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On deck at First Horizon Park: Nashville Sounds’ 2025 season

A fish eye lens photo from the fifth row of the upper deck of the stands at First Horizon Park, positioned directly behind home plate. The stands are full and a player is preparing to bat.

Help First Horizon Park blow out its 10 birthday candles. | Photo via Nashville Sounds

This will come as no curveball to fans, but the Nashville Sounds are back in action for Opening Day at First Horizon Park on Friday, March 28.

The schedule

Friday’s opener at 6:35 p.m. against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will begin a three-game homestand.

Whether you call them heroes or legends, you can meet a few during Sunday’s game. “Sandlot” actors Shane Obedzinski (Repeat), Victor DiMattia (Timmy Timmons), and Grant Gelt (Bertram) will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs on the concourse to raise money for Play Forever.

If you can’t make it, there are over 70 opportunities to visit the ballpark this season. View the full schedule + take note of these upcoming home games:

Memphis Redbirds (April 8-13)
Durham Bulls (April 22-27)
Norfolk Tides (May 6-11)

A photo of blurred fans' hands in the air and a blurred player in the background. The up-close and clear view is of Booster, who is also throwing his hands in the air. — It’s a big year for Booster, who also turns 10. Help him celebrate on Saturday, April 26. | Photo via Nashville Sounds

The promotions

Fans can expect recurring seasonal promotions, such as Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays, Throwback Thursdays, and Friday Fireworks. Plus, it pays to get to select games early for the giveaways. The first 1,000 fans in the gates can snag a reversible UT blanket (April 12 + Aug. 27), a throwback windbreaker (April 23 + Sept. 10), a Rick Sweet bobble’stache (June 18 + Aug. 30), and more.

A decade of First Horizon Park

No one holds a candle to you, First Horizon Park. Opening weekend also kicks off a big milestone for the ballpark — 10 years as the home of the Sounds.

The venue, previously called First Tennessee Park, opened on April 17, 2015, following the team’s 37th and final season at Greer Stadium. Nearly 10,500 fans were cheering from the stands that day — a sellout crowd.

Pro tip: First Horizon Park has this helpful guide to prepare for game day — from parking instructions to an A to Z list of policies. Especially of note, First Horizon Park is a cashless facility, clear bag policies are in place + all ticketing is mobile.

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Events

Today, March 30

Women Em-Power Panel Discussion | Thursday, March 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kreate Hub Nashville, 309 Plus Park Blvd. | Free | The event features female entrepreneurs from a range of industries, including luxury fragrance, tattoos, insurance, and lifestyle coaching.

Friday, March 31

One Vision of Queen feat. Marc Martel | Friday, March 31 | 7 p.m. | The Fisher Center at Belmont University, 2020 Belmont Blvd. | $35+ | Marc Martel performs a selection of famous QUEEN songs.
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.

Saturday, April 1

Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues | Saturday, April 1 | 12 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $50+ | Cheer on the Preds on home ice.
Legacy of Tennessee State Parks Speaker Series | Saturday, April 1 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | Free | Hear from Bob Fulcher, founder of the Tennessee State Parks Folklife Project, about musical, storytelling, and craft traditions across the state.

Sunday, April 2

Spring Celebration - Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday, April 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fifth + Broadway, 5036 Broadway | Free | The first 150 kids to visit the Music City Shop will receive a free basket.
Miranda Sings Live | Sunday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TPAC, James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $45+ | Colleen Ballinger is an actor, comedian, trained vocalist, writer, and executive producer.

Monday, April 3

Disney Trivia | Monday, April 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Grab your fellow princes and princesses and put your knowledge of Disney to the test.

Tuesday, April 4

Breland & Friends | Tuesday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $25+ | The second annual concert benefits the Oasis Center and features performances by Breland, Danielle Bradbery, Ingrid Andress, and more.

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News Notes

Weather

71º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain

Development

1920s-inspired Underground Cocktail Club could be coming to Printers Alley pending Metro approval. The space near Alley Taps was previously slated for a sports bar and sits beneath the One Nashville parking garage. Stay tuned for an opening date. (Nashville Post)

Opening

Alcohol-free beer, wine, and spirits retailer Killjoy will host its grand opening at The Loading Dock (2028A Lindell Ave.) on Saturday, April 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. The $12 cover charge gets you free cocktails, charcuterie, tastings, and the opportunity to enter raffles — cocktail attire recommended, not required.

Coming Soon

South Carolina-based New York Butcher Shoppe — a specialty grocer offering meats, cheeses, and other items — has plans to open in Green Hills in late summer. The store will take a space at 2002 Richard Jones Rd., close to Green Hills Grille, and mark the retailer’s first Tennessee location. (Nashville Post)

Biz

Also setting its sights on Green Hills is DraftKings Sports & Social. The themed chain offers a restaurant and bar with a gaming element and has plans to open by the end of the year in the former Panera Bread space at The Mall at Green Hills. (Nashville Post)

Announced

Sam Hunt will join the growing number of artists performing at the second annual Breland and Friends concert at Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, April 4. The concert benefits Oasis Center and previously announced special guests also include Alana Springsteen and Gary Levox of Rascal Flatts.

Watch

“CMT Defining: Carly Pearce” airs on CMT tonight at 9 p.m. The documentary shares behind-the-scenes footage from Pearce’s Nashville show when she recorded the “Live From Music City” album and other highlights from her career.

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Award

👏 A round of applause for Bastion Chef Josh Habiger

Bastion Chef Josh Habiger named 2023 James Beard Award finalist

The stage at the Musicians Hall of Fame is set for the James Beard Award finalists announcement, complete with a podium and TV.

We’re shining a spotlight on Nashville’s 2023 James Beard Award finalist. | Photo by NASHtoday

Music City was representing at the James Beard Foundation’s nominations ceremony in more than one way.

Not only was the event held at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum — Nashville’s first time hosting the foundation — but Bastion’s very own Chef Josh Habiger was named a finalist for Best Chef: Southeast.

The finalists competing for the Best Chef: Southeast title at the June 5 ceremony are as follows.

Josh Habiger, Bastion (Nashville, TN)
Sam Fore, Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites (Lexington, KY)
Sam Hart, Counter- (Charlotte, NC)
Terry Koval, The Deer and the Dove (Decatur, GA)
Paul Smith, 1010 Bridge (Charleston, WV)

Habiger has been recognized as a semifinalist in this category three previous times before this year. Bastion, a 24-seat restaurant in Wedgewood-Houston, is open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday and the bar is open nightly. Pro tip: Some reservations are still available for April seatings + May 10-31 reservations open on Saturday.

In case you missed it, five Nashville-based semifinalists were in the running for various categories this year.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Skylar Webb

From the Editor

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