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Food

🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

2 more ideal munchies

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Today, April 20

St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Health & Fitness Expo | Thursday, April 20-Friday, April 21 | Times vary | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. N. | Free | Gear up for race weekend at the health and fitness expo.
Earth Day Supper That Sustains Us | Thursday, April 20-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | 1 Kitchen at 1 Hotel Nashville, 710 Demonbreun St. | $95 | Featuring dishes made with Bloomsbury Farm produce.

Friday, April 21

New in Nashville | Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | TPAC, Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $35+ | Nashville Ballet’s 2022-2023 season concludes with a celebration of long-time Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.
David Spade | Friday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $65+ | The comedian and former SNL star brings his stand-up show to the Nashville Comedy Festival.

Saturday, April 22

Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles Football Club | Saturday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $21+ | Watch the Boys in Gold play on “Sustainability Night.”
The Nashville Brew Project | Saturday, April 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Nectar: Urban Cantina, 206 McGavock Pk. | $20+ | Join The Nashville Food Project for a beer festival featuring specialty small-batch brews and bites from local favorites.
Spring Fling at the Museum | Saturday, April 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $27.95 | Celebrate Earth Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum while making floral crafts + clay pinch pots, and collaborating on a community project.*

Sunday, April 23

Ali Wong | Sunday, April 23 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $55+ | Have a laugh with the stand-up comic and star of Netflix’s “Beef.”

Monday, April 24

Book Signing with Kristin Chenoweth | Monday, April 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | $25.50 | Grab a signed copy of Kristin Chenoweth’s new book, “I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.”

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News Notes

Announced

We have a “Good Feeling” about this. Rapper Flo Rida will headline the 2023 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Saturday, Aug. 5. Chris Janson, Gavin DeGraw, and Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil are also scheduled to perform during race weekend (Aug. 4-6). See the full lineup. (WTVF)

Biz

Nashville Sweets is relocating from East Nashville to the west side this summer. The bakery plans to open in late July in the Charlotte Park area — 6104 Robertson Ave. Follow the business on Instagram for updates. (Nashville Post)
Speaking of baked goods, Birmingham-based Hero Doughnuts & Buns plans to open in Sylvan Heights (4013 Charlotte Ave.) next month. The restaurant serves a variety of breakfast + lunch items — stay tuned for the opening.

State

A special election for House District 52 is set for Thursday, Aug. 3. The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on Thursday, June 15. The voter registration deadline for the primary election is Tuesday, May 16. (The Tennessean)

Cause

Topgolf Nashville announced a benefit concert with all proceeds going to the Caring for Covenant Fund. “Driving for Good,” scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, will take place at The Cowan (500 Cowan St.) with performances by Canaan Smith, McKenzie Porter, and more. Tickets are $35. (WTVF)

Drink

W Nashville’s inaugural Spirit Week kicks off Monday, April 24. Enjoy guided spirit tastings at the hotel’s “Meet the Distiller” tastings April 24-27. The series will conclude on Friday, April 28 with a whiskey-inspired Social Hour at The Dutch from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Civic

🗣️ Public hearing scheduled for final Titans stadium vote

Nashville’s stadium deal: What to know ahead of the final vote and public hearing

Here’s what the new stadium could look like. | Rendering via Tennessee Titans

Nashville’s stadium deal is moving closer to the end zone with a final vote scheduled next week.

Metro Council will consider the $2.1 billion proposal to replace Nissan Stadium with an enclosed structure on Tuesday, April 25. The deal passed on second reading (25-11) this week after five hours of debate. Here’s what to know ahead of the vote:

What’s on the agenda

The council will consider two pieces of legislation related to the stadium deal:

A bill (BL2023-1741) that will allow for the construction of a new enclosed stadium and the Sports Authority’s issuance of revenue bonds. It also establishes a zone where sales tax revenue would be used to support stadium maintenance and related projects.
A resolution (RS2023-2044) creating the Nashville Needs Impact Fund that would serve Davidson County nonprofits. The Tennessee Titans would contribute $1 million to the fund in the first year of the lease, totaling ~$47 million over the next 30 years.

Get involved

Nashville residents will have a chance to weigh in before the third and final vote. If you plan to speak at the public hearing, head to the Metro Courthouse at 1 Public Sq. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m and will include up to four hours of public comment — two hours each for those who support or oppose the deal.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

From the editor
All aboard. Yesterday we asked our Instagram followers if they could name the location of this mural. If you’d like to play along, here’s the first hint: It’s painted on the side of a parking garage.

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