Perhaps the nature enthusiast would enjoy Nashville, OR — and you can drive two more hours to visit our friends PDXtoday. | Photo by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives via Wikimedia Commons
You may already know about Nashville’s sister cities, but here’s a fun fact: There are at least 19 other towns and cities in the United States that share Music City’s name.
You know what they say — imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Nashville, Oregon
Unfortunately, not all Nashvilles survive the passage of time. We weren’t able to dig up much about this unincorporated community, but a book of ads from 1952 shared by the Lincoln County Historical Society suggests this Nashville was “home to a big-time logging company, complete with a corporate airplane.”
Nashville, Georgia
Music City, meet the “City of Dogwoods.” The area boasting a population just under 5,000 people was incorporated in 1892 and named after Revolutionary War soldier General Francis Nash. Nashville acts as the county seat for Berrien County, which covers 450 square miles and consists of four municipalities. The downtown square offers a family-owned hotel and a farmers market.
Danish String Quartet | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $29+ | The Grammy-nominated ensemble will perform Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte,” Joseph Haydn’s “Quartet op. 77/2: III, Andante” and Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Quartet no. 4.”
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Night in the Alps - Raclette | 6-8 p.m. | Greys Fine Cheeses | $100 | This experience includes potatoes, charcuterie, cornichons, and pickled vegetables for two, followed by chocolate fondue dessert.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Lecture and Book Signing: “Designing Christmas” | 10 a.m. | Cheekwood | $55+ | Former White House florist Laura Dowling’s tips and techniques will inspire you to incorporate holiday decor in your home — books available for purchase separately.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Present Tense Collab Dinner | 5-10 p.m. | Blue Aster at Conrad Nashville | Cost of purchase | Blue Aster’s chef Andrew Rodriguez and chef Guillermo Mendez team up with Present Tense’s chef Ryan Costanza to create a special menu.
Tyler Hubbard | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $44+ | The former Florida Georgia Line member brings his “Strong” world tour to Music City with special guest Alana Springsteen.
Friday, Nov. 22
Museum Fun Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lane Motor Museum | Cost of admission | Get access to free vault tours and in-museum vehicle demonstrations with the price of regular admission for one day only.
“Nashville Hot” Deviled Eggs with Santa? Count us in. | Photo provided by JW Marriott Nashville
Celebrate the season at JW Marriott Nashville’s Stompin’ Grounds with a Southern-inspired Christmas brunch with a very special guest — Santa himself — every Sunday in December before Christmas between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy festive decor, seasonal buffet favorites, and family photos with Santa — bring your own camera to capture those memorable moments.
Reserve your table (and preview the menu) before seats are filled. Make it a staycation (up to 40% off rooms) with code LPR.
How’s this for newsworthy? Headline by MM, a jewelry store specializing in “edgy statement pieces,” is celebrating the grand opening of its flagship store on Saturday, Nov. 23. The biz will occupy Any Old Iron’s former Music Row space and offer in-store giveaways + deals during opening weekend.
Try This
You’ve seen Little Free Libraries around town for years, but now a community baking project has made an appearance in East Nashville. Little Free Bakery Nashville launched last week on Meridian Street, between Vaughn Street and Evanston Avenue. Keep up with what’s dropped weekly on Instagram.
Weather
If cooler temperatures have you thinking back to last year’s snow storm — there’s a silver lining. NDOT replaced its fleet with 19 new snow plows, and there are more on the way. The plows have technology that monitors road conditions and air temperature to calculate salt and calcium distribution along streets. (WZTV)
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Speaking of winter’s arrival, check out Bringles Smoking Oasis’ new setup. The outdoor bar serving as a game day favorite unveiled its covered roof last November, but now it has optional covered siding to match. We hear there are heaters coming soon, so there’s nothing stopping you from cheering on Tennessee teams year-round.
Sports
The Titans’ record now sits at 2-8 after a 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Run through the game recap before preparing for two upcoming road games, first against the Houston Texans, then the Washington Commanders.
State
New or returning residents from nine states, including California and Kentucky, will need a new document when applying for a Tennessee driver’s license beginning Friday, Jan. 10. The new process requires a Motor Vehicle Record from those states issued within 30 days of your appointment. Here’s why. (WKRN)
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It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2024. We’re seeing: fluffy ear muffs, cozy slippers, french fry seasoning, and fancy chocolate bark.*
You’ve browsed NASHtoday’s gift guide featuring over 90 ideas — including local favorites from our editors. (We see you, Perfectly Cordial and City Collection.)
Now, it’s almost time to show even more local love than usual when Small Business Saturday returns to Nashville on Nov. 30. This year, we want to encourage our readers to pay a visit somewhere new — that’s where you come in.
Tell us which Music City shops you love (and why). We’ll share the responses in an upcoming newsletter and help you map your route ahead of the annual shopping event.
Whether you are a regular in the cyclist community or just looking to get from Point A to Point B while avoiding scooters, make note of Nashville BCycle’s new docking station on Commerce Street downtown — near the Rep. John Lewis Way N. intersection.
