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Events
 
Thursday, May 2
  • Entrepreneur Night: Connect, Create, Celebrate | Thursday, May 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Bag Lady’s Fry Joint, 1402 Buchanan St. | Free | Connect with fellow entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, including marketing, media, real estate, hospitality, and more.
Friday, May 3
  • Opening Day: Hip Donelson Farmers Market | Friday, May 3 | 4-7 p.m. | 2705 Lebanon Pk. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy food trucks, live music, and free parking at this producer-only market.
  • COOP Gallery’s Garden of Earthly Delights | Friday, May 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Packing Plant, 507 Hagan St. | $25+ | An intimate fundraising evening full of performances and art-making in celebration of Nashville’s creative community.
Saturday, May 4
  • The 5th Nashville Wellness Fest | Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. (Expo Hall 3) | $7 | Visit with 100+ wellness vendors and enjoy yoga sessions, food tastings, and more.
  • Free Comic Book Day | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Score free comic books at four NPL branches — the Main Library, Edmondson Pike, Hadley Park, and Old Hickory.
Sunday, May 5
  • Tea Ceremony & Intentional Shopping | Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | The Café & Shop at Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Ave. | $25 | Your ticket includes hot tea, sweet and savory bites, and early access to spring arrivals.
  • Cinco de Mayo Festival | Sunday, May 5 | 12-11 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk.| Free | The indoor and outdoor festival boasts multiple entertainment stages, food trucks, and more.
Monday, May 6
  • Koe Wetzel Live TV Taping | Monday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $31+ | VIP ticket upgrades include priority entry, whiskey tastings, and light bites.
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Announced
  • Rock Nashville, a 55-acre entertainment rehearsal and production campus, is on its way to Whites Creek. The development broke ground in April with plans for 13 band and production studios, a full-sized stadium rehearsal facility, an amphitheater, and a cafe. A fall 2025 opening is expected. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
  • The Michelin-starred chef behind Chicago’s The Meadowlark is expanding to Nashville with plans to join other concepts in the Rutledge Hill Culinary District. The speakeasy-style cocktail bar will open in a 4,456-sqft space at 627 2nd Ave. S., though no other details are available at this time. (Nashville Business Journal)
Sports
  • Rooftop pickleball, anyone? Bobby Hotel has partnered with Dinkville Pickleball to bring the game, backyard-inspired bites, and themed cocktails to the rooftop lounge from Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Reserve a court now + attend the kickoff celebration on Friday, May 24 to see pro players and celebrities in action.
Drink
  • Brew at the Zoo tickets are on sale now. The annual adults-only event returns to the Nashville Zoo on Friday, June 14 for three-ounce pours of beers, wines, ciders, and seltzers from over 60 beverage purveyors. Some animal exhibits will be open until sundown and live music will be played along the pathways.
Development
  • Developers are eyeing a mixed-use project for the vacant Macy’s at Goodlettsville’s Rivergate Mall. Documents suggest the store could be demolished and replaced with a hotel, 340 apartments, and restaurants spanning 17,000 sqft. The project will be discussed at a meeting on May 6 and, if approved, break ground next year. (WSMV)
Legacy
  • Rare artifacts from the late Naomi Judd’s career will be featured in a series of online exhibitions. The country artist’s estate partnered with Definitive Authentic and Mercy Community Healthcare to first unveil “Artist,” which includes photos, setlists, personal letters, and more. (The Tennessean)
 
 
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A bite-sized look at Clarksville’s foodie scene
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Clarksville was named one of Opendoor’s “hottest zip codes” last year — and the food scene is on fire, too. | Photo by @felixblancophotography
Warning: Don’t turn on Food Network on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. if you’re hungry. Or do, because you can drive ~one hour northwest of Nashville to try all of the food you see on screen.

Clarksville will be featured on episode six of the channel’s “Best Bite in Town.” The show by Guy Fieri recruits Noah Cappe and celebrity chefs Jet Tila and Tiffani Faison to dine at two restaurants each and select a favorite dish. A panel of judges will then decide which Bite Club Member takes the cake.

From sweet to savory, get a taste of the city’s food scene with visits to B’s Cheesecakes, Cafe 931, Legends Smokehouse and Grill, and more.
 
The Buy
 
A most-loved mother’s day gift so you’re prepared once Sunday, May 12 rolls around. Shop gifts great for mother figures, yourself, or anyone who deserves a little something.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Answered: Yesterday, we asked you which four things we shared were not part of the 75 items included in Davidson County’s time capsule buried at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in 1996. Of the 275 respondents, 85 readers guessed correctly by choosing the “Goo Goo Clusters tin.” Stay tuned to the newsletter later this month to hear more about the time capsule and its contents.
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