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Valentine’s Day came early for coffee lovers

Sip your way through this candy heart-inspired coffee crawl
An iced almond mocha in a clear glass topped with toasted marshmallow and mini marshmallows with a colorful wall. out of focus in the background.
Matryoshka Coffee, which organized the first coffee crawl in 2022, is bringing the “Not Ur Baby” back for a second year. | Photo via @matryoshkacoffee
Nashville’s third annual Conversation Hearts coffee crawl is back and sweeter than ever. This year, 30+ coffee shops and cafes are serving specialty drinks through Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Get to know a few drinks below, bookmark the complete list of participants, and sip a little easier with this interactive map.

Dawn Cafe | Weird Kisser | French toast latte

Frothy Monkey | I’M IN 2 U | Rose and anise mocha latte topped with housemade rose-crystal chocolate bark

Beginner’s Luck | It’s Not You, It’s Me | Onyx Coffee Lab matcha, cherry blossom cold foam + crystallized and crushed rose petals

Humphreys Street | XOXO | Pomegranate and citrus espresso tonic topped with saffron-infused foam

Ladybird Taco | Butter Me Up | Cookie butter chai latte made with local Side by Side Chai

Two cups of coffee next to each another, one hot and the other iced, topped with foam and red sprinkles.

We’ll take Bagelshop’s Lover’s Lane latte in both iced and hot varieties. | Photo via @bagelshopnashville

Bagelshop | Lover’s Lane | Raspberry and toasted white chocolate latte topped with a mascarpone cold foam and raspberry dust

Matryoshka Coffee | Not Ur Baby | Iced almond mocha with toasted marshmallow cold foam and topped with mini marshmallows

Subliminal Coffee | Table 4 Two | Strawberry cheesecake cortado made with strawberry and cream cheese oleo-saccharum base, espresso, steamed milk, graham cracker, and strawberry dust — served alongside a regular cortado

The Flower Kitchen | Sugar Baby | Buttery caramel latte topped with organic pink Himalayan salt

Ugly Mugs | Bee Mine | Rose honey pistachio latte with dried rose petals and pistachio extract

Weak Coffee | In Your Dreams | Rosemary coconut caramel latte topped with dried blackberry
Did your favorite shop make the list?
 
Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Drink-182 Opening Night | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 5-11 p.m. | Sidebar at Bode Nashville, 401 President Ronald Reagan Way | $13 | The third annual pop-up returns for the entire month of February — expect emo anthems, nostalgic decorations, and drinks like “Taste of Ink.”
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Stax Museum at Bar Continental | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Bar Continental, 1000 Broadway | Cost of purchase | Listen to selections from Stax Museum’s rare collection at Sean Brock’s vinyl-focused bar and lounge.
  • An All Star Dolly Parton Tribute | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Vinyl Lounge, 1414 3rd Ave. S., Ste. 102 | $10+ | Enjoy three sets of Dolly tribute performances, including one dedicated to her latest album, “Rockstar.”
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Put on your PJs and grab a spoon for special menu pairings and one-day-only French toast buttercrisp waffle cones.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • 36th Annual Stones River Swap Meet | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | $10+ | Shop auto-related items, tools, service station memorabilia, parts, and accessories at this annual swap meet.
Monday, Feb. 5
  • Valentine’s Girl Dinner | Monday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Culture + Co., 3820 Charlotte Ave. #134 | $64 | Eat artisan cheese and drink wine at this five-course pairing dinner.
  • Rom Com Movie Nights | Monday, Feb. 5-Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | The Hampton Social, 201 1st Ave. S. | $20 | Cozy up on the heated patio for back-to-back movie nights — “Valentine’s Day” on Monday and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” on Tuesday.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Eat
  • North Carolina-based Chex Grill and Wings is planning two Nashville locations — the Nations (5101 Illinois Ave.) and South Nashville (2530 Murfreesboro Pk.). Details are sparse at this time, but expect a variety of chicken dishes, burgers, and sandwiches. (Nashville Post)
Coming Soon
  • Pure Sweat Studios opens in the Gulch on Friday, Feb. 16. The contrast therapy concept will offer infrared sauna and cold plunge services at 810 Division St. See inside the 1,300-sqft studio at the open house event on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Shop
  • The Bottega at Frankies, a concept from the owners of Frankies Nashville, opens tomorrow, Feb. 2 at 921 Cherokee Ave., Ste. 4. The specialty market offers a variety of salumi, cheeses, olive oil, pasta, and more. Stay tuned for future offerings, like espresso drinks and a dining menu.
Arts
  • Cheekwood Estate & Gardens has opened a call for art leading up the The Great Spring Art Hop. The annual spring event (March 29-30) features a scavenger hunt of painted rabbit sculptures. Know some bunny perfect for this project? The application is open through Thursday, Feb. 15.
Sports
  • Single-game tickets for all 75 Nashville Sounds home games go on sale Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online, at the ticket office, and at Saturday’s Sound Check Fan Fest (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) at First Horizon Park.
Show
  • Emmy Award-winning comedian Jim Gaffigan is coming to Music City this spring. Tickets for his Ryman Auditorium show go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
 
Network

Get connected in the community

Get connected with Nashville business and networking groups
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The annual conference celebrated its 10-year anniversary milestone in 2023. | Photo provided by Launch Tennessee
Looking to find your dream job or connect with like-minded innovators?

Check out these options for meeting with other entrepreneurs, from sharing ideas over coffee to forming lasting connections. Plus, what better time to perfect your pitch than during International Networking Week, which kicks off Monday, Feb. 5.

The Porch | Whether you’re an author, songwriter, poet, or just love the written word, there’s a place for you to gather with writers and readers of all ages.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Meet local entrepreneurs in this organization that encourages locals to take their ideas to the next level. Become a member for access to networking events, drop-in coworking space, discounts, and other perks depending on membership level.

EO Nashville | Nashville’s Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the local chapter of the global business network, is the largest chapter in the US and the third largest internationally.

Connect Nashville Business Networking | The organization hosts weekly open networking meetings throughout the Nashville area. Pro tip: The meetings are free to attend, just come prepared with a 60-second pitch.
7 more ways to get involved
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Dylan
From the editor
Y’all, I don’t even know where to begin with this year’s Conversation Hearts crawl. I may not have the caffeine tolerance to try everything in a two-week period, but Bagelshop’s Lover’s Lane latte and Subliminal’s strawberry cheesecake cortado are at the top of my list.
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