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For the nature lover
Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos.
Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani.
Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.
Tim McGraw | Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $50+ | The artist makes a stop on his “Standing Room Only” tour with special guests Carly Pearce and Abby Anderson.
After Permanence: The Future of Monuments | Thursday, April 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free | Join Paul Farber to learn more about the work that Monument Lab is doing across the country.
Friday, April 26
Sips for Species | Friday, April 26 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $80+ | Taste 5-ounce samples from 40+ vendors, listen to live music, and take in up-close animal encounters and keeper talks — designated driver tickets are $45.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Rd. | $15+ | Prepare for an evening of mystery in this stage production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.”
Saturday, April 27
Nashville SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | Saturday, April 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Geodis Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $27+ | Cheer on the Boys in Gold on Greener Goals night, a league-wide initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues in the soccer community.
Chef Dinner | Saturday, April 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Rd. Pk. | $175 | This sustainable dining experience kicks off with a welcome cocktail reception, followed by a tour of Green Door Gourmet and a family-style dinner with beverage pairings.
Spring Crank-Up | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 404 Hogan Rd. | Free | The second annual tractor show offers vendors, games, demonstrations, and a Touch-A-Truck area for children.
Día del Niño Celebration | Saturday, April 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of storytime sessions, book giveaways, face painting, and live entertainment.
Sunday, April 28
Champagne & Chicken, Spring Edition | Sunday, April 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Bloomsbury Farm, 9398 Del Thomas Rd., Smyrna | $162 | Tickets include a picnic lunch for two packed with one bottle of champagne, fried chicken, side dishes, biscuits, dessert, and more.
Spring It Forward: Harmony Wildlife’s Annual Fundraiser | Sunday, April 28 | 2-5 p.m. | TailGate Brewery Headquarters, 7300 Charlotte Pk. | Free+ | This family-friendly event boasts plenty of kids activities, including wildlife crafts, games, and face painting.
The first Thursday Night Out is the perfect time to slow down, visit with the trolls, and soak up summer tunes. | Photos courtesy Atlanta Botanical Garden
Help us troll out the red carpet for Cheekwood’s newest guests.
“TROLLS: Save the Humans” is the estate’s newest outdoor installation, created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Running from Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, Sept. 1, the blockbuster exhibition includes six larger-than-life troll sculptures made from recycled wood and nestled throughout Cheekwood’s gardens, trees, and historic landscape.
🌳 Trolls + music
As the story goes, the trolls want to help “small people” — aka us humans — stop harming the planet and inspire us to be good stewards of the earth.
The expressive sculptures blend art, nature, and storytelling into a one-of-kind experience that has captured the imagination of children and adults worldwide. There are now 100+ Thomas Dambo Trolls around the world, and their legend has taken on a life of its own.
The exhibit’s debut also marks the start of Thursday Night Out, Cheekwood’s weekly summer event, featuring food trucks, drinks, live music + more.
Oracle’s forthcoming 70-acre campus on the East Bank will eventually become the tech company’s world headquarters, according to co-founder Larry Ellison, who appeared in Nashville this week at the Oracle Health Summit. The company, which is currently headquartered in Austin, is expected to be operational in Nashville by 2030.
Shop
Los Angeles-based apparel brand Buck Mason plans to open at Fifth + Broadway this fall. The retailer, which also operates in 12 South, will be situated next to Ariat and feature its collection of t-shirts, denim, outerwear, and accessories. (Nashville Post)
Biz
E+Rose is bringing its cold-pressed juices and plant-based eats to Germantown’s Neuhoff development. The biz hasn’t announced an opening date, but permit data indicates a future 750-sqft location at 1320 Adams St., Ste. 120. (Nashville Business Journal)
Community
Games 3 and 4 of Round 1 of the playoffs take place right here in Music City. Show your Preds support by attending free outdoor viewing parties between Music City Center and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Friday and Sunday. What to expect + house rules.
Answered
Yesterday, we asked you which style home featured in our Old House Series you would like to live in most, and here’s what you said: Craftsman (55%), Victorian Era (20%), Post War Modern (10%), Revival (10%), and Turn-of-the-Century Neoclassical (5%).
Arts
A new exhibit by visual artist Lori Field opens next month at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Haley Gallery. “Saints, Tigers, Warriors, Lovers, Flowers” will feature a collection of mixed media collages, sculptures, and more. Attend the opening reception on Thursday, May 23 or visit the free gallery through July 19.
Learn
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RMDs can be taken annually, quarterly, or monthly — which is best? | Photo provided by SmartAsset
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I have an exciting update to share about Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday. Head to The Bookshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m to have poet Scott Sprunger write you a poem on the spot using his vintage typewriter.
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