06.18.2024

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🐝 The buzz around town this week

It’s National Pollinator Week — here are a few ways to get involved in Nashville

An upclose view of common milkweed, which is both light and dark pink in color, with greenery out of focus in the background.

TDOT’s Project Milkweed initiative offers two species: red milkweed for smaller gardens and common milkweed (pictured) for large areas. | Photo via TDEC

National Pollinator Week, which runs through Sunday, June 23, celebrates the vital role bees, birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in our environment.

Here are a few ways to support these important creatures this week and beyond.

Upcoming events

Supporting pollinator habitats at home

Project Milkweed | The TDOT-led program offers free milkweed seeds to Tennessee residents for restoring landscapes and preserving habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Order seed packets while supplies last.

Tennessee Environmental Council | Get involved with the group’s Generate Some Buzz program by starting your own pollinator garden or volunteering in the community.

Nashville Tree Conservation Corps | The organization offers tips on what residents can do at home to attract pollinators, including how to build a bee condo.

Head to the third floor of the Adventure Science Center to say hello to the bees. | Photo via @adventuresci

All things bees

Buying local honey is just one way to support bees. With help from the Nashville Area Beekeepers Association, places like the Tennessee Agricultural Museum and Adventure Science Center provide close-up views of bees through live observation hives. Plus, some beekeepers like The Honey Collective can help you start your own apiary.

Events

Tuesday, June 18

James Otto’s Country Soul Sessions with Special Guests | Tuesday, June 18 | 6 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $30 | The artist performs songs from his upcoming album, “Self Made Fool,” as well as various hits he has written for other artists.

Wednesday, June 19

iggy’s Collaboration Dinner | Wednesday, June 19 | 5-9 p.m. | iggy’s, 609 Merritt Ave. | $100 | This dinner series kicks off with Joe Frillman, executive chef Daisies in Chicago, and features seven courses served family style.
Brian Regan | Wednesday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $72+ | The performer has been called “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian” by Entertainment Weekly.

Thursday, June 20

“10 Things I Hate About You” | Thursday, June 20 + Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $9+ | Watch the 1999 teen classic starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger.
In Store: Catherine Newman | Thursday, June 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. | Free | Catherine Newman celebrates her new book, “Sandwich,” in conversation with Mary Laura Philpott — registration required.

Friday, June 21

3rd Annual Pickleball Classic | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | TOA Sports Performance Center, 215 Gothic Ct., Franklin | Cost of registration | Register for a variety of open events for the chance to win cash prizes.

Saturday, June 22

Nisolo Warehouse Sale | Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Nisolo Warehouse, 208 Space Park S. Dr. | Cost of purchase | Shop shoes in multiple colors and sizes that are not available online — plus, bring at least one pair of worn shoes for an extra 10% off your purchase.
Office Trivia With David Koechner | Saturday, June 22 | 4 p.m. | Zanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $35 | Test your knowledge of “The Office” with David Koechner, who plays Todd Packer in the hit series.

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Real Estate

🏠 Tomlinson Pointe is now open for sale

The interior living room of a Toll Brothers home with white walls, a white rug, a wood coffee table, and blue chairs.

Enjoy one-stop shopping at the brand-new Toll Brothers Design Studio. | Photo provided by Toll Brothers

New luxury homes are now available in Mt. Juliet.

Tomlinson Pointe, a new single-family home community by Toll Brothers, is now open for sale.

Home buyers can choose from two modern + spacious design collections, each offering options for first-floor primary bedroom suites and additional living space personalization. These include:

The Carlow Collection | 2,400-2,900 sqft | $600,000+
The Longford Collection | 2,700 to 3,400 sqft | $700,000+

✨ Luxe finishes

High-end features come standard in both collections, with:

Granite or quartz countertops + 42-inch kitchen cabinets
Hardwood flooring
Designer finishes throughout
And so much more

🌳 Indoor-outdoor luxury

The good times continue when you step out your front door, with community amenities in every direction. Unwind in style with:

Outdoor pool for warm weather fun
Playground for little ones
Green spaces for picnics + walks with furry friends
Fire pits for socializing under the stars

🏡 Take a tour

Feel the elevated experience firsthand by visiting the professionally decorated, fully furnished McCourt model home, now open daily for tours.

Explore the community + schedule a tour

News Notes

Announced

Nashville Zoo announced the hatching of two crocodile tegus — a historic first for any AZA-accredited zoo. The new arrivals, both believed to be female, were born last month and are currently being raised behind the scenes in the zoo’s Herpetology Department. See what’s next for the pair.

Real Estate

A Brentwood house for sale made Zillow Gone Wild. Not only is the ~$6 million home entirely solar-powered, it features a 12-seat diner, movie theater, ice cream parlor, 100+ person entertaining space, and more. Scroll through all 64 photos.

Concert

Ain’t no rest for Cage the Elephant. After performing on Bonnaroo’s largest stage, the band added a Nashville stop to its “Neon Pill” tour. Tickets for the Sunday, Sept. 1 show at Ascend Amphitheater go on sale Thursday, June 20.

Cause

Nashville Humane Association is getting a specialty license plate, but 1,000 Tennessee residents must sign up before production is approved. The funds raised from the license plate will go toward the organization’s drive-thru pet food bank. Learn more + sign up.

Drink Up

Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Nashville’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

Answered

Yesterday, we quizzed you on the year pickleball was invented. As it turns out, the sport dates back to 1965. Nearly 60 years later, pickleball is still going strong in Nashville.

Eat

Ready, set, grill. Heritage Fire is bringing the heat to Nashville on Sunday, June 23 at Historic Stone Hall. Indulge in an all-you-can-eat + drink spread featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, along with wine, beer, and craft cocktails, all while enjoying live entertainment. Snag tickets.*

Real Estate

Luxury community Tomlinson Pointe is officially open for sale in Mt. Juliet, and you can feel the difference firsthand by touring the professionally decorated model home. See inside the spaces + schedule your tour.*

Development

🌎 Global renovation continued

What Antioch’s Global Mall site could look like in the future

An graphic detailing land uses, including a transit center, town square, and more

A birds-eye view of the Global Mall plan. | Rendering via Metro Planning

Metro’s plan to redevelop Antioch’s Global Mall site is in the home stretch with the master plan draft now available for review. It’s time for a refresh on ways this space could be revitalized + how you can get involved.

The site

The 78-acre Global Mall site, formerly known as Hickory Hollow Mall, is situated southeast of downtown along Bell Road and consists of four anchor buildings.

The plan

The multi-phase development would be anchored by a three-acre Central Green + feature arts-focused spaces, including Arts Square (a central gathering area) and Arts Way (the development’s “Main Street” with galleries, maker spaces, and public art).

Click the button below for more planned uses and upcoming community meetings.

Plus, check out new renderings

Asked

Which of the following shops was NOT one of Hickory Hollow Mall’s original anchor stores?

A. Sears
B. Castner Knott
C. JCPenney
D. Cain-Sloan

Hint: The shop was later added as an anchor store in 1982, four years after Hickory Hollow Mall opened.

Calling all shopping experts

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Don’t forget that JamBox Sandwich Shop officially opens inside Fait la Force Brewing tomorrow, June 19. Revisit our story introducing the concept + check our Instagram page later today for a sneak peek.

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