Plus, six concert announcements.
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Where can you find the best burger in Nashville?
Where can you find the best burger in Nashville? | Graphic by NASHtoday
Friendly competition, anyone?

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own.

Not a sports fan? No worries. Our bracket will focus on a hot topic among locals. Last year, y’all helped us name the best independent concert venue: The Bluebird Cafe. Now, we need your help to decide Nashville’s best burger.

In order to get our initial lineup of eight contestants, we want to know your favorite burger around town. Tell us with this survey + stay tuned to learn how to participate in the tournament.
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Today, 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.
  • Die Another Day Board Game Night | Tuesday, March 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Play a variety of games like Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne, plus, learn a table top role playing game similar to Dungeons and Dragons.
Wednesday, March 8
  • The Beths | Wednesday, March 8 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $22+ | The New Zealand-based indie rock band will be joined by Sidney Gish.
Thursday, March 9
  • An Evening with Phil Rosenthal | Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $39.50+ | The creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” and host of Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil” will take the stage.
  • Margo Price | Thursday, March 9 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $35+ | The Nashville-based singer-songwriter is touring in support of her latest album, “Strays,” with support from Jessi Colter and Jeremy Ivey.
Friday, March 10
  • Nashville Improv Presents - March Madness | Friday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $20 | Nashville Improv members will act out scenes, play some games, and make up songs on the spot.
Saturday, March 11
  • Kirk Whalum with the Lori Mechem Trio | Saturday, March 11 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan St. | $10+ | Join Kirk Whalum and the Lori Mechem Trio in the Jazz Cave or tune in from the comfort of your home.

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Events

See a festival of flowers (and more) at Cheekwood in Bloom 🌷
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The color garden featuring red, yellow, and pink tulips at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens (1200 Forrest Park Dr.) is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every Tuesday-Sunday through April 9 for Cheekwood in Bloom. | Photo by Kyle Dreier via Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
We’re 13 days away from the start of spring (not that we’re counting), and we couldn’t be more ready to welcome in warmer weather, longer days, and, our favorite part — springtime blooms.

Starting this Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, April 9, Nashvillians can experience spring like no other during Cheekwood in Bloom, a month-long festival of flowers featuring a stunning array of 250,000+ blooming bulbs, plus:

🎶 Special music performances — Brews and blooms? Say no more. Each weekend, enjoy lively full-band sets accompanied by seasonal beers, craft cocktails + spirits. Pro tip: Grab a picnic table or bring a blanket.
🐰 Great Spring Art Hop featuring a scavenger hunt of art and eggs
🎨 Kids activities, storytimes, and more at TOTS!, happening every Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🍔 Food trucks + guided tours (every Saturday and Sunday)

Ready to make a beeline for the blooms? All guests, including members, must reserve a timed-entry ticket online before their visit.*
SEE THE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

Weather
  • 65º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Concert
  • Saturday in the Park? More like a Monday at FirstBank Amphitheater. Classic rock band Chicago will take the stage on Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. 🎵
  • HARDY is set to perform at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 27 with Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe. The singer-songwriter will be touring in support of his half-country, half-rock album, “The Mockingbird & the Crow.” Grab your tickets Friday at 10 a.m.
  • The music doesn’t stop there. Other concert announcements include Tegan and Sara (Tuesday, June 20) at Ryman Auditorium, John Oates (Friday, May 5) and Jake Shimabukuro (Tuesday, June 27) at CMA Theater + Kid Rock (Saturday, July 1) at Bridgestone Arena.
Sports
  • Heads up, Preds fans. Season ticket packages for the 2023-2024 season are on sale now. Of note, the Nashville Predators will celebrate their 25th season in the NHL with fan celebrations and more. 🏒
Pets
  • Looking for a furever friend? Metro Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees through Sunday, March 12 with the help of Mars Petcare. MACC (5125 Harding Pl.) is open daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Eat
  • The 14th annual Iron Fork returns to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday, April 6. The four local chefs battling it out are Henley’s Kristin Beringson, The Salted Table’s Charles Hunter III, International Market and Restaurant’s Arnold Myint, and Makeready L&L’s Chris Neff.
  • Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club in East Nashville has joined the breakfast game. The boutique hotel’s full-service breakfast is available from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and features “playful twists on nostalgic breakfast classics,” a coffee bar menu, and some boozy options.
Plan Ahead
  • Registration is open for the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy’s SK8 GR8 Summer Camp. The three-day camp (June 21-23) is open to skaters of all levels and abilities and will include classes on and off the ice, field games, and counselor-assisted activities. ⛸️
  • In case you missed it, Anzie Blue reopened as AB last week. The live events venue announced its monthly Drag Experience will return on Saturday, April 1. Tickets are $25 + charcuterie and drinks will be available for purchase.
Wellness
  • 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. *
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Let the games begin 🏀

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Nashville
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The winner receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. | Photo by NASHtoday
The bracket is set for the 2023 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. The first round of the 13-game tournament tips off tomorrow, March 8 in Music City.

The tournament will be broadcast on the SEC Network and ESPN through Sunday, but you can watch the action all five days at Bridgestone Arena.

First Round, Wednesday, March 8
  • Game 1 | No. 13 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 South Carolina at 6 p.m.
  • Game 2 | No. 14 LSU vs. No. 11 Georgia at 8 p.m.
Second Round, Thursday, March 9
  • Game 3 | No. 9 Mississippi State vs. No. 8 Florida at 12 p.m.
  • Game 4 | Game 1 Winner vs. No. 5 Tennessee at 2 p.m.
  • Game 5 | No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 7 Auburn at 6 p.m.
  • Game 6 | Game 2 Winner vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt at 8 p.m.
Quarterfinals, Friday, March 10
  • Game 7 | Game 3 Winner vs. No. 1 Alabama at 12 p.m.
  • Game 8 | Game 4 Winner vs. No. 4 Missouri at 2 p.m.
  • Game 9 | Game 5 Winner vs. No. 2 Texas A&M at 6 p.m.
  • Game 10 | Game 6 Winner vs. No. 3 Kentucky at 8 p.m.
See the full schedule for the semifinal and final game times.

As a reminder, Nashville will host the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament again in 2024 (March 13-17) and 2025 (March 12-16).
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.


Editor’s pick: Oh no we gonna rock down to electric avenue. 🎶 The 3rd annual Rock Down To Electric Avenue Robot Parade is set for Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. For the uninitiated, dress up in your best robot or cyborg fit and rock down East Nashville’s Electric Avenue. See coverage from last year’s event. 🤖


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