Metered parking

Tips for your trips

• If new pay stations are not yet accepting payment, customers should continue to use the old meters until the new machines are activated.
• Drivers who own certain hybrid + non-hybrid vehicles can park for a small yearly fee in most areas of downtown.

• Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet | Tuesday, May 16 | 6 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | Free | Reserve a seat at the free chamber music program.
• Master Distiller’s Dinner | Tuesday, May 16 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Joseph Nashville, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd. | $150 | Enjoy an exclusive four-course dinner featuring award-winning whiskey.

• Dining Out For Life | Wednesday, May 17 | 6 a.m.-11 p.m. | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | This city-wide event involves more than 20,000 diners, 80 volunteers, and 50+ restaurants.
• Studio Tenn: “Here You Come Again” | Wednesday, May 17-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $55+ | A rollicking and touching new musical about a comedian and his unusual relationship with his long-time idol — Dolly Parton.

• Backyard Sessions | Thursday, May 18 | 7 p.m. | Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge, 230 4th Ave. N. | Free+ | A special live rooftop performance featuring Charlotte Sands and special guest The Sewing Club.

• Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks | Friday, May 19 | 7 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $150+ | The show marks the first time the two have ever performed on the same stage in Nashville.
• Margarita Festival | Friday, May 19 | 6-9:30 p.m. | oneC1TY, 8 City Blvd. | $25+ | Your ticket gets you entry to the event and 15 margarita samples from the city’s best marg makers.

• 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.

• Vintage Dad’s Day at Shaker Village | Saturday, June 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Shake Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$16 | Celebrate dad with an 1860’s baseball game, classic car show + vintage tools — and maybe even make it a weekend with a stay at the Inn.*

• Boutique dog hotel Yardstick plans to open a West Nashville location in August — 5815 Charlotte Ave. The dog-centric business debuted in Berry Hill earlier this year and offers boarding, small group daycare, and bath services.
• Vui’s Kitchen is expanding in Williamson County again with a location at 7238 Nolensville Rd. The eatery, which also operates in Berry Hill, East Nashville, and Franklin, offers fresh Vietnamese dishes, including rice and noodle bowls, banh mi sandwiches, and bao buns.

• Retail brand nash TN opened a new store inside the Nashville Farmers Market. Shop “nash” t-shirts, ball caps, accessories, and more in the north silo facing Bicentennial Mall. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• A Hillsboro Village property at 1908 Acklen Ave. could be converted into a three-story hotel. Details are sparse, including the number of rooms, but the development would feature a restaurant. (Nashville Business Journal)

• In case you missed it, Donelson Bowl is now closed after 60+ years in business. The property at 117 Donelson Pk. will be redeveloped with a 154-unit apartment complex. As of now, the bowling alley’s iconic sign is expected to remain. (WSMV)

• Metro Council’s departmental budget hearings begin this week for the FY 2024 operating budget. Council members will hear budget requests from Metro Parks, NDOT, Metro Water Services, and other departments. Meetings will be live streamed via Metro Nashville Network.

• “The King of Bachata” Romeo Santos will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Oct. 27. The artist is touring in support of his fifth solo album, “Formula Vol. 3.” Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

• Disney on Ice’s “Find Your Hero” touring show will visit Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17. The show features characters from “Encanto,” “Tangled,” and “Moana,” as well as Disney classics. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 23.

• Don’t miss this one, Nashville. Tickets just went on sale for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, an experience you won’t find anywhere else except in Bardstown, KY — the Bourbon Capital of the World. General admission and VIP experiences go quickly, so if you’re interested, snag your spot.*

• Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

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