Plus, Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina opening at Nudie's.
 
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Which city will get called up to the big leagues?
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Will Nashville be the next home of Major League Baseball? | Graphic by 6AM City
Put your caps on, grab a hot dog, and get ready to dodge (or catch) foul balls: Baseball season is here.

Plenty of cities are vying to be on deck for a Major League Baseball team, including some of our 6AM City markets. Here are our best pitches why Nashville, Charlotte, or Raleigh may be the next home base for the MLB. Plus, you can size up the competition + learn more about the swingin’ scene in other top cities.

Nashville

Music City Baseball stepped up to the plate in 2019 with a mission to bring an MLB franchise to Nashville. Since then, it has enlisted the expertise of advisers Tony La Russa and Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin, and gained backing from celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Luke Combs. Beyond MCB, Nashville also has support from the pros. In 2023, The Athletic asked 100 MLB players the best potential expansion city, and with 69% of the vote, Music City knocked it out of the park.

This will come as no curveball to Nashvillians, but baseball has deep roots here. The sport was played at Sulphur Dell from the late 1800s until 1963, first as home to the Nashville Americans (the city’s first professional baseball team) and later the Nashville Vols, the Nashville Stars (the name Music City Baseball hopes to revive), and many other teams. Baseball found its way back to the site in 2015 when the Nashville Sounds set up home base at the new First Tennessee Park (now First Horizon Park), where the team continues to break attendance records.

What’s on deck now? In February, Music City Baseball announced a site and market analysis of five spots, including three in Davidson County, one in Williamson, and one in Rutherford, which is expected to be completed this spring. If MLB makes a home in Music City, it would join three other major league teams — the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and Nashville SC (plus, there are efforts to bring a professional women’s team to town).
 
Asked
 
Do you want a MLB team in Nashville?
A. Of course! Let’s play ball.
B. I’d cheer for them, but not a big baseball fan.
C. No, it’d be a strikeout.
 
 
Events
 
Thursday, March 28
  • Just Between Friends Consignment Sale | Thursday, March 28-Saturday, March 30 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | Cost of purchase | Save 50-90% on children’s clothes, shoes, books, toys, and baby gear at this pop-up resale market.
  • Ice Cream Social | Thursday, March 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream, 1120 4th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs over ice cream + bring a laptop for the hands-on workshop.
  • Alive After Five | Thursday, March 28 | 5-10 p.m. | Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville, 210 Molloy St. | Free | Bring your friends or coworkers (and your business card) to this gathering with live music and drink specials.
Friday, March 29
  • Beyonce Country Album Listening & Dance Party | Friday, March 29 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free+ | This ain’t Texas, but it is a rooftop dance party — Beyonce’s new “Cowboy Carter” album will play at 11 p.m.
  • Grandpa Bar Open Mic | Friday, March 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Grandpa Bar, 1501 Herman St. | Free+ | Enjoy the jokes of 18 local comedians, or get up on stage and give it a try yourself.
Saturday, March 30
  • Eggstravaganzoo | Saturday, March 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $24+ | Visit the zoo for egg hunts by age group, face painting, and keeper talks.
  • Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew | Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $20+ | Watch the Boys in Gold in action at home.
Sunday, March 31
  • Lit & Fit Yoga | Sunday, March 31 | 9:30 a.m. | Flamingo Cocktail Club, 509 Houston St. | $23 | This 60-minute guided yoga practice includes a mimosa, cold brew, or orange juice after class.
Plan Ahead
  • Titans Youth Football Camps: Nashville | Dates vary | 7-11:30 a.m. | Various Locations across Nashville | $89-$122 | Titans Youth Football Camp registration is now open for all children ages 7–14. See details for camp dates + locations.*
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News Notes
 
Number
  • $23 million. That’s how much the 2023 TransPerfect Music City Bowl generated for the local economy, according to bowl officials. Just over 50,000 football fans filled Nissan Stadium on Dec. 30 to witness Maryland’s 31-13 victory over Auburn.
Coming Soon
  • The second floor of Nudie’s Honky Tonk will transform into Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina beginning Thursday, May 2. The concept will serve cocktails made with Tucker’s own tequila brand, Cosa Salvaje, and offer a food menu. Follow the pop-up bar on Instagram for updates. (WSMV)
Eat
  • The owners of East Nashville’s Pelican & Pig are cooking up a new concept in Mt. Juliet. Leon’s Famous Deli is set to open Wednesday, April 3 at 2240 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Get a sneak peek of the menu, including 25+ sandwiches that are also available as loaded fries. (Nashville Business Journal)
Concert
  • No need to be stressed out — Twenty One Pilots will bring their “Clancy” world tour to Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5.
Announced
  • The Greater Nashville Music Census deadline is extended through April 1 at 11:59 p.m. Since its launch on March 1, more than 2,500 people involved in the local music scene have contributed to its findings, including independent creatives, music industry professionals, and others.
Festival
  • The Nashville Poetry Festival is coming up on Saturday, April 27. The free, all-ages event will be held at The Packing Plant (507 Hagen St.) and feature live performances, themed activities, and local food and drinks. Bonus: If you love poetry, be sure to read NASHtoday on Wednesday, April 3.
Plan Ahead
Wellness
  • Therapy isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential tool for navigating life’s complexities. Invest in your wellbeing with 25% off your first month of BetterHelp.*
 
 
Community
 
🥬 Lettuce make a difference
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Food Waste Prevention Week is coming up April 1-7. | Photo by Matheus Cenali via Pexels
Monday, April 1 marks the beginning of Tennessee’s third annual Food Waste Prevention Week — let’s not waste any time sharing how you can get involved.

Celebrate with a coffee crawl

Zero Waste Nashville and Urban Green Lab are showcasing sustainable coffee shops as part of Nashville’s inaugural Earth Month Coffee Crawl (April 1 to April 22). Feel better about your morning coffee run by picking up Bongo Java East’s Mudpie (vanilla-lavender almond milk latte) or The Library Cafe’s Solar Power (latte with chamomile, lavender, rosebud, lemon, and orange peel syrup). View all eight participating shops.

Get in on the action

Visit Tennessee State University on Monday, April 1 (6:30-9 p.m.) for “No Food Left Behind,” a food waste panel discussion, followed by a chef demonstration. Head to Yazoo Brewing Company on Saturday, April 6 (1-4 p.m.) for educational demonstrations (think: canning and worm bin composting) and a special Yazoo brew using recovered food.
 
The Buy
 
Jenni Earle Bandanas. Try a new trend this spring with these bandanas – perfect to tie around your neck, hair, or handbag.
 
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