thickens when working-class Charlie Boykin befriends the rich and deceitful upperclassman Archer Creigh at a Nashville private school.
• “Maybe We’ll Make It” by Margo Price | This memoir follows musician Margo Price’s journey to break through the Nashville music industry and details the challenges she faced along the way.

🛍️ Shop local

• Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Unit 14
• The Bookshop, 1043 W. Eastland Ave.
• Fairytales Bookstore, 1108 Woodland St., Unit G
• Novelette Booksellers, 1101 Chapel Ave., Unit 108
• Alkebu-Lan Images, 2721 Jefferson St.

• McKay’s, 636 Old Hickory Blvd.
• Rhino Booksellers, 4918 Charlotte Ave.
• Defunct Books, 1108 Woodland St. Unit A
• Half Price Books, 21 White Bridge Pk.

💳 Visit the library

• Celebrate Read Across America Day with Imagination Library | Thursday, March 2 | 10:30 a.m. | The Getalong, 700A Fatherland St. | Free | Nikki Burdine will read “Live Like Grunt,” a story with lessons on loving fiercely, loyally, and unconditionally.
• The Bob Pinson Recorded Sound Collection at Age Fifty | Thursday, March 2 | 3-5:15 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Attend this panel discussion and listening session to learn more about the acquisition of Pinson’s collection 50 years ago.

• Laser Show: The Other Side of Pink Floyd | Friday, March 3 | 7:15 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $11 | Featuring “Comfortably Numb,” “Wish You Were Here,” and other Floyd hits.
• Lone Star Rodeo | Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 | 7 p.m. | Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Ln., Murfreesboro | $20 | Enjoy a night out at the rodeo — children 6 and under get in free.

• Cocktail Mixology Class | Saturday, March 4 | 7-9 p.m. | 2803 Foster Ave. | $65 | Enjoy a night out with friends making three full-size cocktails — all ingredients and small bites provided.
• Panic! At The Diskin | Saturday, March 4 | 8-11 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Free | Dance to pop punk and emo anthems at this all-ages event.

• Light and Fit Yoga | Sunday, March 5 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Flamingo Cocktail Club, 509 Houston St. | $20 | This 60-minute guided yoga flow features a complimentary mimosa, cold brew, or tea after class.

• “Marvel” Trivia Night | Monday, March 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Grab your fellow Avengers and put your knowledge of the Marvel Universe to the test — dress up in your best costume for a chance to win a $50 Hall Pass prize.

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• PDK Southern Kitchen & Pantry is expanding with a forthcoming West Nashville location (4116 Charlotte Ave.) — across from Sylvan Supply. The eatery serves wraps, burgers, seafood, and other dishes at locations in Bellevue and Mt. Juliet. Stay tuned for an opening date.

• The Nations’ El Paseo Cantina permanently closed on Monday, according to a post made on the eatery’s Instagram page. It is unclear at this time why or what will become of the space at 905 51st Ave. N. 🌯

• Smoking and vaping products are officially banned from certain “age-restricted venues” across Nashville — in other words, venues with a 21+ entry requirement. The new ban does not apply to tobacco and vape stores or cigar, hookah, and vape bars. (WSMV)

• The Country Music Association’s Women’s Leadership Academy is set to return. The program launched in 2022 and is a dedicated coaching group for “high-performing women leaders in country music.” Applications are open through Friday, March 31.

• Former Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer will bring his band’s “Live Loud” tour to the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, Aug. 18 with special guests Winger and John Corabi. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 3. 🎸
• In other concert news, Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake come together at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Aug. 24 to perform their “Summer Worship Nights” tour. The artists will be joined by KB and tickets go on sale Friday, March 10.

• Registration for Metro Schools’ early learning program is officially open. Parents can enroll their children into Pre-K until Friday, March 31. Pro tip: Children must be four years old on or before Tuesday, Aug. 15. Review required documents.

• “Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today” debuts in the Frist Art Museum’s free Conte Community Arts Gallery on Friday, April 21 and will remain on display through Sunday, Aug. 20. The exhibition highlights local photography of musicians performing in the city’s venues and all over. 📸

• How does restaurant + social club Offline work? Each month, you get two local restaurant matches, plus up to $50 towards the tabs. Our favorite part: recommendations on the top menu items to order. Reserve your membership now using code NASHTODAY.*

• Looking for a new way to wind down? Enter: Rebel Rabbit Seltzers, offering a non-alcoholic, low-cal drink made with all-natural ingredients and Delta-8 or Delta-9 infusions. See which seltzer is best for you. Must be 21+.*

• Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

• Who put the “s” and the “d” so closely together on the keyboard? Earlier this week, we referenced Walter S. Davis Boulevard and swapped the letters. This has since been updated on our website.

🌳 Outdoor adventures

• A hidden entrance near the zoo’s Historic Grassmere Home and Farm will take guests on a prehistoric dinosaur expedition. The DinoTrek trail features 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move, growl, hiss, and roar.

🎨 Educational + arts

• Enjoy hands-on programs + request a spring break activity kit at the box office through Friday, March 31. Some of the curated spring break programs include creating hip hats inspired by artists and musicians (Sunday, March 12) + book making (Saturday, March 18).

🧪 Camps

• These Harry Potter-inspired classes, lessons, and experiments will explore magical creatures while campers conquer potions, utilize forces, and compete in the Triwizard Tournament.