March 15, 2024

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67º | 73% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:57 a.m. | Sunset 6:55 p.m.

Civic class is in session

An aerial view of a circular patch of green grass in front of the Davidson County Courthouse, tan building with pillars lining the front, and its plaza entrance.

Nashville has ~75 boards and commissions. | Photo via Canva

Today is the final day of Civic Learning Week, iCivics’ annual celebration of the knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for an informed population. If you can’t make it to the last three virtual events, take things a step further by learning more about our local government.

Did you know? You can make your voice heard by serving as a member on one of Nashville’s ~75 boards and commissions.

As a board member, you can weigh in on topics like appearance or planning, advise on changes to our local parks + greenways, or contribute to historic development and preservation of properties.

How can you start learning about Nashville’s boards as well as how to become involved with one? Find the application on Metro’s online portal, which also provides a brief on each opportunity’s purpose and goal.

Who can apply?

Any citizen residing in Nashville can apply. Pro tip: Depending on the position, certain subject matter expertise may be required.

Where do I find vacancies?

Any board that is accepting applications will have a button at the bottom of its webpage that reads “Express Interest to Become a Board or Commission Member.” When you click on the button, an application form will automatically populate.

What are some of Nashville’s boards and commissions?

Each board and commission focuses on a specific topic and offers recommendations to elected government officials with the goal of shaping local policies. Some of Nashville’s boards include the Sports Authority, Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council, Farmers Market Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and Stormwater Management Commission.

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Events

Friday, March 15

Yard Sale | Friday, March 15-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Gardens of Babylon, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Expect markdowns on houseplants, pottery, gift accessories, and more.
Give Her Six Pop-Up Shop | Friday, March 15 | 2-5 p.m. | Big Machine Brewery & Distillery, 122 3rd Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Shop new arrivals and game day favorites in person.

Saturday, March 16

Wags & Walks Nashville Puppy Pilates | Saturday, March 16 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Wags & Walks Nashville, 100 Bonnabrook Dr. | $45 | Join the Wags team for a mat-based Pilates class while surrounded by adoptable pups.
Encanto in Concert | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $61+ | The Nashville Symphony will play live to the Disney animated film.

Sunday, March 17

Pushups + Prosecco | Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Kimpton Aertson Hotel, 2021 Broadway | $22 | Crush a yoga and strength fusion workout before celebrating your hard work with a prosecco toast.
Cooking Class | Sunday, March 17 | 3 p.m. | The Chef and I, 1922 Adelicia St. | $84 | Learn how to make pasta from scratch in this hands-on workshop.

Monday, March 18

Marvel Trivia Night | Monday, March 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Grab your fellow Avengers and put your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the test.

Tuesday, March 19

Adulting 101: Happy Hour | Tuesday, March 19 | 4-6 p.m. | East Nashville Beer Works, 320 East Trinity Ln. | Free | A local financial adviser, realtor, insurance professional, and lender will be there to answer all your burning questions.

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Travel

☀️ Sun’s out, fun’s out: Spend a weekend at a Mount Pleasant festival

A fishing boat is pictured cruising under the Mount Pleasant Pier.

Experience the coastal + cultural charm of Mount Pleasant this spring and summer. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant

Warmer weather is just around the corner, and that means one thing in Mount Pleasant: festival season.

In addition to a lineup of fun seasonal events, here are a couple festivals we’re eyeing:

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Sunday, April 28 | Test your shrimp-eating skills + groove at a Shag dance contest at this highly-anticipated festival that pays tribute to the shrimping + seafood industry.
Sweetgrass Festival | Saturday, July 27 | Meet sweetgrass basket weavers and taste authentic Gullah food at this festival that celebrates Gullah culture.

Grab your shades + getaway

News Notes

Announced

CMA Fest revealed the initial set of performers for the 51st annual event June 6-9. Some of the artists taking the Nissan Stadium stage include Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Jelly Roll, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Megan Moroney. See the full lineup, including the festival’s other five stages.

Number

86. That’s the number of people added to the metro area’s population daily in 2023. US Census Bureau data lists a total of 31,554 people joined the population through natural changes and migration. Around 66 people moved to the area each day.

Sports

The Tennessee Titans made a slew of moves yesterday, signing four new players ahead of next season: Tony Pollard (running back), Lloyd Cushenberry (center), Chidobe Awuzie (cornerback), and Kenneth Murray (linebacker). Get to know the new players.

Eat

Street Eats is expanding. The food truck park known for setting up downtown on Thursdays along Deaderick between 4th and 5th Avenues North is coming to West Nashville. The new daily location at 5028 Charlotte Ave. launches on Monday, April 1 and will serve lunch and dinner.

Try This

If you’re a fan of “The Voice,” stop scrolling. From Wednesday, March 20 until Friday, March 22, you can sit in Dan and Shay’s double chair at Ole Red on Lower Broadway during a free fan activation. The experience includes photo ops, custom drinks, merch, and daily performances by previous “The Voice” artists. (The Tennessean)

Sports

In other sports news, Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse and the university are parting ways following the end of the Commodores’ season, which resulted in an overtime loss against Arkansas in the first round of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Stackhouse led the team for five years.

Active

Tap in your pickle partner, Metro Parks is hosting its 2nd annual city-wide pickleball tournament on Friday, April 26. Early bird registration (which includes a shirt) is open now, and teams must register by Wednesday, April 24. Learn more and sign up at your local community center.

Arts

“Repatriation & Its Impact” lands at the Parthenon on Friday, April 19. Through July 14, guests can review the Parthenon’s own collection of Pre-Columbian art, combined with new works by Nashville-based Mexican artist José Véra González. The exhibit explores “the effects of cultural looting in the art and antiquities trade.”

Finance

Pro tip: Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate your monthly payments.*

History

🎂 The Grand Ole Opry House’s big 50

The Grand Ole Opry House acted as the focal point for the 369-acre Opryland amusement park, which closed in 1997. | Photo via Nashville Public Library’s Digital Collections

You don’t look a day over 25, Grand Ole Opry House. Though the Music City landmark still looks to be in its prime, a 50-year milestone packs a whole lot of history worth mentioning ahead of the Opry’s celebratory show on Saturday, March 16.

The Grand Ole Opry was relocated to its sixth and final home in 1974, which was completed in under two years and said to cost ~$15 million to build. Roy Acuff, Jeannie Seely, and President Richard Nixon appeared during the inaugural broadcast at the new venue.

The famous circle that serves as the Opry House’s focal point pays tribute to the 31 years the Grand Ole Opry spent at Ryman Auditorium. The 6-ft circle was built using an 8-ft piece of wood from the Mother Church. Even after the 2010 flood left 10 ft of water inside the venue, the circle remained unbroken.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

In case you missed it, Fryce Cream is back open for the season. I obviously had to make a stop this week when we had three days of sunny and 70-degree bliss. Replicate my order this weekend: Vanilla ice cream with Oreos + brown sugar bourbon pepper fries.

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