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52º | Cloudy | 71% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:04 p.m.
 

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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
A view of downtown Nashville at night shot from across the river with the Batman building at its focus. Beams of colorful lights jut out due to the camera's shutter speed settings.
Congrats to the inaugural Picture of the Year winner. | Photo submitted by Dakota J.
Who knew there were so many talented photographers in Nashville? You all submitted 80+ photos for our 2023 Picture of the Year contest and — we must admit — narrowing it down to just five finalists was tough. See the finalists below and then vote for your favorite.

Nashville in neon

We’ve got to give a round of applause to Dakota J. for experimenting with camera settings to capture Music City in a new light.

A light blue toned sky and skycrapers surround the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and its fountain.

Downtown walking tour

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Photo submitted by Laura W.

Downtown hits all the right notes

Laura W. is in tune with color. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center really shines bright against these varying blue hues.

A view from a rooftop with Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge's rooftop in view, overlooking a pink and purple sunset towards Bridgestone Arena.

Sunset on Lower Broadway. | Photo submitted by Shawn C.

Sunrise, sunburn, sunset, repeat

Did Shawn C. capture clouds or cotton candy floating over Lower Broadway? We’ll let you be the judge.

Voting closes Sunday, Jan. 28 — so be sure to vote for the photo you think should be crowned the winner of the inaugural NASHtoday Picture of the Year contest. Pssst — don’t forget that the winner will receive a $25 gift card to use at our online marketplace, Six & Main.
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Events
Tuesday, Jan. 23
  • Cheese 101 Intro | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Greys Fine Cheeses, 4101 Charlotte Ave., D130 | $45 | Enjoy five cheese selections as you learn about the different types, what to pair with them, and a bit of cheese history.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
  • SunSquabi | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. | Cannery Hall, 1 Cannery Row | $20 | The band, with support from 5AM, marks the first performance at the newly-renovated music venue.
  • Mississippi Chef Jam | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | Henrietta Red, 1200 4th Ave. N. | Times vary | Cost of purchase | Henrietta Red is featuring a menu of White Pillars (Biloxi, Mississippi) classics in addition to its regular dinner menu.
Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Songs of Hope: Unveiling Darkness | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Belmont University’s McAfee Concert Hall, 2108 Belmont Blvd. | Free | The event centers around a live musical performance, featuring local and global stories and artwork from four social justice categories.
Friday, Jan. 26
  • Nashville Dance Fest | Friday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 28 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Locations vary | $10+ | Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this new country festival offers three days of partner and line dancing workshops, technique classes, competitions, and concerts.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • Finnleys Warehouse Super Sale | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Finnleys Warehouse, 1404 51st Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Shop discounted dresses, sweaters, graphic tees, accessories, and more.
  • Kid’s Day | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 12-10 p.m. | NoBaked Cookie Dough, 1200 Villa Pl. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy half-off cookie dough for kids under 12, plus coloring, games, and other activities.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Coworking hub Switchyards has more locations on the horizon. In addition to the newly-opened Eastwood flagship, Germantown (601 Taylor St.) and East Hill (921 Cherokee Ave.) spaces are in the works. Both are slated to open Feb. 23 and March 22, respectively. Explore memberships.
Biz
  • Midtown’s Moore Building welcomes its first retail tenant, Highland Yoga, in May. The vinyasa hot yoga studio signed a 2,182-sqft lease on the ground level, joining office tenants legal advertising firm Whitehardt and private equity real estate firm Albany Road Real Estate Partners. (Nashville Business Journal)
Eat
  • Dirty Dough Cookies is on its way to Franklin in mid-February — 209 South Royal Oaks Blvd. The baked-fresh sweets feature a combination of layers, mix-ins, and fillings with standard and weekly offerings. (Nashville Lifestyles)
Announced
  • A new initiative aims to bridge the gap between artists and policymakers and better support creatives as the city grows. The Greater Nashville Music Census opens in mid-February and will survey those directly involved in the music industry across 13 counties. (Nashville Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • Bookmark the date. The Southern Festival of Books returns to Music City Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27. The free 36th annual event includes performance stages, food trucks, and hundreds of publishers and booksellers.
Concert
 
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This weather is just a bump in the road

How to report potholes in Nashville
Two workers in yellow construction vests use a shovel and a rake to pour and smooth new asphalt on a roadway in Nashville.
Nashville is trying to smooth things over. | Photo via NDOT
Hole-y moley. NDOT repaired 26,000 potholes last year, with 2,413 of them pothole repair requests from hubNashville.

That sounds like a lot, but it’s 9,000 fewer than the year prior and we’ve had tons of potholes to repair. The bad news? TDOT says a winter of heavy snow or rain and several freeze-thaw cycles can mean a big pothole season ahead (gulp). The good news? We’re here to help you crack down on those annoying lil’ road gremlins and maybe save someone’s tread.

🔎 Find ‘em

You won’t have trouble spotting potholes now. When temps go below freezing, like they did this past week, the water from rain or melted snow expands and pushes the pavement up. Eventually, the cracks in the raised pavement grow bigger and loosen. Voila — you have a pothole.

Take note of where they are around your neighborhood or usual driving route.
Report 'em
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We like brioche buns, we cannot lie. If you feel the same way, good news, HERO debuted the fan favorite on its Nashville menus yesterday. Order the Super Crunch (crunchy fried chicken breast, pepper jam, pickles, and Cracked Sauce) or the HERO Cheeseburger.
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