A view of the development from the intersection of Martin Street and Merritt Avenue. | Rendering via SomeraRoad and Kimley-Horn via Metro
A mixed-use development proposed for Wedgewood-Houston will bring a hotel, residential units, green spaces, and ground-level retail to the corner of Martin Street and Merritt Avenue.
That’s the vision for SomeraRoad’s Martin & Merritt, the latest project from the team behind Paseo South Gulch. Here’s what’s planned:
Residential building with 153 units
Hotel with 155 rooms + a rooftop pool and bar
~5,000 sqft of retail and restaurant space
Pocket park and art plaza
Shared parking garage
Outdoor terraces, a dog park, and an amenity deck
The pocket park located near the hotel entrance. | Rendering via SomeraRoad and Kimley-Horn via Metro
The residential building is expected to rise seven floors, while the hotel is set to reach eight, according to plans submitted to Metro.
Next door to future hotel and residential buildings is The Mill, an adaptive reuse project on the former site of Vintage Millworks. The development, also by SomeraRoad, will offer a variety of retail spaces, including a 5,000-sqft Barista Parlor cafe and headquarters.
Events
Events
Thursday, Dec. 5
Waffle Shop Centennial | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Presbyterian Church | $18 | Tickets include waffles, grits, your choice of Hattie B’s chicken or Puckett’s country bacon, and Frothy Monkey coffee or spiced tea.
The Gulch Holiday Market | 4-7 p.m. | Noble Park | Cost of purchase | Visit the Gulch park for an evening of food, drinks, live music, and shopping.
Friday, Dec. 6
Sample Sale | Friday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 7 | Times vary | Margaret Ellis Jewelry Studio | Cost of purchase | The once-a-year sale features classic designs and handmade artisan jewelry for up to 75% off.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Bagelshop’s First Birthday Celebration | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bagelshop | Cost of purchase | There will be birthday cake bagels and other offerings, like a free bagel and schmear for the first 25 guests.
Carols, Cookies, and Crafts | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum | Free | Local choirs will perform seasonal favorites + wear your festive sweaters and create holiday cards at the gathering.*
Yappy Hour and Pet Portraits | 4-6 p.m. | 1 Hotel Nashville | Cost of purchase | Enjoy seasonal sips while your pet poses for a festive photo taken by hotel photographer Sam Frawley.
East Nashville’s All or Nothing Bagels plans to open at 2109 Buchanan St. The shop, which debuted its Airstream location in spring 2023, will offer the same wood-fired sourdough bagels that earned it “Best New Bagel Spot” in last year’s Best of Nashville.
Open
Nashville chef and former Food Network “Chopped” champion Star Maye launched a new concept inside East Nashville’s Canvas. East Side Eats specializes in French bread pizza and wings, with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available.
Outdoors
On Tuesday, the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved a name change for downtown’s Cumberland Park. Going forward, the green space will be called Wasioto Park, the original Shawnee name for the Cumberland River. (WPLN)
Biz
Cherry Bounce Hospitality, the Raleigh-based restaurant group behind Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill, acquired Party Fowl. Along with new menu items, plans are in place to open at least two new locations in 2025. (Nashville Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is bringing back pay-what-you-want admission throughout January. The promotion is only available to residents in Davidson and its bordering counties, so take a look at what’s in store. Reserve tickets in advance for timed entry between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.
Seasonal
If you’re not planning to ring in the new year at Bicentennial Park, the New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville Big Bash watch party is taking over Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. Expect performances by Parker McCollum, Cody Alan, and Caylee Hammack + a champagne toast.
Giveaway
The world of design is calling your name. We’ve partnered with the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville to give away two tickets for the upcoming weekend (think: Opening Night Gala, Show Floor access, and lectures from world-class designers). Enter to win this $900+ prize before Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.*
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🎧 Songs on repeat
In 2023, Nashville’s top songs were by Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, and SZA. | Photo via Unsplash
Spotify Wrapped — the annual feature that gives Spotify users a personalized snapshot of their listening trends over the year — dropped yesterday.
This year, Nashville is one of the select US cities featured on Spotify’s Wrapped Map, which highlights the listening habits of cities across the world. Fun fact: All but one artist from Music City’s top songs of 2024 list performed in the Nashville area this year.
With that in mind, here are the most-streamed songs in the 615:
5. “I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves 4. “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter 3. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey 2. “Clean Baby Sleep White Noise”
... Drum roll, please.
How well do you know Nashville’s music habits? Take the quiz below to see if you can guess the city’s most popular song of the year.
Asked
Asked
What is Nashville’s No. 1 song of 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped?
A. “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish B. “Liar” by Jelly Roll C. “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen D. “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
Champagne bottle savers. They fit all standard bottle necks to keep your sparkling wine from going flat — the perfect hack for upcoming holiday events and New Year’s Eve parties.
If you love hot cocoa, make plans to visit Fryce Cream’s Donelson location soon. The combination soft serve and fries joint launched a seasonal hot chocolate menu featuring seven varieties, including The Euro, which is served espresso-style with a dipping cookie.
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