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20º | Cloudy | 48% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:57 a.m. | Sunset 4:55 p.m.
 

☔ When it rains, it pours (or so we hope)

How to save water (and money) with rainwater harvesting
Rain barrels are lined up off the side of a road leading to Nissan Stadium. You can see the stadium in the background.
If you purchase a Metro Water Service rain barrel, it will be available for pickup on Saturday, March 23 from Nissan Stadium’s Lot R South. | Photo via MWS
The majority of Tennessee, including Davidson County, remains under severe to extreme drought conditions — despite some rainy days and winter weather this past week.

Did you know? Tennessee is one of several states without restrictions on how you capture and use rainwater. We’re here to help you capitalize on the scarce resource, not to mention save money on your water bill.

What’s rainwater harvesting?

Building a rainwater harvesting system is an easy way to provide non-potable water for your plants. The best part: After some small start-up costs, it’s free — and we love free.

The system collects water off non-permeable surfaces like your roof and funnels it into a storage chamber like a rain barrel or cistern to be used when rain isn’t in the forecast — i.e. now and into the summer. A general rule of thumb: One inch of rain produces about a half gallon for every square foot of roof.

How do I get started?

Metro Water Services hosts a rain barrel sale each year. The 2024 sale closes Sunday, March 10, plus, here are some tips on making your own. Bonus: Watch this video and take a short quiz to be entered into a drawing for a free barrel from MWS.

Become a certified Tennessee Smart Yard. Outside of taking your sustainable practices further, the free program comes with its own bragging rights and perks: A free yard sign, tree from Root Nashville, and 25-pound bag of Music City Gold fertilizer.

Go beyond your own home. Keep Nashville’s water supply clean by participating in Metro’s Adopt-A-Stream program. You can also attend + listen to upcoming River Talks with Cumberland River Compact, which feature conversations with experts, artists, researchers, and professionals.
Events
Please confirm times and locations before you go as some of these events may have changed due to inclement weather.

Monday, Jan. 15
  • MLK Invitational | Monday, Jan. 15 | 3 p.m. | Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gym | $10-$20 | Watch gymnastics teams from Fisk, Brown, Iowa State, Rutgers, Talladega, and William & Mary in action.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Mean Girls Trivia Night | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free | You’ll want to wear pink and brush up on those classic “Mean Girls” movie lines.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Virtual Symposium: Vrysaki Neighborhood and the Athenian Agora | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Hear about a unique period of Athenian urban history in this virtual talk hosted by the Parthenon.
  • Hartford Court Wine Tasting | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Corkdorks Wine Spirits Beer Midtown, 1610 Church St. | $25 | Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just enjoy a nice glass every now and then, this tasting is for you — all attendees will receive a $20 gift card to Corkdorks.
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • Mindful Mixology Masterclass | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6 p.m. | Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St. | $72 | Create your own sustainable sips with Beverage Manager Harrison Deakin using two zero-proof spirit brands.
Friday, Jan. 19
  • Nashville RV Show | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | $12 | Peruse RV models or attend some of the seminars that go over camping tips.
  • Winter Luminary Workshop | Friday, Jan. 19-Saturday, Jan. 20 | Times vary | Metro Parks Centennial Art Center, 301 25th Ave. N. | $68 | Learn the art of crafting a candle house that will light up your winter nights.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today, you can honor the life + legacy of Dr. King by joining the annual March to Gentry or listening to keynote speaker Khalil Ekulona at Vanderbilt. Find more events here. Note: Watch individual event pages closely as anticipated winter weather could cause cancelations.
Weather
  • A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Davidson and all other Middle Tennessee counties until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 16. NWS Nashville warns of significant travel impacts + snow that’s slow to melt combined with freezing temps. Review expected snowfall totals and a list of school closures tomorrow.
Development
  • Developer Holladay Ventures and Urban League of Middle Tennessee partnered to bring an affordable mixed-use community to the former site of RiverChase Apartments this year. The development’s 140 units will be available for Nashvillians earning between 30-80% of the AMI. Take a look.
Closed
  • Athleisure apparel company Outdoor Voices closed its 12 South storefront on Friday after five years in business. Shoppers can still browse products online and attend virtual events — bookmark the calendar.
Announced
  • The Nashville Zoo’s newest tigers earned their stripes — er, we mean names. The cubs were named Bulan, Zara, and Kirana following a public voting contest, which raised ~$8,000 for the Tiger Conservation Fund. The zoo is hopeful the cubs can be seen in the Tiger Crossroads habitat this spring.
Community
Giveaway
  • Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*
 
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What does the future have in store for 2024? | Photo by Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons
... what’s in the cards for Nashville in 2024?

That’s what we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us. On our list of questions for 2024 predictions, we’re wondering:
  • How many visitors will Nashville see in 2024?
  • Who will lead the Tennessee Titans next season?
  • Which East Nashville foodie destination will expand West?
  • Who will take the Nissan stage at CMA Fest?
  • Will one of our locales win a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award this year?
Got any other predictions for us? Take our survey. Regardless of what 2024 has in store, we’re looking forward to seeing what happens. All we know for sure is that we’ll be there to keep you updated on what’s to come.
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