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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom

Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast

Let mom enjoy the outdoors and drink wine without the mess with these non-tipping wine coolers by Toadfish.
Don’t forget to add this Capers Solid Pine Adirondack Chair by Palmetto Craft to make the outdoor experience even better.
If mom loves spending time hitting the trails, these water and stain-repellent pants by Columbia are a must.

The art collector

Add to mom’s art collection with this Music City skyline guitar by Valentina Harper Art. Does it get any more NASH than that?
For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.

The fashion lover

Add to your mom’s jewelry collection with these gate arches earrings by Cori Rose Jewelry, which pair perfectly with sarongs from Honeyluv Designs LLC.

While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

Wait, there’s more... Click the button below to explore presents for mothers who love home decor, snacks, beverages, and more.

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Events

Today, April 27

Titans Draft Night | Thursday, April 27 | 6-9 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S. | Free | Watch the 2023 NFL Draft with T-Rac, Titans cheerleaders, and other fans.
Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! | Thursday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TPAC, Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $34+ | Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, listener contestants, and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news.

Friday, April 28

Katt Williams | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. N. | $59+ | The artist brings his “2023 And Me” comedy tour to Nashville.
Fridays by the River | Friday, April 28 | 3-8 p.m. | Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion, 1801 Davidson St. | Free | This pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music benefits Shelby Park and Bottoms.

Saturday, April 29

Willie Nelson 90th Birthday Celebration | Saturday, April 29 | 5 p.m. | Redheaded Stranger, 305 Arrington St. | Cost of purchase | Redheaded Stranger and Shotgun Willie’s BBQ team up for a special menu in honor of Willie Nelson.
Music and Magic | Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $16+ | Enjoy a magical morning with the Nashville Symphony and a live magician as they perform melodies from “Harry Potter,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and more.

Sunday, April 30

80s Themed Trivia Night | Sunday, April 30 | 6 p.m. | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, 431 11th Ave. N. | Free | Chow down on craft burgers while playing 80s-themed trivia.

Monday, May 1

Girl Named Tom | Monday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $25+ | The sibling trio and season 21 winners of NBC’s “The Voice” will be joined by supporting artist Brandon Ratcliff.

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Arts

✨ Experience an illuminating light installation at Cheekwood this summer

Presented by a NASHtoday Partner

Slideshow of installations from the upcoming LIGHT exhibit at Cheekwood in Nashville TN.

LIGHT: Bruce Munro is a campus-wide, immersive experience at Cheekwood celebrating the 10th anniversary of an exhibition by the same name held at Cheekwood in 2013. | Photos by Serena Munro and Mark Pickthall via Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Ready for some bright summer nights, Nashville? LIGHT: Bruce Munro is a magical, majestic + memorable exhibition on view this summer at Cheekwood.

Featuring the work of renowned British installation artist Bruce Munro, the exhibition is an immersive experience of illuminative art set against the backdrop of Cheekwood’s lush summer gardens. Pro tip: Purchase your tickets early.

Here’s how you can see the sights:

Thursday Night Out featuring LIGHT: Bruce Munro

When: Thursdays starting May 4 through October 26 from 5-9 p.m.

Enjoy food, drink, art + song amidst Bruce Munro’s spectacular light installations. A diverse music lineup provides an eclectic soundtrack as you sip seasonal drinks + savor irresistible bites from the city’s favorite food trucks and Café 29.

Under the Stars

When: Friday, July 21, Friday-Sunday, August 25-27, and Friday, September 8

Over five summer nights, linger + lounge under the stars at Cheekwood as music fills the air. The region’s finest jazz and bluegrass musicians and singers perform while guests enjoy seasonal bites, wine, local brews, craft cocktails, and more.*

Mark your calendar

News Notes

Open

Tennessee’s first Saltgrass Steak House is now open at Opry Mills. The Texas-based restaurant chain serves chargrilled steaks, chicken, and seafood, as well as desserts made from scratch daily.

Civic

Mayor John Cooper will deliver the 60th State of Metro address at Bellevue’s new Lawson High School (8001 Hwy. 70 S.) at 10 a.m. today. This event is open to the public and will be streamed via the Metro Nashville Network + Mayor Cooper’s Facebook page.

Biz

Crossville-based tech startup Whisper Aero is expanding to Nashville. The company’s 8,000-sqft facility will house design, engineering, and rapid prototyping operations. Whisper Aero raised $32 million in funding from its Series A round. (Nashville Business Journal)

Announced

Calling all local bands. Nashville Superspeedway is seeking full band acts of any genre to perform during the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend (Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25). Bands will play 45-minute sets and receive compensation. Apply before Friday, May 19.

Eat

Gordon Jewish Community Center will host the Nashville Jewish Food Festival on Sunday, May 7. Some of the participating vendors include Butcher and Bee, Upstate Pierogi Co., and East Tasty. Food tickets will be available for purchase at the event.

Watch

The year was 1973. The Belcourt Theatre’s 18-film “1973" series kicks off Friday, May 19 and runs through Thursday, June 8. “The Sting,” “Robin Hood,” and “Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid” are among the screenings. Tickets and series passes are on sale now.

Shop

Do you love Tennessee’s license plate design? If you’re bobbing your head, this one’s for you. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled its first line of License Plate Bobbles to celebrate License Plates Day (April 25). The bobbles are $30 each and will ship in August.

Development

👀 All eyes on Nashville’s East Bank

Tennessee Titans receive final approval for new enclosed stadium

A draft design of the domed stadium’s exterior. | Rendering via Tennessee Titans and Manica

By now, you likely know the 60,000-seat, enclosed stadium plan is moving forward. The $2.1 billion proposal was approved in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

So what’s next? Yesterday, the team announced the new structure is expected to break ground in “early-to-mid 2024,” with an opening anticipated in 2027.

Questions remain on the final design and exact construction timeline, but here are a few key details to know as the project gets underway.

The new stadium will be constructed east of Nissan Stadium on land that is currently parking lots.
Nissan Stadium is to be demolished after the new structure is operational. Metro will receive ~66 acres of land along the Cumberland River, including the existing stadium site.
The new stadium will host Titans and TSU games + a variety of “other sporting, entertainment, and civic events,” according to the team. It could also host the Super Bowl, professional and college playoffs, and WrestleMania.

As we learn more about the next steps, continue to submit your stadium questions via this form. Earlier this week, we asked how you would vote — scroll to see the results.

Answered

We asked how you would vote on the stadium deal and here’s what you said:

Out of 131 responses in this reader poll, 61% voted “yes — stadium deal approval,” while the remaining 39% voted “no — deny stadium deal.”

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Ready for the cheesiest news you’ll read all day? I mean that literally — The Grilled Cheeserie added mac-and-cheese bowls to its menu. The Hillsboro Village and food truck staple is known for melts and tomato soup, but we’re eager to try the new creation made with Nicoletto’s pasta.

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