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Dining out for the community

Dining out for the community: Local foodie fundraiser events in Nashville

Nicoletto’s is one of many participating Yum! East vendors. | Photo by NASHtoday

No need to set the table — three upcoming Nashville food events promise good eats for good causes. Today we’re dishing details on Dining Out For Life, Yum! East, and Smash & Pass.

🍴 Dining Out For Life
Wednesday, May 17 | Times vary | Locations vary

The annual city-wide event supports Nashville CARES and its mission to provide HIV/AIDS care and preventative services in Middle Tennessee.
Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner from 50+ participating local restaurants — meal times vary by eatery.
Restaurants contribute 30% to 100% of gross proceeds (either food only or food and alcohol).

🍴 Yum! East
Thursday, May 18 | 5-9 p.m. | East Park, 600 Woodland St.

Now in its 11th year, 100% of proceeds support Fannie Battle Day Home, which helps to provide affordable, high-quality child care for local families.
Dozens of East Nashville restaurants will be in attendance, including Nicoletto’s, Butcher & Bee, and Lockeland Table.
Admission starts at $60 per person and includes unlimited food samples, a souvenir pint glass, and an open bar with craft beer and wine.

🍴 Smash & Pass
Saturday, May 27 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Audrey, 809 Meridian St.

This ticketed, outdoor event will raise funds for Patchwork, a group of chefs providing restaurant-inspired meals to those in need.
Sample burgers from Joyland, Redheaded Stranger, Xiao Bao, Mother’s Ruin, Café Roze, Maíz De La Vida, Slide Hustle, Dreamburger, and The Secret Bodega. Plus, snack on fries from Grillshack and sip libations from Bearded Iris and East Nashville Brew Works — non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Each $50 ticket includes burger samples, one complimentary beverage, and a donation of 10 meals to Patchwork’s meals program.

Events

Today, May 10

Into the Wild | Wednesday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Thistle & Rye inside Conrad Nashville, 1620 West End Ave. | Cost of purchase | Get an early start to Iroquois Steeplechase with a night of live music — western chic attire encouraged.
Wine Down Wednesdays | Wednesday, May 10 | 4-9 p.m. | Frothy Monkey, Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Visit Frothy Monkey on Wednesday nights for wine flights and food specials.

Thursday, May 11

The Flaming Lips | Thursday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $68+ | The band will perform “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” in its entirety, plus other career-spanning songs.
Pet Sounds Live | Thursday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $18 | Experience narration, live music, and visual projections through the lens of The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds.”

Friday, May 12

Crawfish/Shrimp Boil | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | Times vary | New Heights Brewing, 928 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of purchase | South Coast Seafood will be serving up crawfish with corn and potatoes, charbroiled oysters, shrimp, and more.

Saturday, May 13

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.

Sunday, May 14

2023 Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Garden Tour | Sunday, May 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Locations vary | $10 | Stroll through neighborhood gardens with special appearances by gardening experts — guests will check in at the corner of Blair Boulevard and 25th Avenue South.

Events calendar here

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Festival

🥃 Don’t miss your chance to be a bourbon VIP

A close-up shot of people holding bourbon glasses.

Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets always go quickly, so don’t wait to snag yours. | Photo by Zach Sinclair

A celebration of bourbon and the people who make it? Count us in.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Thursday, May 11) for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Returning for its 32nd year, the festival runs Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept.17 in Bardstown, KY and features 50+ Kentucky distilleries for an experience you won’t find anywhere else — except in the Bourbon Capital of the World.

Don’t miss your chance to snag a VIP experience (which includes the all-new, super exclusive Decanter Club package that gives access to all the premium distillery showcase events) before they sell out.*

Become a bourbon VIP

News Notes

Biz

More details are emerging for Fogg Street Lawn Club, a SoBro venue specializing in British-style lawn bowling at 648 Fogg St. The multi-level building is expected to open in spring 2024 and feature a 6,000-sqft rooftop lawn and multiple pub spaces. (Nashville Business Journal)

Eat

A Thai restaurant is planned for a McKissack Park mixed-use building — 2700 Clifton Ave. A permit suggests the name is “A-ROI By Smiley Thai,” though it’s not yet clear when the restaurant will open. (Nashville Post)
Husk Nashville will host a 10-year anniversary dinner on Tuesday, May 23 with chefs from all three locations — Nashville, Charleston, and Savannah. The collaborative dinner begins with snacks in the garden, followed by a tasting menu with pairings. Tickets are on sale.

Closing

Hermitage House Smorgasbord (3131 Lebanon Pk.) is closing next week after nearly 50 years in business. The restaurant will serve its final buffet meal on Tuesday, May 16, according to a Facebook post. (WTVF)

Sports

Good news, hockey fans. Tickets are on sale now for both days of the 2023 NHL Draft coming to Nashville next month. Get in on the action during Round 1 (Wednesday, June 28) and Rounds 2-7 (Thursday, June 29) at Bridgestone Arena.
Following Saturday’s victory against Chicago Fire FC, Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis became the first player in club history to reach 100 MLS regular season appearances. Cheer on the team at tonight’s US Open Cup match vs. FC Dallas.

Real Estate

Trisha Yearwood is parting ways with her Brentwood home — the residence where she filmed the majority of “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.” The 6,553-sqft house is listed for $4.5 million and features five bedrooms, a pool, and an owner’s suite with a porch. (People)

Plan Ahead

Gather ‘round the campfire. The Adventure Science Center’s next 21+ after-hours event is set for Friday, June 9. The theme is “Camp Way Late” — think: camp songs, friendship bracelets, roasted marshmallows, and curated cocktails from Rosemary & Beauty Queen.

Listen

Dolly Parton released the tracklist for her upcoming rock album, “Rockstar,” set for release on Friday, Nov. 17. The 30-track album features contributions from several artists with Nashville ties, among them Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, and Sheryl Crow. (Spin)

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Unlock your home equity.*

Fun Fact

You can get $15 towards your tab at Dock Local in Assembly Food Hall when you become a member with Offline — a local restaurant club. Use the code “NASHTODAY” to skip the waitlist and become a member so you can get dinner on them + more perks.*

Culture

Ways to celebrate Mother’s Day locally

Mother’s Day happenings in Nashville

A child ziplining in a wooded area with an adult standing on platform in the background.

Have a tree-rific Mother’s Day. | Photo via The Adventure Park at Nashville

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 14, and if you’re still looking to celebrate the mother figure in your life — we have some ideas. You’ve done your gift shopping, now it’s time to choose an activity for mom’s special day.

Mother’s Day at the Nashville Zoo | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of admission | Celebrate mom with a card creation station, performances by Nashville Opera throughout the day, and a free flower at the zoo’s exit — while supplies last.

Mother’s Day Paint & Sip | 3-4 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Spend an afternoon in the park painting and sipping fresh juice from the Alchemy Café — all skills welcome and RSVP encouraged.

Mother’s Day Pot-N-Sip Workshop | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 100 Taylor Arts Collective, 100 Taylor St. | $65 | Join Knockin Roots Plant Co. for a houseplant workshop — guests will leave with a plant, a planter, and tips for creating the perfect blend of soil.

Jazz on the Cumberland | Sunday, May 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Cumberland Park, 592 S. 1st St. | Free | Treat mom to an afternoon of live jazz — gates open at 4 p.m. with food trucks.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Looking for a new brunch option, say, one that is completely vegan? East Nashville’s The Wild Cow is launching a new brunch menu on Saturday — and I’ve got my eyes on the classic pancakes. It’s available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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