From Boot Barn and Little Words Project to Agora International Jewelry & Gifts and Rhapsody Spa at The Westin Hotel, downtown Nashville offers gifts for all. | Photos by Nashville Downtown Partnership
Let’s face it: Finding the perfect gift is challenging. Luckily, downtown Nashville has something for every kind of giftee. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite gift recommendations, all available in the heart of downtown. Pro tip: Make a day of it, from fueling coffee to celebratory dinner.
🎟️ Bonding experiences
The journey is the destination. Treat your loved one to an unforgettable experience (with you, of course) at one of these retailers:
Nashville Flea Market | Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Cost of purchase | Whether you’re an avid collector or a casual browser, the Thanksgiving Treasures Market boasts everything from antiques and harvest-inspired decor to unique finds suited for the season of giving.
Nashville Predators Signing | 6-7 p.m. | Palm Beach Autographs, The Mall at Green Hills | $20+ | Nashville Predators stars Luke Schenn, Ryan O’Reilly, and Michael McCarron stop by the new Nashville store for photo ops and to sign merchandise.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Gold & Blue Saturday | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | GEODIS Park | Cost of purchase | The third annual event includes merch discounts, free activities — from Tempo Santa holiday photos to ornament decorating — and season ticket member exclusives.
MADE SOUTH 10th Annual Holiday Market | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | $15+ | A portion of proceeds from this year’s market featuring 60+ makers benefits One Generation Away, a Franklin nonprofit that distributes healthy food to area families.
Sunday, Nov. 24
“The Muppet Christmas Carol” | 1:30 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, Franklin | $13+ | The Muppets present their own rendition of the Charles Dickens classic in this 1992 Disney film.
Monday, Nov. 25
Christmas 4 Kids Benefit | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $37+ | The annual tradition returns with an evening of performances by Phil Vassar, Chapel Hart, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, and Darryl Worley.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Seed Exploration with a Park Naturalist | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mill Ridge Park | Free | Learn about the benefits of seeds and how you can provide food and habitat for animals in the winter.
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From Paris to Music City, luxury fragrance boutique Diptyque is now open on the Upper Level of The Mall at Green Hills (near Nordstrom). Browse a collection of ~50 scents across perfumes, candles, and the bath + body sectors.
Biz
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream is rolling out of Germantown at the end of November. Don’t worry, the sweet treats aren’t going far. The move comes as an effort to focus on the Roll Bus, products, and Roll Academy. All ice cream will be $5 until Saturday, Nov. 30.
Eat
The James Beard Foundation is bringing its Taste of America culinary series to Saint Elle on Thursday, Feb. 20. The walk-around tasting is hosted by Nashville’s Mailea Weger and features nine other chefs at 15+ stations. Tickets are on sale.
Try This
Who doesn’t need a little extra moolah ahead of the holidays? Find The Cash Nashville is hiding $50 bills around the city and sharing hints to Instagram. Stay tuned — the account left a comment on its most recent post teasing a PlayStation 5 drop this weekend.
Plan Ahead
No ifs, ands, or bucks — we’re giving you plenty of heads up to attend the Nashville Stampede’s Music City homestand next summer. The 2022 PBR Teams Champions return to Bridgestone Arena Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 17, with tickets going on sale Monday, Nov. 25.
Seasonal
Weekend date idea incoming. Gaylord Opryland’s “A Country Christmas Dinner Show” returns to the resort’s Tennessee Ballroom tomorrow, Nov. 23 with Terri Clark’s “It’s Christmas… Cheers!” In total, the star will take to the stage for 17 performances this season, while The Frontmen’s “Holidays & Hits” includes 10 dates.
Asked
In case you missed it, we’re running our historical marker contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Vote for a significant landmark (or submit your own) for a chance to be featured on our national map of readers’ landmarks.
Listen
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Travel
Cozy up in Mount Pleasant, SC, for the holidays. Nestled along the Charleston Harbor, this charming coastal town is celebrating the season with a Holiday Market & Craft Show, a Christmas Light Parade, and plenty of festive fun. Plan your holiday getaway.*
Finance
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Coming soon to a corner of campus
Construction begins in spring 2025. | Rendering via Belmont University
A performance venue, dining, creative space for film + animation, and advance recording capabilities — those are just some of the features in mind for Belmont University’s newest planned building.
The CORD — Powerhouse will rise four stories and occupy 29,000 sqft of campus by August 2026, thanks to a $10 million gift from Crown Bakeries founder and Belmont Trustee Cordia Harrington.
The building will offer an entrance facing the quad, as well as one looking toward the newest facilities on Belmont’s lawn. Students can visit the “incubator and maker space” to get hands-on experience with industry partners, as well as experiment with emerging technologies like AI.
“This isn’t just about building a facility; it’s about creating an ecosystem where the next generation of leaders from across disciplines can develop the entrepreneurial mindset and innovative spirit needed to make a real difference in our world,” Harrington said.
The Buy
The Buy
A Furbo 360° dog camera so you can keep an eye on your fur baby from anywhere. Psst — it’s 55% off for a limited time.
Your kitchen counter looks like it could use some free flowers. Country newcomer Christian Hayes will celebrate his new single “Wildflower” by handing out Amelia’s Flowers stems, bouquets, and other goodies in front of Finnley’s from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24
