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Spring has sprung at Centennial Park. | Photo by @theallienicole
Happy May, Nashville. We’re looking forward to fewer showers and more flowers around Music City. If you’re anticipating warmer weather, outdoor markets, and spring festivals — you’re not alone. Grab your planner and read on for some of the top happenings this month.

Spring Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Cost of purchase | Shop fine crafts from jewelry, clay, and leather to wood, glass, and paintings at the 52nd annual event.

Sevier Park Fest | Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln. | $10 | This community festival features 10+ artists across two stages and plenty of kid’s activities.

Tennessee Renaissance Festival | Weekends in May | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Castle Gwynn, 2135 Newcastle Rd., Arrington | $25+ | Journey to 16th century England for specialty foods, magic shows, jousting, a marketplace, and more.

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What do jousting, knighting ceremonies, and Celtic music have in common? | Photo via Tennessee Renaissance Festival

Iroquois Steeplechase | Saturday, May 13 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Percy Warner Park, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. | $50+ | The annual event attracts thousands for a day of horse racing and socializing.

Jazz on the Cumberland | Sunday, May 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Cumberland Park, 592 S. 1st St. | Free | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this special Mother’s Day edition of Jazz on the Cumberland.

Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party | Saturday, May 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Ln. | $18+ | The first of four concerts benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms — this show features Dakota Danielle, Miss Tess, and Laney Jones and the Spirits.

19th Annual Tour de Nash | Saturday, May 20 | 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Watkins Park, 616 17th Ave. N. | Free+ | Take on the City Tour (9 mile), Local Tour (25 mile), or Grand Tour (45 miles) to suit your riding style.

Mutt Strutt 5K | Sunday, May 21 | 6:45-10:45 a.m. | Shelby Bottoms Greenway | $20+ | This pup-friendly race (1-mile and 5k) benefits the Nashville Humane Association.
100+ events
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Events
Today, May 2
  • 2023 Season Opening Day | Tuesday, May 2 | 4-7 p.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln. | Free+ | The 12 South Farmers Market boasts 80+ vendors, live music, and food trucks every Tuesday through October.
  • Rock City Storytime with Bach to Rock | Tuesday, May 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Thompson Lane Branch | Free | Kids will be introduced to various instruments through musical and movement-based activities.
Wednesday, May 3
  • Carol Shields Prize | Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | Free | Canadian author and historian Charlotte Gray will moderate a discussion with five finalists for the inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction award — registration required.
  • Battle of the Burger | Wednesday, May 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Yard at oneC1TY, 8 City Blvd. | $35 | Tickets include all burger samples, one complimentary cocktail, and entertainment.
Thursday, May 4
  • Janet Jackson: Together Again | Thursday, May 4 | 7:45 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $15.50+ | The five-time Grammy Award-winning singer will be joined by special guest Ludacris.
  • Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony | Thursday, May 4 | 11 a.m. | Music City Walk of Fame Park, 121 4th Ave. S. | Free | Watch as Eric Church, Butch Spyridon, and Joe and Linda Chambers are inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.
Friday, May 5
  • Bluebird Cafe Open House: Celebrating The Eras | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pk. | Free | Taylor Swift fans can visit for daily giveaways, photo stations, and other pre-show festivities.
  • 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.
Saturday, May 6
  • Girls on the Run Middle Tennessee Spring Season Celebratory 5K | Saturday, May 6 | 7 a.m. | Two Rivers Park, 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. | $20+ | The GOTR Race Village will boast Happy Hair, face painting, coffee, a selfie station, poster decorating, and much more — proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Middle Tennessee.
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News Notes
Concert
  • Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” farewell tour is coming to Nashville. The band will perform at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 with special guest The Black Crowes. Don’t want to miss a thing? Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
  • “No Bad Vibes” here. Reigning ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Dec. 15. Special guests include Chase Rice, Priscilla Block, and Kylie Morgan. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Civic
  • Mayor John Cooper’s 2024 fiscal year budget proposal is on its way to Metro Council. See the budget breakdown, which includes ~$100 million in new Metro Schools funding, $50 million for Metro employee pay increases, and more. The budget requires council approval by June 30.
Coming Soon
  • Fizz Facial Bar’s Nashville West location (6720 Charlotte Pk., Ste. 101) is set to open Thursday, May 18. The skin care studio specializes in bar facials, designed to have you out the door in ~30 mins, plus a variety of add-ons. Booking is now open.
Closing
  • Bye-bye, Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. The retailer announced it’s filed for bankruptcy, meaning it will begin liquidating assets and closing storefronts in the coming months. Closing sales have commenced at stores in Bellevue, Franklin, and Murfreesboro.
Theater
  • Without further ado, this year’s Summer Shakespeare selection is “Much Ado About Nothing.” The free performance will “explore themes of love and relationships in a hilariously modern way” at oneC1TY on Thursdays-Sundays from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24 + on Labor Day.
Trending
  • Iconic Taylor Swift outfits are on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The pop-up runs through Wednesday, May 31 and includes 10 outfits representing 10 albums, from her self-titled debut to “Midnights.” Plus, check out new artifacts in the Taylor Swift Education Center.
Listen
  • SiriusXM is launching “Carrie’s Country,” a year-round channel curated by Carrie Underwood, in June. The new station will feature Underwood’s original music, as well as her “friends, favorites, and influences,” including new and classic country, workout hits, gospel, and more.
Fun Fact
  • What do Steve Martin, the Harlem Globetrotters, and Jack White have in common? They all have appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and will have items in the new “Famous Friends” exhibition at the Acuff House. Other featured celebrities include Tony Bennett, Andy Griffith, and Sissy Spacek.
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.
 
Eat + Drink

🍞 How do you like your toast?

Meet Toastique, a toast and juice bar coming to Nashville
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What other businesses would you like to see join Toastique at the forthcoming Germantown development? | Photo via Toastique
You’ll have options when Toastique opens in Germantown next year.

The toast and juice bar is one of the first tenants announced for mixed-use development Starling (formerly Ballpark Village) under construction at 820 4th Ave. N. The restaurant is expected in the second quarter of 2024 — here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find on the menu:
  • Gourmet toasts like like spicy crab and tomato burrata
  • Smoothies and smoothie bowls
  • Cold-pressed juice and craft coffee
In case you missed it, Starling will boast 350+ residential units and 17,000 sqft of retail space facing the Cumberland River Greenway when it opens next summer. Toastique will occupy 1,600 sqft and offer an outdoor patio.

Stay tuned to see what other businesses join the development’s retail lineup.
The Wrap
 
Dylan

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From the editor
Love strawberries? Allow me to put this berry special event on your radar. The Produce Place (4000 Murphy Rd.) will host its 13th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plan for live music, face painting, local artists, and lots of strawberries, of course.
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