Franklin Theatre

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Jackalope Brewing Co.

The Hampton Social

• Arkansauce and Fireside Collective | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $19+ | Arkansauce is all about improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies and deep thumping bass grooves.

• Music in the Café: The Contrarian Ensemble | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free | This special performance by The Contrarian Ensemble features music across bluegrass, jazz, traditional Irish, and more.
• Shane Smith & The Saints | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $25+ | The band appears with support from Tanner Usrey.

• Margaret Ellis Jewelry Once-A-Year Sample Sale | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Margaret Ellis Jewelry, 2809 Bransford Ave. | Cost of purchase | Get first dibs on a wide variety of classic favorites, unique tweaks, and one-of-a-kind handmade artisan jewelry at up to 75% off when the studio doors open.
• Tennessee Residence Christmas Tours | Multiple dates | Times vary | The Tennessee Residence, 882 South Curtiswood Ln. | Free | Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee invite you to celebrate the holiday season with Christmas at the Tennessee Residence — this year’s theme is “Heaven and Nature Sing.”

• The Winter Warmer | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 11 a.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $91.75 | Featuring 25 breweries offering up some of the rarest and most interesting stouts, porters, barley wines, barrel-aged beers, and lagers.
• Nashville Predators vs. New York Rangers | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 3:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $121+ | Watch the Preds take home ice.

• 12 South Farmers Market Holiday Pop-Up Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12-4 p.m. | The Garden Stop, 6304 Hills Chapel Rd. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy live music, local food and drinks, holiday crafts, giveaways, and shopping at Nashville-based small businesses.

• Understanding the Profession of Politics from Reading Political Biographies | Delve into the profession of politics through the eyes of political biographies, and explore the motivations and skills of politicians.

• Funny You Should Mention It: TV Comedy in the 21st Century | Laugh + learn while examining the evolution of television comedy, from “I Love Lucy” to “The Office” and more.

• Choral Singing | Learn to blend, sing in harmony, and perform (disclaimer: spontaneous happiness may occur).

• Reverse Meditation | Explore the power of “Reverse Meditation,” using pain and challenges as catalysts for growth and happiness.

• Beginners Harmonica | Learn how to play harmonica + get to know special harmonica techniques, led by multi-talented Bronson Herrmuth.

• Stall your engines. NASCAR Champion’s Week is back in Nashville and portions of downtown roadways will be closed through 7 p.m. this evening. Check the map + cheer on the drivers in the parade at 2:30 p.m. today.

• Two Nashville staples are joining forces. Grillshack Fries and Burgers will lease the Yazoo Brewing kitchen and open a walk-up counter by year’s end. Foodies can expect the same menu featured at Grillshack’s other two locations: wings, tenders, burgers, and salads. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will rejoin the Lebanon community with the opening of a new retail store and donation center tomorrow, Nov. 30 — 1414 Main St. The grand opening event at 8:30 a.m. boasts “special perks, prizes, and more.”

• Oui approve. French-inspired bakery Paris Baguette selected Franklin for its first Tennessee location. The franchise known for its pastries, breads, cakes, and coffee is expected to open sometime next year, though an exact location has not yet been revealed. (What Now Nashville)

• Former Titans running back Eddie George was named one of 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. Of note, George is the only running back in franchise history to rack up 300+ carries for eight consecutive seasons. The semifinalists will be reduced to 15.

• Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar and Walker Zimmerman secured the MLS Best XI honor, which recognizes the league’s top players in each position. The feat marks Mukhtar’s third consecutive award and Zimmerman became just the sixth player in league history to earn the honor five or more times.

• The War and Treaty, Riley Green, Patty Loveless, and Stewarts Creek High School Senior Abigail Sowards will join the lineup for the 8th annual All for the Hall benefit concert at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Previously announced Dierks Bentley and Jordan Davis will no longer perform. Get tickets.

• “Jagged Little Pill: The Musical” joined TPAC’s Broadway lineup and will debut on Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2. Get your tickets Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. to hear Alanis Morissette hits like “You Oughta Know” and “Head Over Feet.”

• We aren’t given many 21-month grace periods. Oil checks, doctor appointments, Tax Day... time speeds by between them. But The Ascent found a credit card offering 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months — among the longest we’ve seen to avoid interest charges. Learn more.*

• Which ugly Christmas sweater would you choose? We’re liking: the Santa hat-topped wine glass or the “Home Alone” print featuring Catherine O’Hara.*

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• You’ll receive the passport via email and text and can start using it immediately.
• When you visit a spot, show your phone to the staff to redeem available discounts.

Lists we’re loving (and why)

• Craft Coffee Trail | Discounts like buy one-get one 50% off at High Brow Coffee and 20% off food and drinks at Curio Brewing Company
• Murals of Williamson County | Visits to three or more murals get you a special “Murals” pin from the Franklin Visitor Center.
• Midnight Sun Scavenger Hunt | We love a game. Solve each of the ten clues to statues of Midnight Sun and get a prize.