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Today is Giving Tuesday — the globally celebrated day for giving back to your community through gifts and monetary donations. Last year, Giving Tuesday brought in an estimated $3.1 billion in 24 hours in the US alone.
There are hundreds of Nashville-area nonprofits that you can give to today. You might already have one in mind, but if you’re not sure where to start, search for a list of participating local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday’s website. Giving Matters, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is listed as Davidson County’s GivingTuesday Community.
Three ways to participate in Giving Tuesday that don’t involve a monetary donation:
Volunteer
We just updated our volunteer guide — donate your time, talents, or knowledge to a local nonprofit.
Heather Shaw | 7 p.m. | Zanies | $26 | The stand-up comic has gained a large social media following for her humor and “uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey.”
Lauren Daigle | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $98+ | The artist makes a stop in Music City on her “The Behold Christmas” tour.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Wedgewood Houston Farmers Market | 5-8 p.m. | The Outfield | Cost of purchase | Bundle up and shop for local goods at the last WHFM event of the year.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Pizza Party | Thursday, Dec. 5 | Times vary | Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar | Cost of purchase | Top Chef alum Jamie Lynch will unveil two exclusive pies at this monthly pizza party dinner series.
Friday, Dec. 6
Way Late Play Date: Hogwarts Holiday Break | 7-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $40 | Don your best Yule Ball dress and get ahead of your wizard studies at this 21+ event featuring a planetarium night sky viewing and a live science show.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Holiday Wreath Workshop | Saturday, Dec. 7 | Times vary | The Mall at Green Hills | $97 | Follow the scent of fresh evergreen to the lower level of the Main Atrium for holiday cocktails and treats, as well as step-by-step wreath instructions from Amy Taylor of The 615 Hive.
🎟️ Win tix to Nashville’s 35th Antiques & Garden Show
Presented by Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville
The weekend festivities include a lecture series featuring esteemed speakers from around the globe. | Image by 6AM City
Our Antiques & Garden Show “Tix for Two Giveaway” is officially springing to life.
We’ve partnered with the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville to give away two tickets to the upcoming weekend of festivities, running Thursday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 2.
One lucky winner (and their favorite plus-one) will get the chance to experience the best parts of the elevated event with a ticket package that includes:
Two General Admission tickets for full access to the Show Floor
Two tickets to the Saturday afternoon Design Lecture with Veere Grenney and Rita Konig — two of London’s most renowned interior designers
Ready to join the fun? Head to our NASHtoday Instagram account, click on the giveaway post, and follow the instructions to enter by Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
The opening date for Kase x Noko, is set. The Omakase dining experience featuring 14 courses for $75 opens next door to its sister restaurant Noko on Friday, Dec. 13. You can make reservations now for three seating options (5:30, 7, and 8:30 p.m.) every day but Monday.
Closed
After nearly six years in its Germantown space, combination salon and plant store Foiled & Fern has closed its doors. If you’re still looking to book hair appointments with the team, check this Instagram post for where to find them.
Show
Ready for local laughs? Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze is stopping by Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 for his “Big Dumb Eyes” tour. Pro tip: Hurry to get tickets when they go on sale this Friday, Dec. 6 because Bargatze broke the arena’s attendance record in 2023.
Concert
Nissan Stadium, “Let There Be Rock.” AC/DC brings their “Power Up” tour to Nashville with special guest The Pretty Reckless on Tuesday, May 20. Snag tickets beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.
Seasonal
Cheekwood’s Winter Concert Series returns to Massey Auditorium inside Botanic Hall with a performance by Music City Latin Orchestra (Jan. 25), Lisa Stewart and the Love Notes (Feb. 14), and Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars (March 1). General ticket sales begin Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Arts
There’s a fresh coat of paint along 37th Avenue North in Sylvan Heights. Never Xtinct artists Stephen and Alex Sloan unveiled the mural on the CSX underpass over the weekend, which pays tribute to neighborhood pets and the Nashville Ballet with scenes of dogs, cats, and a ballerina. (WKRN)
Cause
Metro Nashville Police Department’s Annual Toy Drive is winding up for another year this weekend (Dec. 7-8). Donate unwrapped toys for children ages 12 and younger between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to receive complimentary zoo admission (up to two tickets) while supplies last.
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Travel
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Finance
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Plan Ahead
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Shop
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🗓️ 5 December don’t skips
Pro tip: Take a $1 shuttle from The Park at Harlinsdale Farm or Franklin High School to Dickens of a Christmas. | Photo provided by The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County
You’ve bookmarked our guide to winter happenings, but now it’s time to deck the halls December calendar with even more Music City events.
Watch as musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters fill the streets + shop a variety of vendors during the 39th annual tradition Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15.
These trendy cat eye sunglasses — because you can never have too many pairs. They boast scratch resistant lenses + 400UV protection. Bonus: Your purchase helps provide those in need with free eye exams + glasses.
Speaking of putting on your cozy pajamas — plop down in front of the TV tonight, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. because “CMA Country Christmas” airs on ABC. You’ll see festive performances by Amy Grant (“Tennessee Christmas”), Cody Johnson (“White Christmas“ + “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”), Jon Pardi (“400 Horsepower Sleigh”), and more.
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