A view of the tables and seating options with the bar in the background.

The venue hosted an opening weekend full of entertainment. | Photo by John Jo via AB

Hillsboro Village coffee shop and restaurant Anzie Blue closed in December — now the band is back together, so to speak.

The business rebranded as live music and event space AB, opening its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 1 at 2111 Belcourt Ave. There’s more than meets the ear, so we’re giving you a show-and-tell.

A wide shot of the bar area. — Stay tuned for what’s on the menu. | Photo by John Joe via AB

Switch it, change it, rearrange it

AB hosts in-house and private events like intimate shows, album release events, and livestreams — and the space, reimagined in partnership with SAVAGE Interior Design, is a reflection of that.

4,000-sqft space holds up to 250 guests 📏
Full kitchen and bar 🍽️
Vibe: refined ambience, timeless elegance, and unconventional charm 💎

A 30-ft-long bar with a Cambria quartz top, three curvilinear bar arches, and an emerald and black Fornasetti malachite wallcovering are among the venue’s features.

Events we’re eyeing

The brand will offer monthly events like Josh Black Comedy Night in Hillsboro Village, Laughs & Libations, Southbound Songwriters Series, and Drag Experience. Upcoming shows include:

Laughs and Libations | Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. 🎤
Tone Stith | mid-April residency 🎶

Bonus: Drag Experience sold out this past weekend; the April show is set to be announced this week. Bookmark AB’s events calendar.

Pro tips

Foodies can now order the brand’s popular cheese and charcuterie boards online. 🧀
The parking garage below the building houses 190 spots, and the first hour is free. 🚘

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EVENTS

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Today, March 6

Desegregating Nashville’s Food Scene: “Inclusivity Matters” | Monday, March 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Yay Yay’s, 1821 Jefferson St. | $50 | This cocktail dinner workshop series will feature Kellie Martin, a certified DEI thought leader and executive performance coach.
Betty Who | Monday, March 6 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $30+ | The pop artist will be joined by Shea Couleé.

Tuesday, March 7

Nashville History Club | Tuesday, March 7 | 1-2 p.m. | Fort Negley Visitors Center, 1100 Fort Negley Blvd. | Free | Join Kem Hinton for a presentation on Nashville history.
Guided Docent Tour | Tuesday, March 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, 221 2nd Ave. N. | Free | Guests can stop by Gray & Dudley before touring the museum’s “The Future is Female” collection.

Wednesday, March 8

Soul Line Dancing | Wednesday, March 8 | 6:30-8:15 p.m. | Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. Unit 202, Nashville | Free | Get moving at this all-levels line dancing class.

Thursday, March 9

Girls on the Rise | Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $30+ | This event raising money for the Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee Scholarship Fund features performances by female singer-songwriters in writer rounds.
Opry Country Classics | Thursday, March 9 | 7 p.m. | Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $45+ | Scotty McCreery, Louise Mandrell, Rhonda Vincent, and more will take the stage.

Friday, March 10

Meet the Banjo | Friday, March 10 | 1-2 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Hang out on the nature center’s deck and learn more about this folk instrument at an all-ages event.

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

OUTDOORS

Take a hike (for a good cause) 🥾

A group of people smiling at a stopping point during a hike.

This month-long competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters, where people and nature can thrive. | Photo provided by TennGreen Land Conservancy

What’s your outdoor jam, NASH? The hills, water, forests, and mountainsides are calling — and TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon is here to answer.

Registration is open for this free, month-long event that kicks off Saturday, April 1 and is open for all levels of hikers, paddlers, climbers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. Through this fundraising event, you register online and then get outside to compete against other individuals and teams for the chance to win awesome prizes. The best part: no vigorous activity or expertise is required. You decide how you want to participate.

Proceeds benefit TennGreen Land Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit that protects, cares for, and connects people with Tennessee’s natural world.

In addition to protecting more than 5,000 acres of forests and open spaces in Tennessee in 2022 alone, the nonprofit also:

Expanded Fall Creek Falls State Park by more than 2,000 acres
Acquired four acres adjacent to Lockeland Springs Park
Expanded Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area and Blackburn Fork Wildlife Management Area*

GET OUTSIDE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

NEWS NOTES

Weather

78º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain

Development

Developers are eyeing the SoBro building last home to meat-and-three Dandgure’s Cafeteria. Metro documents outline a proposed 14-story hotel with 205 rooms. Nashville-based Sila Developments is also seeking two floors of bonus height. (Nashville Post)

Coming Soon

A little bit of East Nashville is headed to 12 South this week. Hearts opens next to Marine Layer on Wednesday — 2701 12th Ave. S., Ste. B. The Australian-inspired restaurant serves bowls, sandwiches, and brunch + coffee and smoothies. 🥪

Biz

Five Points is gaining an E+Rose. The wellness café is set to open in a two-story building next to East Nashville Magnet School — 400 Gallatin Ave. No opening date has been announced, but this would mark the eatery’s seventh Nashville location. (Nashville Post)

Concert

Pepe Aguilar will make a stop at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Aug. 25 on his “Jaripeo Sin Fronteras” tour. Tickets are on sale now. 🎙️

Nashvillian

“Daisy Jones & the Six,” the television adaptation of the book by Taylor Jenkins Reid with the same name, premiered on Amazon Prime Friday. DYK the show following a 70s rock band has Nashville ties? Nashville-native Reese Witherspoon co-produced it + local musician Jake Etheridge plays Wyatt Stone.

Asked

What’s a Nashville “life hack” you discovered one day and now can’t live without? We’ll start: Nashville Public Library’s “Library of Things.” Let us know; your tip could be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

Finance

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Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house in downtown Charleston.*

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WATCH

Roll out the red carpet 🎥

The exterior of The Belcourt Theatre, showcasing the Belcourt signage.

Don’t forget the popcorn. | Photo by NASHtoday

The Belcourt Theatre relaunched its “Best Picture Marathon” over the weekend, which runs through Saturday, March 11 leading up to the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12.

Film buffs can expect screenings of movies nominated for the top prize, plus several films from other categories and some of the Belcourt’s own picks. Let’s shine the spotlight on some must-see Best Picture nominations.

“Elvis” | Monday, March 6 (4:45, 8 p.m.) + Saturday, March 11 (5:20 p.m.) | Nominated for eight Academy Awards
“All Quiet on the Western Front” | Tuesday, March 7 (4:40, 7:40 p.m.) + Saturday, March 11 (6 p.m.) | Nominated for nine Academy Awards
“Women Talking” | Tuesday, March 7 (5:45 p.m.) + Friday, March 10 (5:10 p.m.) | Nominated for two Academy Awards
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” | Wednesday, March 8 (8:45 p.m.) + Saturday, March 11 (9 p.m.) | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards
“The Banshees of Inisherin” | Thursday, March 9 (5:35, 9:10 p.m.) + Saturday, March 11 (2:55 p.m.) | Nominated for nine Academy Awards

See the full lineup. Bonus: Watch the Oscars on the Belcourt’s big screens at the theater’s annual A Red Carpet Evening — there will be food and drinks, a silent auction, and a backstage lounge.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

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