02.14.2024

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Your guide to bagels is schmear

17 places to find bagels around Nashville

Someone holding half of a bagel breakfast sandwich with egg and bacon over a silver tray with a coffee sitting nearby.

Pair your sammy with a latte with housemade syrups at Benji’s. | Photo by NASHtoday

We may not boast the number of bagel shops that New York City does, but Music City has its gems. If you’re looking to get that crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside, cream-cheese-smothered, perfectly-golden fix — keep ~~drooling~~ er, we mean reading.

Benji’s Bagel & Coffee House

Venture to West Nashville — and stay awhile if you want to WFH. Pro tip: There’s a parking lot behind the building and plenty of tables to work from. We ordered The Rise & Shine sandwich with chili crunch cream cheese, fried egg, cheddar, and bacon.

H&S Bagels

This shop prides itself on delivering a true New York bagel to Nashvillians using hand-rolled dough, family recipes, and NYC water. Fun fact: Owner Hector Sanchez could hand-roll 520 bagels in 45 minutes back when he made bagels in New Jersey.

All or Nothing Bagels

Find these sourdough wood-fired bagels for pick up out of All or Nothing’s dreamy Airstream at 1102 Riverside Dr. If you’re not sure what to order, just know that the gravlax is house-cured and hand-sliced + the schmears are homemade.

Golden baked plain bagels line a silver tray on a cooling rack. — A tried-and-true plain bagel deserves its own moment, too. | Photo by @bigbensbagels_nashville

Big Ben’s Bagels

If you’ve never had a jalapeno cheddar bagel, Big Ben’s has you covered. You can order one — along with plenty of options — for pickup from Citizens Kitchen in East Nashville, or place a $12+ order for Sunday morning delivery.

Bagelshop

Get hand-rolled bagels served fresh daily at Bagelshop’s Donelson digs. The shop is open seven days a week and offers bagels, schmears, sandwiches + coffee. Bonus: Remote work is made easy with free parking and plenty of outlets.

Star Bagel

Star Bagel serves up an extensive menu of bagels, smoothies, bakery items, and more. Located in Sylvan Park, this spot has tons of bagel flavors and signature sandwiches to mix and match.

Crieve Hall Bagel

You’ll understand why this mom-and-pop shop gets rave reviews after you try a fresh sourdough bagel. Pro tip: Guests in town? Order in bulk with half dozen and baker’s dozen options.

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Events

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Author Event: Gwenda Bond | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | Free | Hear from Gwenda Bond, author of “The Frame-Up,” in conversation with Lauren Kung Jessen.

Thursday, Feb. 15

Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $67+ | Cheer on the Preds on Healthcare Night — special ticket packages include a custom Preds Healthcare tee.
Harry Potter Trivia Night | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Sonny’s, 1322 6th Ave. N. | Free | Gather your muggles and put your movie knowledge to the test for a chance to win gift cards.

Friday, Feb. 16

National Fish Fry Day | Friday, Feb. 16 | 10:30 a.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Cost of purchase | Head to Dock Local for a free order of hot crab queso with every fish ‘n’ chips purchase.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Dancer Tryouts | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lipscomb Academy’s McCAdams Athletic Center, 1027 Caldwell Ln. | Free | The Nashville Kats are back and hosting auditions for the dance team, mascot, and hype crew.
Beer & Cookies | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 12 p.m.-8 p.m. | The Black Abbey Brewing Company, 2952 Sidco Dr. | Cost of purchase | The brewery will have custom beer flights to pair with cookies.

Sunday, Feb. 18

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 12 p.m.-2 p.m. | Southern Grist Brewing - Nations Taproom, 5012 Centennial Blvd. | $15+ | Tickets include chili samples, a Southern Grist beer, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite.

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Health

Wellness

Peace of mind for you + your Valentine

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The United States loses a citizen every 33 seconds to cardiovascular disease. | Photos provided by Craft Body Scan

Happy Valentine’s Day, Nashville. February might be known for romance, but it’s also American Heart Month. What better way to show your love than by prioritizing heart health with the people you care most about?

Craft Body Scan offers a non-invasive + affordable Heart and Lung Scan that provides a comprehensive look into your cardiovascular health.

Available this month for just $99 per couple (usually $2,720), this painless preventative scan can detect early signs of blockages, inflammation, and other heart-related issues before they become serious threats.

Early detection is key in the fight against heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the US. In fact, one out of every five US deaths in 2021 was directly related to heart disease. By taking this proactive step, you + your loved ones can make informed health decisions and potentially prevent future complications.

Get ahead of your heart health

News Notes

Development

The vacant hotel project on Union Street, which hasn’t been worked on since 2021, could see progress under the Holiday Inn Express brand. Filed permits indicate plans for 10 floors and 116 rooms. (Nashville Post)

Announced

The Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair returns to the Wilson County Fairgrounds from Aug. 15-24. The annual event celebrates agriculture with “Year of Wheat and Small Grains” alongside the theme “95 Reasons to Celebrate Tennessee - Sow the Fun, Harvest the Memories.” (WZTV)

Coming Soon

Carter Vintage Guitars will celebrate the grand opening of its new brick-and-mortar on the top floor of the historic Antiques building at SomeraRoad’s Paseo South Gulch on Friday, March 1. The new location spans 12,500 sqft, houses 2,000+ guitars, and offers a new space for creatives called Carter Studios.

Biz

Kilwins, which also operates in Downtown Franklin, will expand to Nashville with a new location slated for the mixed-use Encore tower — 299 Demonbreun St. The shop offers chocolates, fudge, ice cream, and coffee. Stay tuned for an opening date. (Nashville Post)

Sports

Nashville SC signed defender Brent Kallman through 2024 following a trial spell with the club during preseason. Kallman joins the Boys in Gold after most recently playing 40 matches with Minnesota United FC.

Home

If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until mid-2025. That’s over a whole year to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*

Holiday

There’s still time to send Valentine’s Day flowers. Pick up a bouquet at Neighborlily, or shop same-day delivery bouquets on 1-800-Flowers.*

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Find this Alice in Wonderland-themed pop-up in Downtown Nashville

Multiple tables have menus and tablescapes made from flowers on them. Some have colorful pendant lights with tassels hanging over them. Green ivy hangs from the ceiling and the columns in the center of the room are wrapped in colorful paper.

If you’re dressing on theme, don’t shy away from the color and florals in your wardrobe. | Photo by NASHtoday

... for a very important date! Noelle’s newest pop-up has transformed the hotel’s lower level, this time taking over the Makeready L&L and Hidden Bar spaces.

Step into the whimsical wonderland for two separate experiences from now through the end of May: Down the Rabbit Hole (culinary journey) and Queen of Hearts (pop-up bar).

Down the Rabbit Hole

What to know: Brunch (Wednesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.) and dinner (Daily beginning at 5 p.m.) menus
What to order: For dinner, we recommend getting the twice fried rosemary potato, Caterpillar’s tortellini, The Alice filet, Queen of Heart’s chocolate cake, and I’m Not Myself, You See to sip.
What to experience: Each weekend (Friday–Sunday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.), the Mad Hatter Tea service takes you for a boozy spin with light bites.

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In other Nashville SC news. Join the club for the free-to-attend jersey launch party at GEODIS Park this Saturday, Feb. 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Expect player appearances, locker room tours, live music, food, and games. RSVP now.

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