Fun fact: An estimated 215,000 people attended last year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Bicentennial. | Photo via Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp
... and we’re answering with 15 ways to start the year with a roar.
Nashville’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration kicks off at 5:15 p.m. with Music City Hip-Hop 50 through the decades and a special DJ set by Mayor O’Connell before performances by Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
🍾 Champagne toasts on rooftops
The Twelve Thirty Club, 550 Broadway | 8 p.m. | $375+ | The vintage circus-themed celebration is all encompassing with unlimited food and drinks, performances by unique entertainers, and live music.
L.A. Jackson, 401 11th Ave. S. | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | $300+ | Dive head first into glitz, glamour, and disco at “Studio 24" Midnight Hour — complete with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and fireworks views.
The pan seared scallops from Mimo are a NASHtoday favorite.
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Photo via Mimo Restaurant and Bar
🥘 Seal the year with a meal
Mimo Restaurant and Bar, 100 Demonbreun St. | 5-10 p.m. | $165+ | Ring in the new year over a four-course dinner with mains like pan-seared scallops, braised short ribs, and more.
Miel, 343 53rd Ave. N. | 5-10 p.m. | $125 | Make this year’s last meal a memorable one with five courses featuring seafood creations, plus a braised lamb option.
⏰ Start the celebration early
East Nashville Beer Works, 320 E. Trinity Ln. | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free+ | The 7th annual “NOON Year’s Eve” celebration boasts two countdowns for the first time — one just before 12 p.m. and another prior to 2 p.m.
If open bars and live music is more your thing — keep reading.
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Photo via Almost Friday Sporting Club
🎶 Move to the music
Skydeck on Broadway, 5055 Broadway | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | $40+ | Kiss 2023 goodbye with music by AC Slater and ticket options that include a four-hour open bar.
Almost Friday Sporting Club, 415 4th Ave. S. | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | $50+ | Get the party started with a five-hour open bar while a DJ spins sets of club, Top 40, hip-hop, and mashup tracks.
Grinch Team Trivia | Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free+ | The top three teams receive gift cards at this themed trivia night.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Dogstar | Wednesday, Dec. 20-Thursday, Dec. 21 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $45 | Actor Keanu Reeves plays bass in the band, alongside guitarist and vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse.
Zero Proof Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Killjoy, 2020 Lindell Ave. | $43 | Sample eight varieties of non-alcoholic wines and some light charcuterie.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Swingin’ Holiday Party | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $49+ | The whole family can come out to hear jazz and swing spins on your favorite holiday classics.
Friday, Dec. 22
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop | Friday, Dec. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | $96 | You’ll have step-by-step instruction on how to decorate with realistic texture turning cookies in to an edible holiday art piece.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Sunrise Hike at Narrows Of The Harpeth | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 6-8 a.m. | Harpeth Rivers State Park, 1254 Narrows of the Harpeth Rd. | $15 | Join Ranger Sydni on a short hike up the Bluff trail at Narrows of the Harpeth to view the sunrise.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 1 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $45+ | All fans in attendance will receive a Preds sweater Koozie.
Plan Ahead
OLLI at Vanderbilt Winter 2024 Term | Sunday, Jan. 7-Tuesday, Feb. 27 | Vanderbilt University, 1231 18th Ave. S. | $60-$100 | Dabble in history, politics, comedy, music + more with OLLI at Vanderbilt’s Winter 2024 session, offering no-grades courses for 55+ Nashvillians (registration is open now-Dec. 29).*
Arnold’s Country Kitchen is reopening for lunch Monday through Saturday beginning Jan. 8. The property is still for sale, so it’s unclear how long this venture will last. Owners plan to open a new version of the restaurant in the future. (Nashville Scene)
Development
Developers broke ground on Metro’s Park Point East development last week. It’s part of the Cayce Transformation project, a multi-year plan to create more advanced mixed-income neighborhoods. Once complete, there will be 203 units and 24 townhomes. (Nashville Post)
Real Estate
$21 million. That’s the price tag City Winery sold for last week, leading the venue to relocate outside of downtown in 2027 following its current lease. A location has yet to be narrowed down, but owners are focused on finding a property with at least 200 parking spots. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
Antioch’s Hella Hot Chicken has a local expansion in the works. A permit suggests the biz will open in a 1,000-sqft space at 509 B Donelson Pk. — near the Nashville International Airport. Stay tuned for an opening date. (Nashville Business Journal)
Eat
Foodie news out of The Factory at Franklin. Etch announced a tentative spring 2024 opening for its second location. Jeni’s will also celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 28 with free scoops (6-10 p.m.) + 52 free scoop cards for the first five customers in line. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
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Traffic
🚗 Tennessee traffic really takes its toll
Tennessee moves forward with statewide plans for optional toll lanes
Changes are on the way to Nashville’s roadways via TDOT’s 10-year plan. | Photo by Jeremy Poland via Canva
Tired of roadway congestion? TDOT has a suggestion. The transportation agency is putting a plan for choice lanes, or toll lanes, in drive with the goal of alleviating traffic woes.
TDOT is recommending I-24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro as the state’s first choice lane. Leaders are also considering I-65 from Nashville to I-840, as well as additional routes in Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Pump the brakes. What are choice lanes? These newly constructed lanes would allow motorists to drive at ~50 mph during rush hour periods, according to TDOT. The cost to use the choice lanes will change during the day based on how many vehicles are using them.
This Adams Apple Company apple butter. It’s made in the USA + you can use it to make these amazing apple butter snickerdoodle cookies Lifestyle and Recipe YouTuber Jessica O’Donohue whipped up (just save a few for Santa).
We’re full of a brunch of food news today. Burger + Grain is now offering brunch hours every weekend (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) beginning this Saturday, Dec. 23. Check out the space + make a reservation.
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