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🎨 The Frist’s new season will be off the arts

Frist Art Museum unveils its 2025 exhibition schedule
A black and white close-up photograph of two members of the Beetles.
John and George by Paul McCartney | Photo via Frist Art Museum courtesy of MPL Archive LLP
Grab a pen and journal to take some notes because we’re about to paint a picture of what to expect from six exhibitions coming to the Frist Art Museum’s galleries. Note: Titles and dates are subject to change.
Southern/Modern: Rediscovering Art from the First Half of the Twentieth Century | Jan. 26–April 21 | 100+ paintings and paper works collected from 1913 to 1955 showcasing artists like Carroll Cloar, Josef Albers, and Elizabeth Catlett with themes across agriculture, class division, innovation, and more in the American South.

Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous | May 24–Aug. 25 | 65 photographs and 50+ dress objects offer a look into the life of designer Lee Alexander McQueen, from exclusive moments in the design studio to backstage at runway shows.
Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs | Jan. 25–April 21 | Woodblock prints and mixed-media art anchored by “Carving Out Time,” which explores Black womanhood, cultural identity, and artistic legacy.

Shahpour Pouyan: Winter in Paradise | May 24–Aug. 25 | Works include drawings and ceramic sculpture examples of architecture by Shahpour Pouyan. The artist’s debut VR installation will also allow guests an immersive experience through the interior of a Persian mosque.

Upper-Level Galleries

Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French | March 1–May 27 | This exhibition of ~70 sculptures, models, and maquettes dives into the intersected careers of Gilded Age sculptors Daniel Chester French + Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Black Joy, In Spite Of | April 5–Sept. 2 | A collection of historical imagery and present day art telling the story of the Black American experience throughout three geographical regions of Tennessee during various periods.

This list is just a first sketch — browse details of all nine exhibits via the button below.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • University of Tennessee Trivia Night | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, 4408 Charlotte Ave. | Cost of purchase | Calling all Vols fans — test your knowledge on all things UT for the chance to win gift cards.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Blue Moon Bluegrass at the Proctor Barn | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Enjoy music, lawn games, a bonfire, and lantern-led barn tours — bring your own chair, picnic, and instrument.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Summer Shakespeare | Thursday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 24 | 5:30 p.m. | The Yard at ONEC1TY, 8 City Blvd. | Free+ | “Much Ado About Nothing” will be performed Thursday-Sunday through Sept. 24 with a pre-show lecture and concert series.
  • Backyard Sessions: Jill Andrews & Sam Johnston | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7 p.m. | Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge, 230 4th Ave. N. | Free | Sit back and relax at this live rooftop performance featuring Jill Andrews and Sam Johnston.
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Sunset Pop-Up Shops | Friday, Sept. 1 | 4-8 p.m. | NoBaked Cookie Dough, 1200 Villa Pl. | Cost of purchase | Kick off the weekend with vintage clothing, cookie dough, and free wine.
  • Jordan Davis | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $50.85+ | The country artist will be joined by special guests Gabby Barrett, Jameson Rodgers, and Georgia Webster.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Pop-up Workout at Fabletics | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 9-10 a.m. | Fabletics, The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. | Free | Bring your own mat to this 30-minute Row House workout followed by one-on-one private rowing demos.
  • Tennessee Volunteers vs. Virginia Cavaliers | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $85+ | The Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Cavaliers will open their 2023 seasons in Music City.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • We “Thought You Should Know” Morgan Wallen could be the next artist with a Broadway bar. Multiple sources confirmed the site to be the TC Restaurant Group-owned lot at 107 4th Ave. N. The space is now a parking lot behind Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
  • Benji’s Bagel and Coffee House is slated to take a ~1,470-sqft space at Charlotte Park’s Breeze Block development — 6100 Robertson Ave. No opening date has been announced, but a permit suggests daily operational hours. (Nashville Post)
Traffic
  • Next week on Friday, Sept. 8, the Broadway Bridge will partially reopen to vehicular and pedestrian traffic with two lanes in each direction. The project is expected to be completed at the end of October.
Announced
  • Don’t fumble your weekend plans. SEC Nation kicks off Week 1 of the college football season in downtown Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 2 ahead of the Vols at Nissan Stadium. The set will be between 4th Avenue and Rep. John Lewis Way. (ESPN)
Sports
  • Evan McKendry was named the International League Pitcher of the Week (Aug. 21-27), becoming the second Nashville Sounds player this season to secure MiLB’s weekly honor. The Nashville Sounds Foundation will donate $200 to a charity of McKendry’s choosing.
Concert
  • Ronnie Milsap added additional artists to his “Final” Nashville show, bringing the total to 30+ for the Tuesday, Oct. 3 Bridgestone Arena event. The star revealed 11 new performers, including Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, and The Gatlin Brothers. Get tickets.
Number
  • 300,000. That’s how many passengers the Nashville International Airport anticipates will travel through TSA checkpoints through Labor Day weekend. Brush up on our airport guide to prepare.
Stat
  • The price of domestic airfare at Nashville International Airport increased by 10.25% in the past year. Prices rose from $310.58 in the first quarter of 2022 to $342.43 in the first quarter of 2023. Nashville’s price increase falls below the nationwide average of 16%.
Finance
  • How many cards are in your wallet? Make your answer “one.” Earn a $200 sign-up bonus simply by spending $500 in your first three months with this card. Pair that with 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for your first 15 months — oh, and unlimited cash back.*
 
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✍️ Pen this songwriter series to your calendar

The Supper Club slates songwriter series
A small stage with instruments on it stands front and center while plush, red chairs and small cocktail tables surround it.
The event will be located on the second level of The Twelve Thirty Club. | Photo provided by The Twelve Thirty Club
The Twelve Thirty Club’s Supper Club is shaking up its programming with a songwriters series presented in partnership with country radio host Storme Warren’s Exit 209 podcast.

Each Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., “Stories Behind the Songs” features a new lineup of award-winning songwriters and artists. Bonus: The event is free to attend and no reservations are necessary.

The show will spotlight Chris Tompkins, Jimmy Robbins, and Jordan Minton — the songwriters responsible for penning Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats,” Kelsea Ballerini’s “Homecoming Queen,” and Chase Rice’s “Forever To Go,” respectively — tomorrow, Aug. 30. Plus, here are a few special guests to look forward to in the future:
  • Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Bob DiPiero
  • Grammy Award winner Brett James
  • Grammy-nominated songwriters Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller
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Raise a virtual hand if you’re familiar with the sayings made out of letter balloons that occupy your follower’s Instagram stories. What if we told you there’s an opportunity to work with the artist behind them? Metro Arts is choosing five local artists to collaborate with Michael James Schneider at various Music City locations with a $1,000 stipend. Apply before Saturday, Sept. 2.
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