Weekend Forecast

🌧️ Expect a chance of rain on Saturday and temps in the high 40s.

Howdy, Nashville — Skylar here. The chilly weather has me curling up inside most days. Between this and one of my 2024 goals being to learn a new craft, I’m eyeing tickets to the hand embroidery class on Sunday. Keep scrolling for eight other upcoming events.

Events

Friday, April 14

Colors Of Shelby Art Show | Friday, April 14-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.
Mindful Mixology Masterclass | Friday, April 14 | 5-6:30 p.m. | 1 Kitchen at 1 Hotel Nashville, 710 Demonbreun St. | $60 | Craft your own spicy margarita and espresso martini at this mindful mixology class.

Saturday, April 15

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival | Saturday, April 15 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Public Square Park, 1 Public Square | Free | Festival highlights include Japanese music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, and more.
Book Signings | Saturday, April 15 | 3-5 p.m. | Jefferson Street Sound Museum, 2004 Jefferson St. | Cost of purchase | Attend book signings for Lorenzo Washington’s “Rising Above” and Tom Adkinson’s “100 Things To Do in Nashville Before You Die.”
Punk Rock Flea Market Murfreesboro | Saturday, April 15 | 12-10 p.m. | Hop Springs Beer Park, 6790 John Bragg Hwy. | $5 | Head south to Murfreesboro for 100+ vendors, music, and food trucks.

Sunday, April 16

Sylvan Park Puppy Play Day | Sunday, April 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Richland Park, 4601 Charlotte Pk. | Free | Grab your pups and head to the park for playtime, dog-centric vendors, and hot dogs from Daddy’s Dogs.
Garden Tee Party | Sunday, April 16 | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd. | $40 | Enjoy a luxury picnic set up, cocktails, live painting, and more — tickets include brunch bites and two glasses of bubbles.

Plan Ahead

4 Bridges Arts Festival | Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $0-$5 | Take a road trip to Chattanooga and shop with 140+ artists at the annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival while enjoying great art, live music, food trucks, and kids activities.*

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Editor’s Pick

Open

In case you missed it, Surefire Coffee Co. opened in Germantown at 1421B 2nd Ave. N. The coffee shop is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for your coffee needs — just walk up to the to-go window.

Drink

Speaking of beverages, spring into the weekend with a Sunset Boulevard iced tea from Barista Parlor or a Lavender Haze latte from 8th and Roast. That’s not all. We’re sharing 10 more spring-inspired sips to quench your thirst.

Sports

Talk about a comeback. After the Nashville Sounds’ thrilling 11-inning win over the Norfolk Tides on Tuesday night, we’re itching to get back to the ballpark. Don’t miss Friday Fireworks, a hockey jersey giveaway on Saturday (first 1,000 fans), and Sunday Family Fun Day. Tickets are available.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Savannah, GA

Great Escapes: Our guide to Savannah, GA

See Forsyth Park in person — it’s worth it. | Photo by RICtoday

Planning a getaway? Check out Savannah, Georgia — a staple of Southern hospitality. Fall in love with the live oak trees and Spanish moss lining the sidewalks, the diverse cuisine, and the art around every corner.

Why go: There’s something for everyone in Savannah — and it’s easy to navigate through different neighborhoods. We traveled by foot, but there’s also a free trolley bus for popular sites in the Historic District.
Explore: Take in the art + soul of Savannah at City Market, where you can shop handmade jewelry and accessories from local artisans.
Outdoors: Plot a walking route to a few of the 22 squares — there’s history around every corner.
Vrbo: Historic row home steps from Forsyth Park (~$262/night)

Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Going offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*

Shop

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Listen

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Outdoors

Tomorrow is National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.

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