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• Nashville Sounds vs. Norfolk Tides | Tuesday, April 11-Sunday, April 16 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Norfolk Tides in a six-game, at-home series.

• Southern Rounds | Wednesday, April 12 | 6 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $20 | Listen to three songwriters behind hits recorded by George Strait, Alan Jackson, Niko Moon, and others.
• An Evening for Education | Wednesday, April 12 | 8 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $75+ | Crockett Elementary’s Inaugural Songwriters Night will be headlined by Chris DeStefano, Kelley Lovelace, and JT Harding — tickets include two beverage tickets and a snack ticket.

• Colors Of Shelby Art Show | Thursday, April 13-Sunday, April 16 | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free+ | Peruse plein air artwork by The Chestnut Group — a portion of the proceeds will support Friends of Shelby Park’s efforts to preserve and enhance the park’s native ecosystems, historic features, and recreational resources.
• Beginner’s Introduction to Loom Knitting | Thursday, April 13 | 5:30-8 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $65 | This beginner level class includes a drink ticket and instruction on how to knit on a round loom by creating slipper socks.

• “Friends” Trivia Night | Friday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Craft Brewed, 2502 8th Ave. S. | Free | Flex your knowledge of “Friends” for the chance to win prizes.

• Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival | Saturday, April 15 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Nashville Public Square, 1 Public Square | Free | Festival highlights include Japanese music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, art, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, and more.
• Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway and Loretta | Saturday, April 15 | 3-5 p.m. | The Troubadour Nashville, 2416 Music Valley Dr. | $40 | The tribute show is part of a celebration in honor of the late Loretta Lynn’s birthday.

• Edible Nashville 2023 Spring Farm Dinner | Friday, May 5-Saturday May 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Delvin Farms, 6361 Cox Rd., College Grove | $200 | Enjoy an evening under the stars at this farm-to-table dinner in the strawberry fields of Delvin Farms with local chefs, brewers, distillers, artisans, and musicians.

• Metro Council unanimously voted, 36-0, to reappoint Rep. Justin Jones as the interim representative for House District 52. Jones was expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday. (The Tennessean)
• Three Tennessee judges have temporarily halted a law that would shrink Metro Council’s size in half. The pause means Metro Nashville will move through the Aug. 3 election with 40 members on the ballot. (The Tennessean)

• Shotgun Willie’s will relocate to 1500 Gallatin Pk. S. near Eastside Bowl in September. The East Nashville, Texas-style barbecue staple indicates patrons can expect a 1,000-gallon smoker, plenty of parking spaces, and perhaps a mechanical bull.

• Don’t have this on your calendar? Flag on the play. The Tennessee Titans are hosting Titans Draft Night at 6th & Peabody on Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. Expect appearances from T-Rac and Titans cheerleaders + giveaways at the free, all-ages event.
• Vanderbilt is headed to the NCAA Bowling Final Four on Friday. The second-seeded Commodores will take on Arkansas State at the national semifinals in Las Vegas. The feat marks the 10th time the team has made it to the Final Four since the program was formed 19 years ago. (WSMV)

• In honor of Fan Appreciation Week, Ford Ice Center will host free public skates through Friday, April 14 in Bellevue and Antioch. Plus, wear your Preds gear for 20% off food and beverage while you skate. See the times.

• No “Almost Maybes” here. Jordan Davis is bringing his “Damn Good Time” tour to Ascend Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 1. The country star will be joined by special guests Gabby Barrett, Jameson Rodgers, and Georgia Webster. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
• Lil Baby is set to perform at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9 in support of the “It’s Only Us” tour with special guests The Kid LAROI, Gloss Up, Rylo Rodriguez, and Hunxho. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.

• Think you could turn one of our newsletters into a poem? Spread your creative wings with our poetry contest. The rules: Craft a 75-word or less poem using the words that appeared in our Wednesday, April 5 newsletter. Submit before Sunday, April 16 for a chance at a NASHtoday feature.

• Today is National Pet Day. Celebrate your fur babies with our brand partner, Hannah Chloe Co. From bandanas to bows, your adorable pet will appreciate these gifts. Shop now.

• Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This oceanfront suite in Bermuda is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.