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Where to spin your way through Record Store Day
A record store with multiple rows of vinyl records and posters lining the wall.
Don’t forget to add Phonoluxe Records to your Record Store Day crawl — they won’t have RSD releases, but expect some new inventory. | Photo by @whoa1.0
Set your alarms early on Saturday — Record Store Day returns April 22. The special day for vinyl lovers and collectors occurs twice a year: once in the spring and again on Black Friday. Both times, musicians release special edition records in limited quantities.

We’ve rounded up six participating record stores below.

Grimey’s New & Preloved Music, 1060 E. Trinity Ln.

What to expect: Grimey’s opens early at 10 a.m. and will be serving up RSD titles via its “menu ordering system” at the back entrance. Grab breakfast or lunch from The Secret Bodega next door at Living Waters Brewing, plus enjoy music from WNXA DJs in the record store from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Groove, 1103 Calvin Ave.

What to expect: The celebration begins at 9 a.m. with RSD releases, food and drink vendors, and a charity auction. Acme Radio Live will be onsite with a stacked lineup of local artists.

The Great Escape Nashville, Locations vary

What to expect: All locations — West Nashville, Madison, and Murfreesboro — open four hours early at 8 a.m. with a large selection of RSD releases and in-store specials. Arrive early for poster, button, and tote bag giveaways.

A blue bin with stacks of vinyl records.

Flip through McKay’s daily inventory while you’re out celebrating Record Store Day. | Photo by NASHtoday

McKay’s, 636 Old Hickory Blvd.

What to expect: McKay’s opens at 9 a.m. and will have exclusive releases on top of its regular vinyl inventory (25,000+ on any given day). A limited-edition RSD poster will be available while supplies last.

Vinyl Tap, 2038 Greenwood Ave.

What to expect: Stop by the record store and bar’s Record Store Day party from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. for exclusive releases, food, live music, family-friendly activities, and a market curated by Be Good Market.

Swaggie Records, 211 Union St.

What to expect: This downtown record store (located in The Stahlman building) will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pro tip: Whether you’re a Swiftie trying to score the new “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” LP or you’re searching for special releases from Dolly Parton, Pearl Jam, or Elton John, the 2023 RSD selection varies at each store — arrive early and prepare to wait in line.
Events
Today, April 18
  • Taylor Swift Trivia Night | Tuesday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free | Calling all Swifties for a night of trivia with friends — the top three teams receive gift cards.
  • King Tut’s | Nashville Hidden Gems: Ramadan Nights Dinner | Tuesday, April 18 | 7:15 p.m. | King Tut’s, 3716 Nolensville Pk. | $64 | This multi-course collaborative dinner features dishes like Moroccan harira soup and piri piri roasted chicken.
  • School Night | Tuesday, April 18 | 5:30 p.m. | The Electric Jane, 1301 Division St. | $12.05 | Discover new music with performances by Candi Carpenter, Parson James, and Abbey Cone.
Wednesday, April 19
  • Jazz Appreciation Month Roundtable | Wednesday, April 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Hear from panelists Kevin L. Robertson, Ragan Whiteside, Rick Scott, and Nicole Zuraitis.
  • Generous Helpings | Wednesday, April 19 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $75 | A showcase of some of the city’s best food, fine wine, and craft beer benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Thursday, April 20
Friday, April 21
  • Rites of Spring | Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22 | 5 p.m. | Vanderbilt University Alumni Lawn, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl. | $50 | This year’s lineup features performances by Ferg, Dayglow, Sean Kingston, and more.
Saturday, April 22
  • Dogs and Dogwoods | Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Celebrate the blooming of Cheekwood’s dogwood collection with dog-friendly vendors.
  • NBM Food Festival | Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | Hadley Park Community Center, 1037 28th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | The inaugural festival will feature 70 Black-owned vendors and food trucks, as well as live music, games, and other activities.
Plan Ahead
  • Hip Hop Cinderella | Saturday, April 29-Sunday, May 21 | 2-3 p.m. | Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St. | $20-$25 | Ring in the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop with a futuristic remake of a classic fairytale, complete with a wicked stepmother, two social media-obsessed stepsisters, a dreamy prince + a rap competition.*
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Drink

Rebel Rabbit, the first federally legal cannabis seltzer, is celebrating two years of business
Presented by a NASHtoday Partner
A frothy can of seltzer being opened.
Crack open a good time. | Photo by Rebel Rabbit
A relaxing, tasty sipping experience with none of the hangover? We’re in. This spring, we’re sipping on Rebel Rabbit’s cannabis-infused seltzer.

