Beyond downtown views

Neighborhood perks

• The Pinnacle, a 4,500-person capacity music venue operated by AEG
• The Goddard School, which is expected to open in spring 2025 and enroll ~250 children
• EVO, a luxury dine-in cinema and experiential entertainment venue
• Restaurants Ocean Prime and Fogo de Chão
• Fitness club Iconix

• Oh Boy Records’ TN to TX: The Road to Luck Reunion | Friday, March 8 | 8 p.m. | The Blue Room, 623 7th Ave. S. | $28 | Join Kelsey Waldon, Tré Burt, and other Oh Boy Records artists before they caravan from Nashville to Willie Nelson’s Ranch at Luck Reunion.

• Be Good Market | Saturday, March 9 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Soho House, 500 Houston St. | Cost of purchase | Shop handmade items, vintage clothing, custom rugs, and more.
• International Women’s Day Tasting | Saturday, March 9 | 3-5 p.m. | Amy Head Cosmetics, 1208 4th Ave. N. | Free | Enjoy a sampling of Walker Brothers’ new hard kombucha release, The Future is Fermented, brewed in collaboration with Pink Boots Society.
• Now That’s What I Call An Olivia Rodrigo Pre-Party | Saturday, March 9 | 4-7 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free+ | Get ready for Olivia Rodrigo’s Bridgestone Arena show at Acme’s all-ages party.

• Screenings on the Steps: “Clueless” | Sunday, March 10 | 6:30-9 p.m. | W Nashville, 300 12th Ave. S. | Free | Join the hotel on the Spanish Steps for outdoor movie viewings of iconic films directed by women.
• Wheatus | Sunday, March 10 | 6:30 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $27 | The “Teenage Dirtbag” band brings an acoustic tour to Music City.

• Spotlight Series | Monday, March 11-Tuesday, March 12 | 6-9 p.m. | L27 Rooftop Lounge, 807 Clark Pl. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a night of music with skyline views from 27 stories above Nashville.

• Pitch Meeting | Tuesday, March 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The Mill at Cannery Hall, 1 Cannery Row | Free+ | Rising songwriting talents will showcase their tunes backed by a band — plus, score $1 parking at the venue.

• 400+ performers across ten venues for a total of 98 rockin’ shows — making it the largest songwriters-only festival of its kind in the world
• Spectacular shows paired with a chance to hear popular songs performed as they were written by the creators themselves (including top radio hits) and to learn about the songwriting process firsthand
• A host of daytime events in the heart of Music City
• A two-day Songwriting Seminar at The Fisher Center at Belmont University, featuring panels, discussions, and Q&A sessions with 20+ music industry professionals

• Japanese restaurant Oak by Tabu will occupy the ground level of SoBro apartment community Sentral — 534 6th Ave. S. While details are still forthcoming, including the opening date and menu offerings, Oak by Tabu has ties to restaurant chain Tabu Shabu. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Inc. Regionals list is out, and two area companies are among the top 5 fastest-growing in the Southeast — Brentwood’s Spartan Fitness Holdings (No. 3) and Nashville’s COACT Agency (No. 4). Discover the other 11 Nashville companies on the list. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Nashville ranked No. 3 on Southern Living’s 2024 South’s Best Cities list, behind Savannah, GA (No. 2) and Charleston, SC (No. 1). Along with stops at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, the publication recommends visitors add an afternoon at Cheekwood and dinner at Noko to their travel itineraries.

• Adventure Science Center will host its next Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, April 13. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — including a “quieter hour” with restricted noise during the first hour — and features a variety of trucks, heavy machinery, and equipment. Bonus: It’s free to attend.

• Nashville Humane Association will offer a low-cost vaccine ($15) and microchip ($10) clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, March 16. No appointment is necessary, but the event is limited to 100 pets. Learn more.

• It’s almost time to set the clocks forward. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now enjoy the extra sunlight.

• The Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 10 at 6 p.m. Not sure how to watch? Access the broadcast with a free five-day trial of DIRECTV STREAM.*

• Night We Met’s two spaces, the Club Room and Vera Lounge, are fitted with a Void Acoustics sound system and art installations. The bar program will offer “sophisticated twists on popular drinks.”
• The initial lineup is out, and DJ Kyle Watson kicks off opening night. Check out the events calendar for more talent and ticket information.
• The venue will feature a zero-waste program, including composting, recycling, and no single-use plastics.