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How well do you know Nashville trivia?
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There are several local easter eggs, or hidden meanings, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. | Photo by NASHtoday
Did you know Nashville has a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens?

Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there are plenty of interesting factoids to go around. As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of Nashville’s history, oddest characteristics, and more.

Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, test your local knowledge with these 20 interesting facts.

1. Did you know there was a proposal to put a glass bubble over Broadway? The Ryman-anchored project would have created an oasis of green space, shops, and restaurants under the bubble. Read all about it in this Nashville Banner clipping from April 18, 1987.

2. Watch your step. Along the eastern walkway at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park are time capsules from each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. The capsules were buried in 1996 and will be opened in 2096 — Tennessee’s 300th year of statehood.

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Take a walk above the time capsules at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

3. There’s more to the Schermerhorn than meets the eye. See how many irises (state flower), passionflowers (state wildflower), and coffee beans (a nod to Cheek family and their ties to Maxwell House Coffee) you can spot on your next visit. Here’s a cheat sheet.

4. Between 2008 and 2016, puppeteers from all over the world gathered in Music City for the Nashville International Puppet Festival. The festival created by the Nashville Public Library is no longer active, but the library’s Puppet Truck is still chugging along.

5. Speaking of the library, one of the most visited collections in Metro Archives is the yearbook collection on the third floor. That’s right — if you attended school in Nashville between 1900 to 2017, it’s possible your yearbook is on display (check the online database).
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Events
Wednesday, Dec. 20
  • A Very Darren Crissmas | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $59+ | The Emmy and Golden Globe winner will perform songs from his 2021 holiday album, “A Very Darren Crissmas.”
Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Solstice Sunset Stroll | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 3 p.m. | Mill Ridge Park, 12965 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Explore the park’s grassland trail and view the sunset before enjoying s’mores under the night sky.
Friday, Dec. 22
  • Jeremy Lister Presents A Very Crooner Christmas | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $25+ | Hear selections from Lister’s new EP “Holiday Party” as well as his full-length 2021 album “Happy Holidays, Everyone.”
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • Festivus For the Rest Of Us Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 3-7 p.m. | East Nashville Beer Works, 320 E. Trinity Ln. | Free+ | Celebrate this non-commercial holiday inspired by the sitcom “Seinfeld” with an Elaine Dance-Off, giveaways, and other activities.
Sunday, Dec. 24
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes 2023 | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Yolan, 403 4th Ave. S. | $195+ | Yolan’s eight-course dinner features everything from traditional pastas to modern presentations.
  • Christmas Eve Tasting | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Saint Goose, 134 2nd Ave. N., Franklin | Free+ | Spend the afternoon sipping and shopping with Saint Goose.
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Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse was voted Nashville’s Best Steakhouse by The Tennessean. | Photo provided by Jeff Ruby
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Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in downtown Nashville provides upscale warmth paired with classy Art Deco style and an eye-catching menu of steaks, seafood, and crowd favorites like Boardwalk Fries and Butter Pie.

Now through Dec. 25, Jeff Ruby gift cards are 20% off — so knock out your holiday shopping (or stock up) with this special offer, available online or in-person. Pro tip: Virtual gift cards make gift giving even easier.
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News Notes
Open
  • Now scooping in Donelson. Hattie Jane’s Creamery opens its fourth location today at 2418 Lebanon Pk. To celebrate, the ice cream shop is offering free cones with a double scoop purchase. Bonus: Peep the seasonal flavors, including Santa’s Milk & Cookies and dairy-free Peppermint Cocoa.
Eat
  • SubCulture Cafe is retiring breakfast and bringing back dinner service beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2. Visit the restaurant (5737 Nolensville Pk.) for hot chicken biscuits and burritos before the last breakfast service on Friday, Dec. 22.
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Real Estate
  • The Forest Hills-area home featured in the series “Nashville” sold for $7.35 million at auction. The property offers a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, barn area, and a resort-style pool. (Nashville Post)
Biz
  • Forza Pilates opened earlier this month in Wedgewood-Houston — 724 Merritt Ave. #103. The new Pilates studio occupies 1,700 sqft of Standard Assembly and offers workouts for all experience levels. RSVP to the grand opening celebration on Sunday, Jan. 7.
Ranked
  • Clarksville and Murfreesboro ranked No. 3 and No. 15, respectively, on this list of the 25 most affordable, fast-growing cities in the US. GoBankingRates’ study factored in median income, rent, home values, and living costs using US Census Bureau data. (The Tennessean)
Try This
  • Ditch the rideshare app — let us upgrade ya. We tried Signature Transportation Services’ newest distillery tour to Nearest Green in Shelbyville. See how our ride went + learn how you can arrive in style and sip on Tennessee whiskey safely via a chauffeured luxe sprinter loaded with amenities (reclining seats, anyone?).*
 
Eat

🍽️ What’s cookin’ on Christmas?

Where to dine-in and carry-out Christmas dinner
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1 Kitchen is setting this year’s tablescape for you. | Photo by Frawley Photography via 1 Kitchen
If cooking isn’t on your to-do list or you’ve had a change of plans, no worries — you can still enjoy some tasty local eats on Christmas Day. Keep in mind that most of these spots are accepting reservations.
  • Carne Mare, 300 12th Ave. S. | 5-10 p.m. | Regular menu, plus specialties like potato gnocchi with white truffle and whole roast duck d’Ivan for two
  • The Dutch, 300 12th Ave. S. | Times vary | Breakfast buffet (8-10 a.m.) and a brunch buffet with prime rib carving station (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
  • Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant, 201 8th Ave. S. | 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Breakfast buffet until 11 a.m. + regular breakfast and lunch menus
  • Mimo, 100 Demonbreun St. | Times vary | Classic brunch menu and holiday offerings (7 a.m.-3 p.m.) followed by Italian classics for dinner with a variety of specials
  • Chateau West, 3408 West End Ave. | 3-9:30 p.m. | French-inspired fare
  • Von Elrod’s, 1004 4th Ave. N. | 5-11 p.m. | Pretzels, brats, and brews served indoors or on the heated patio
The Buy

The Buy 12.20.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
An Apple Watch Series 9 — because the smartwatch is about to get much harder to find. Starting tomorrow, Apple will pull this smartwatch version from its website due to a patent dispute, with in-store purchases ending Sunday, Dec. 24. Other retailers may continue to sell the model until a final decision is made on an import ban. (Forbes)
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In case you missed it in last Friday’s newsletter, Metro Animal Care and Control and Williamson County Animal Center are offering $25 adoption fees through December. As of yesterday, MACC’s shelter is full, and there’s an urgent need for pet adopters.
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