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• Nashville Scene’s Taco Week | Tuesday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Locations vary | $5 per taco | For one week only, Middle Tennessee will be transformed into a taco lover’s paradise as participating restaurants offer their creations for just $5.

• Rhapsody Spa-liday Celebration | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Rhapsody Spa, 807 Clark Pl. | $35 | This special evening allows you to sample mini spa treatments like chair massages, mini-facials, and tabletop massages + enjoy light bites and holiday-themed drinks.
• Non-Alc 101 Class with Tastings | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Killjoy, 2020 Lindell Ave. | $32 | Sample eight alcohol-free beverages and learn how they remove the booze + all about adaptogens and nootropics.

• Speakeasy: A “Cozy” Evening of Storytelling | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, 222 3rd Ave. N. | Free+ | The event pairs storytelling with Gray & Dudley’s signature craft cocktails — this week’s storytelling theme is all things “cozy.”

• Porter Flea | Friday, Dec. 8-Saturday. Dec. 9 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | Cost of purchase | Shop from a variety of artisan vendors offering handmade and curated goods — the preview-only market on Friday costs $25 to get in.
• Polymer Clay Ornaments Making | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Harding House Brewing Company, 904 51st Ave. N. | $102.56 | You will learn how to work with polymer clay and will then get to create your own holiday ornaments in this all-materials-provided class.

• Trolley Parton Pop-Up | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Puckett’s Hendersonville, 1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville | Free | Puckett’s beloved “Trolley Parton” will be spreading the spirit with free Piggy Mac tastings, giveaways, and a chance to purchase gift cards and merchandise at the lowest prices of the year.
• Songwriter Session: Dylan Altman | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Hear from the songwriter who penned Jason Aldean’s “Take a Little Ride,” Tim McGraw’s “Watch the Wind Blow By,” and Jake Owen’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.”

• Celebration Collection — Celebrate the season with this semi-dry sparkling rosé and fruit-forward sparkling white wine.
• Perfect Pair Collection — This red and white duo features crowd-pleasing wines that pair well with most foods.
• Owners Reserve Collection — The Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are each named after Arrington’s three co-owners.

• Bagelshop rolled into Donelson. The shop’s newest location (2708 Old Lebanon Rd.) opened yesterday offering hand-rolled and kettle-boiled bagels, coffee, and pastries. Bonus: Kick back and stay awhile — there’s Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, and free parking.

• Titan head coach Mike Vrabel fired special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman following Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Aukerman has been with special teams since 2017 and was promoted to the coordinator position in 2019. Special teams assistant Tom Quinn will fill the role.

• Reservation platform Resy teamed up with chefs across the country for its annual holiday cookie sampler — and Rolf and Daughters’ chocolate and benne seed recipe made the cut. The Resy Cookie Box includes 12 cookies baked by Pain d’Avignon and are available for order now.

• Two more comedy shows are headed to Bridgestone Arena this spring. Gabriel Iglesias (May 9, tickets on sale now) and Bill Burr (May 17, tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 8) will take the stage back-to-back weeks in May.

• Garth Brooks invited Scotty McCreery to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry during the Opry’s “Country Christmas” show. McCreery’s induction date is yet to be announced. (WSMV)

• CMA revealed the song list for “CMA Country Christmas,” which airs on ABC on Thursday, Dec. 14. Expect performances of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood), “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Jordan Davis), and “Beer for Santa” (Jon Pardi), among others.

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• A-Stock is offering something for everyone during their holiday sale. All items, like a bathroom vanity, Smart TV, and a drone start at just $1 no matter their retail value. Shop more from A-Stock. Happy holiday shopping, Nashville.*

The basics

If you’re outdoorsy

• Two private lakes
• Walking and horse trails (and stables, of course)

If you’re active

• Swimming facility with a retractable roof — swimming under the stars? Say less.
• Tennis court

If you enjoy hosting

• Two-bedroom guest cottage
• Entertainment pavilion

If you have a green thumb and like to cook

• 188-tree orchard (imagine the holiday pies)
• Greenhouse