Plus, Queen is coming to town.
March 27, 2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

51º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:58 a.m. | Sunset 4:48 p.m.
 
🌳 It’s play time
NASH_GayStreetParkConcepts_March2023.png
The design concepts for the future Gay Street Park include Concept 1: Rail Bridge (top) and Concept 2: Meander (bottom) | Designs via Metro Parks, Hawkins Partners, and KCI Technologies
Did you know Nashville is planning a new park downtown along the Cumberland River Greenway?

The future park could transform what is currently mostly parking on 1st Avenue North near Gay Street into green space for sports, play areas, and community gatherings.

Get involved

If you missed the first engagement round, Metro Parks is seeking feedback on draft concept designs and park programming through Friday, March 31.

So if you can see yourself playing pickleball downtown or want a new stop along the greenway, set aside ~five minutes this week to view the two draft concepts + take this survey. But first, let’s break down the options.

Past meetings and survey responses show residents want to see a few key features, including:
  • Multiple uses, like community gathering areas, garden spaces, native plantings, sports, and playgrounds
  • Increased visibility and easy access to the Cumberland River
  • Thoughtful connections to existing sidewalks and the greenway

The concepts

Both designs include multi-sport courts, lawn space, kid’s play areas, and seating overlooking the Cumberland River. Key differences include the lawn configuration, picnic pavilion design, and features like skating and fitness areas.

Concept 1: Rail Bridge | Lawn space, multi-sport court, kid’s play area, picnic pavilion, a skate spot

Concept 2: Meander | Lawn space for soccer and other uses, multi-sport court, kid’s play area, picnic pavilion, fitness equipment, built-in benches + swing seating

Overall site improvements will include new lighting, updated landscaping, and enhanced views of the river and East Nashville.

Ready to play weigh in? Click the button below to take the survey.
 
POLL
 
How often do you go on vacation?
A. Once a year
B. 2-3 times a year
C. 4-5 times a year
D. 5+ times a year
E. What’s a vacation?

Congratulations to Tyler R. for winning a $50 gift card to our online shop, Six & Main. Did you know you could be our next winner? Answer this week’s survey questions for a chance to score a gift card!
 
Events
 

Today, March 27
  • Community Yoga Project | Monday, March 27 | 5-6 p.m. | Morgan Park Community Center, 411 Hume St. | Free | Bring your own mat to this beginner-friendly yoga session.
  • Sfera Wine Dinner | Monday, March 27 | 7-10 p.m. | White Limozeen, 101 20th Ave. N. | $120 | The six course tasting menu showcases items from the restaurant’s new menu curated by Chef Angeline Chiang and will be paired with four of Sfera’s complementary wines.
Tuesday, March 28
  • Bryce Vine | Tuesday, March 28 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $22.50+ | The artist brings his “Serotonin” tour to Nashville with special guest Black Party.
Wednesday, March 29
  • Bird Banding at Warner Park | Wednesday, March 29 | 12-4 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Observe how federally licensed bird banders collect information at the park.
Thursday, March 30
  • Preds Foundation 2023 Wine Festival & Tasting | Thursday, March 30 | 6-10 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $89+ | The 16th annual event features higher-end wines, beer, and spirits + food samplings from local restaurants and an extensive silent auction.
  • The Hampton Rooftop - House Parties | Thursday, March 30 | 7-10 p.m. | The Hampton Social, 201 1st Ave. S. | Free | This month’s lineup includes performances by Jake Puliti, Graham Barhham, Zach Steinza, and Roman Alexander.
Friday, March 31
  • Cocktails & Community | Friday, March 31-Saturday, April 1 | 7-11 p.m. | Fairlane Hotel, 401 Union St. | Cost of purchase | This pop-up series encourages conversation over cocktails or mocktails.

Plan ahead with our community events calendar
Click here to have your event featured.
 
News Notes
 

Weather
  • 67º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Open
  • The Gluten Free Goose is now open in South Nashville at 6601 Sugar Valley Dr. The dedicated gluten-free bakery serves a variety of desserts and baked goods, some of which are vegan and dairy-free, including cookies, cupcakes, donuts, muffins, and cake jars. Browse the full menu.
Concert
  • Queen and Adam Lambert are bringing their 14-date “Rhapsody” tour to Nashville this fall. The show will take over Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Watch
  • Apple TV+ series “My Kind of Country” is now streaming. The music competition show, which takes place in Nashville, is co-produced by Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves + features Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton, and Orville Peck as talent scouts. Watch the first three episodes.
Tech
  • Headed to a Preds game or concert soon? Bridgestone Arena has installed new ticket scanning pedestals at all main entrances. The scanners allow guests to tap a mobile wallet or scan a barcode.
Sports
  • The Nashville Predators unveiled a ~12-ft statue of retired goalie Pekka Rinne. The 900-pound piece was commissioned through Clarksville-based season ticket holder Scott Wise. The statue is on permanent display outside of Bridgestone Arena.
  • Nashville SC fell to FC Cincinnati in a 1-0 loss at GEODIS Park on Saturday night — the team’s first defeat of the season. The next home match is Saturday, April 8 against Toronto FC.
Drink
  • TailGate Brewery is releasing a new brew today in collaboration with the Nashville Zoo and Nashville AAZK. Tim Macaw Blueberry Blonde Ale is inspired by the zoo’s hyacinth macaws. Attend the release party tonight at 6 p.m. at TailGate’s Charlotte Pike headquarters.
Real Estate
  • Southern Living Magazine’s 2023 Idea House is under construction in the Leiper’s Fork area. The 5,600-sqft home will be open for public tours from August to December — look out for the music room with a grand piano, decor inspired by local artists, and a party barn for entertaining.
Finance
  • Experts at The Ascent have sorted through hundreds of credit cards so far this year. And their top five bonus cards are (cue drumroll)... these five. 👀*
The Word
Seasonal
 
 
Civic
 
Two draft redistricting maps released
NASH_MetroCouncil_Redistricting_ProposalA_March2023.png
The two initial draft maps released show Nashville with 15 districts and five at-large members (left) and 17 districts and three at-large members (right).
Metro Planning released two draft redistricting maps on Friday that comply with the new state law capping Metro Council at 20 members.
Residents have multiple ways to provide feedback this week: Attend one of these in-person events or submit comments virtually. The virtual option allows users to review and rate other comments and see responses from Metro Planning staff. Submissions will close on Friday, March 31 at which point Metro Planning will begin work on a second draft expected to be released next week.

Metro Council will hold a public hearing on the reduced council size on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Metro Courthouse. This is what to expect if you choose to attend and speak.

Note: The maps released Friday will not necessarily reflect the final map or maps considered by council.
 
The Wrap
 
Dylan Today’s Edition By:
Dylan Aycock
From the Editor
In case you missed it, Radnor Lake is now home to two more eaglets. Check out this clip captured by Park Ranger Steve Ward, and learn more about the park’s bald eagle nest.
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback      ›
Subscribe      ›
Advertise      ›
Shop      ›
 
 

* This content is paid advertising, or contains links to our Six & Main marketplace, or affiliate partners which we may receive a commission from. ^ This content is created by our content studio.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | SHOP