Founded in 2021 in Greenville, SC (hey, GVLtoday), Rebel Rabbit’s mission is to create products that lead to a more balanced life. Their all-natural, high-quality seltzer is designed for anyone looking to cut back on alcohol (and all its negative effects) while still maintaining that elevated experience you get from sipping on an exquisitely crafted drink.

So, what’s on the menu? Rebel Rabbit’s seltzers are available in:
  • Varying concentrations: Wild Hare (10 mg) and Mild Hare (5 mg)
  • Fun flavors: Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, and Lemon Lime
Bonus: Shop online or find Rebel Rabbit locally at Burning Acre (2484 Park Plus Dr., Columbia).*
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Please note: Rebel Rabbit advises consumers to read the company’s terms & conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume Delta-8 or Delta-9 before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by NASHtoday.
News Notes
Number
  • Nate Bargatze’s hometown show at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday broke the venue’s attendance record with 19,365 people. The Old Hickory native launched his comedy career at Zanies before rising to fame with two hit Netflix specials, including 2019’s “The Tennessee Kid.”
Drink
  • Nashville Zoo’s annual Brew at the Zoo returns Friday, June 2. The event features over 60 craft breweries, food trucks, and a curated selection of wines, ciders, seltzers, and hard sodas. Other activities include live music, animal encounters, and a nighttime stroll through DinoTrek.
Concert
  • The cast of “Nashville” is reuniting for an international tour this fall. Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio will play the Ryman Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 25 before jetting off to the UK in October. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. (CMT)
  • Grammy Award-winning artist Erykah Badu is bringing her “Unfollow Me” tour to Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, July 18. Tickets go on sale Thursday afternoon.
Festival
  • The 39th annual Main Street Festival takes over Historic Downtown Franklin this weekend (Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23). The arts and crafts street festival is free to attend and boasts food and drink vendors, children’s activities, live music, a beer garden, and more.
Plan Ahead
  • The Bluebird Cafe will host Open House events on May 5-7 in celebration of Taylor Swift’s Nashville tour stops. Visit for daily giveaways, photo stations, and other pre-show festivities. Swift performed there for the first time in 2004 and returned in 2018 for a surprise performance.
  • Calling all musicians. Make Music Nashville, a city-wide celebration of live music, returns Wednesday, June 21. The free festival is now accepting venue and performer applications. Stay tuned for the schedule.
Shop
  • This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.
Correction
  • Well, that was a gutter ball. We referenced Vanderbilt’s weekend NCAA women’s bowling championship victory and noted they won against Arkansas. The team beat Arkansas State to be exact.
 
Answered

Yesterday we asked “Which Lower Broadway honky tonk now resides in the space formerly home to Bettie Page Clothing?”

‘Queen of Pinups:' Bettie Page set to receive Nashville historical marker
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Bettie Page Clothing was located on the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue North. | Photo via Google Street View
Although the majority of readers guessed Ole Red, the correct answer is Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row.

Bettie Page Clothing opened in summer 2013 at 400 Broadway in the space formerly home to Gruhn Guitars — now Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. Though the store was inspired by the “Queen of Pin-ups” and Nashville native Bettie Page, the boutique on Broadway wasn’t the company’s first location. The first Bettie Page Clothing store opened in Las Vegas in 2006.

However, one year after opening in Music City, Bettie Page Clothing lost the right to use Page’s name and image and rebranded as “Tatyana.”

Today, the Estate of Bettie Page manages an online clothing store with dresses, shoes, hand bags, accessories, and other fashion inspired by the late Nashvillian. One of the latest items to hit the shop is a “Bettie Page Day” poster for Saturday’s historical marker dedication.
The Wrap
 
Dylan

Today’s edition by:
Dylan
From the editor
Vinyl Lab and Oh Boy Records are hosting a Record Store Day after party at The Vinyl Lounge — 1414 3rd Ave. S., Ste. 102. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. with performances by The Wild Feathers, JD Clayton, The Young Fables, and more.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get to know Nashville native Bettie Page.
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