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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
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A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC
Spring days are on the way, Nashville. While we love every season in our city, we do enjoy a springtime getaway. Enter: Greenville, SC. Known for its vibrant art scene, award-winning downtown, scenic outdoors, and eclectic dining, adventure awaits just a quick flight away.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up six travel-worthy events happening in “Yeah, That Greenville” this spring:
  • Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
  • Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
  • euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
  • Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
  • Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
  • BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11| Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*
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Today, March 8
  • Bingo Night | Wednesday, March 8 | 5 p.m. | The Picnic Tap, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | Living Waters Brewing will be at Bingo Night with $4 pints.
Thursday, March 9
  • 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.
  • 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.
Friday, March 10
  • SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament | Friday, March 10 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $49+ | Catch all the action and be there as the conference’s top student-athletes battle it out for the tournament title.
  • OH THAT’S hillARIOUS! A Comedy Show | Friday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 7113 Charlotte Pk. | $10 | Hosted by Marianna Barksdale, the show highlights local and traveling comedians from around the country.
Saturday, March 11
  • Wine Tasting: Vermentino | Saturday, March 11 | 4-5 p.m. | Yolan, 403 4th Ave. S. | $75 | This tasting experience includes four wines paired with cheese.
  • Nashville SC vs. CF Montréal | Saturday, March 11 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $22+ | Watch The Boys in Gold take the field at GEODIS Park for the third game of the regular season.
Sunday, March 12
  • Etched Cuff Workshop | Sunday, March 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Thunder Moon Collective, 937 Woodland St. | $60 | You’ll learn about the acid etching process, hand draw your own designs, and receive a finished cuff to wear or gift in this hands-on class.
  • Heritage Fire | Sunday, March 12 | 4:45-7 p.m. | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pk. | $125+ | Guests can expect a tasting experience curated by over 20 Nashville chefs alongside local farmers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers, and barkeeps.

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

“American Currents: State of the Music” opens today
Country Music stars performing
Those recognized in this year’s exhibition include Holly G, Miranda Lambert, HARDY, Cody Johnson, and more. | Photo provided by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Catch up with country music’s latest chapter at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2023 installment of “American Currents: State of the Music.” The annual exhibition opens today and takes a broad view of the genre over the past year, exploring the Museum curators + editorial staff’s take on musical development, artist achievements, and notable events.

To kick off the celebrations, the Museum will host “Songwriter Sessions” with Miko Marks and Sunny Sweeney on Saturday, March 11.*
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Weather
  • 56º | Cloudy | 15% chance of rain
Announced
  • CMA Fest, now in its 50th year, returns to downtown June 8-June 11. Hold onto your cowboy hats because the initial lineup is here. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Eric Church take the Main Stage in addition to hundreds of artists across six stages. Stay tuned for additional programming. 🎸
  • While you have your calendar out, add the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair to Thursday, Aug. 17-Saturday, Aug. 26. The event at Lebanon’s Wilson County fairgrounds features carnival rides, entertainment across multiple stages, livestock shows, and more.
Development
  • Belmont University is considering constructing a third residential high-rise located west of Caldwell Hall — 1407 Caldwell Ave. According to Metro documents, seven properties are likely needed for the building coined Caldwell Hall 2 to come to fruition. (Nashville Post)
Concert
  • More than a dozen artists like Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, and Jason Isbell will perform at Bridgestone Arena on Monday, March 20. “Love Rising: Let Freedom Sing (and Dance)” will benefit four Tennessee LGBTQ advocacy groups and tickets go on sale today.
  • “Come Sail Away” to Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, June 18 because Styx added a second show with guest performer Edwin McCain. Plus, Steve Miller Band performs at FirstBank Amphitheater on Sunday, April 30 with special guest Mavis Staples. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Biz
  • Hot off the grill. Chumpy’s Kitchen announced it will launch a barbecue trailer this week at to-be-announced locations across Nashville. Where do you want to see the food truck? Let the team know in the comments on this post. 🍖
Featured
  • In other barbecue news. Peg Leg Porker was recognized on Southern Living’s list of “Best Barbecue Joint In Every State.” The publication calls out the yardbird, pimento cheese, and Kool-Aid pickles as being especially noteworthy.
Sports
  • Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse was named SEC Co-Coach of the Year, the university’s first to win the award since Kevin Stallings in 2010. Forward Liam Robbins was also recognized as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, marking the first Vandy player to secure the title. 🏀 (Nashville Post)
  • This week was made for a Tennessee sports fan. If you read yesterday’s newsletter, you know both Vanderbilt and Tennessee take the court for the second round of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament tomorrow. Psst — you can catch the action on Sling TV and receive half off your first month.
Active
  • Attention parents of tiny Titans fans: Perfect for Nashvillians 5-12 years old, a $30 Rac-Pack annual membership gives each child a welcome package, invites to exclusive family-fun events, surprise deliveries of limited edition Rac-Pack gear, and more. Sign your kiddo up for the season, and be sure to hustle — spots are limited. 🏈 *
Outdoors
  • Take a hike, NASH. Registration is open for TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon. This free, month-long competition starts Saturday, April 1 and supports the protection of our lands and waters. 🥾 *
Eat
  • You’ve heard of a gym membership? Well, how about a restaurant membership? Enter: Offline, a restaurant + social club that rewards you with up to $50 per month to try two new restaurants locally. It doesn’t launch in our city until March, but NASHtoday readers get to jump the line. Sign up now with the code NASHTODAY.*
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Metro Animal Care and Control’s 90+ pets awaiting adoption
MACC shelter pup Baguette poses for a photo.
Baguette | Photo via MACC
Last week, Metro Animal Care and Control announced there was only one large kennel available in the adoption room, pushing the shelter to its capacity. As of yesterday afternoon, 85 dogs and eight cats were still awaiting furever homes.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to adopt, Mars Petcare is sponsoring adoption fees through Sunday, March 12 — meaning you can take home one of the five rescues below at absolutely no cost to you. Pro tip: Not ready to care for a pet of your own, but hoping to help? MACC is also searching for foster pawrents (food and supplies are provided).

Baguette | ~1 year | ~50 pounds | Male
  • Baguette is all about adventure and gets along well with other dogs.
Bentley | ~2.5 years | 59 pounds | Male
  • Bentley is fully housebroken, great on his leash, and sits patiently for treats.
Woody | ~2 years | ~68 pounds | Male
  • Woody is kennel trained, a breeze to walk, and always eager for a stroll — he will thrive in a home with no cats.
TWO MORE 12/10 PUPS
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.


Editor’s pick: Bridgestone Arena’s Pete & Terry’s Tavern is partnering with Mars Petcare this month to collect donations via the Nashville Humane Association’s wishlist. Bonus — on Wednesday, April 12 (3-6 p.m.), you can donate and meet adoptable pups from NHA during the Pups & Pints Happy Hour event. 🐶


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