Nashville named ‘most underrated food city’ | From Music City to Restaurant City, reservation platform Resy is dishing on Nashville’s most in-demand restaurants and looking ahead to 2025 trends.
Which Nashville locations deserve a historical marker? | You’ve submitted your favorites, now we’ve revealed the finalists for the NASHtoday historical marker contest. Read more about each finalist and cast your vote by Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Events
Events
Saturday, Dec. 7
West Nashville Art Crawl | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | West Nashville | Free | Take a self-guided tour of 12 stops showcasing pottery, paintings, jewelry, and textiles from 23 participating artists.
Kacey Musgraves | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $66+ | The seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist makes a stop on her “Deeper Well” tour with support from Lord Huron + Nickel Creek.
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.
Leslie Odom, Jr. | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $40+ | The “Hamilton” star teams up with the Nashville Symphony for orchestrated versions of beloved holiday songs.
Friday, Dec. 13
Porter Flea | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Cost of purchase | The holiday market featuring 200+ vendors kicks off with a ticketed preview event on Friday — parking is $10 cash.
Southwest fliers should get their ginger ale while they can. This week the airline began to end its cabin service earlier — at an altitude of 18,000 ft — to reduce injuries. It’s all good — there are plenty of food and drink options at Nashville International Airport before you board. (Fast Company)
Real Estate
More people moved to the South than any other region in 2024, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. It also shares the top reasons why movers chose a specific area, including proximity to loved ones, home price, and taxes. Newcomer? Read our guide to becoming a Nashvillian.
Shop
Looking for a gift that provides an experience? Check out this Tennessee Adventure Bucket List deck that comes with 50 scratch-off cards with things to do all around the state — including Music City + surrounding areas like Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville.
Eat
We all know that Nashville’s signature dish is hot chicken. But did you know our neighbors over in Bowling Green are known for salt-rising bread? Explore more local dishes around the world with the Taste Atlas.
The Word
Oxford University Press announced its pick for Word of the Year — “brain rot.” Other finalists included “lore,” “dynamic pricing,” and “slop.” Counter the brain rot by touching grass at a local park or heading to one of these 10+ museums in Nashville. (Time Magazine)
Finance
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City Guide
City Guide
58 ways to give back
Project Redesign also accepts furniture — visit the donation page to see which items are allowed. | Photo via Project Redesign
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Nashville to give your time.
If you want to assist neighbors in need
Project Redesign | The Nashville nonprofit utilizes donated furniture to help those in need redesign their spaces to better suit their needs. Volunteers help either in the warehouse or with installs.
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee | The volunteer coordinator here will work with you to align your skills, availability, and interests with opportunities — whether that’s leading workshops, engaging in community outreach, or assisting with office tasks.
Natural-born teachers and mentors
Oasis Center | The organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, from mentoring and packing lunches to assisting with bike builds and workshops.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | Get involved through a variety of one-to-one mentoring programs, including community- and site-based opportunities, e-mentoring, and sports.
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Bridgestone Arena’s Pete & Terry’s Tavern has transformed into Smashville Snow Globe, a Nashville Predators-themed pop-up, through Monday, Dec. 23.
Wear a festive sweater on Dec. 8, 15, and 22 for Ugly Sweater Sundays.
Join in on holiday crafts before hockey games + arena events.
A tree lighting ceremony is set for Tuesday, Dec. 10, just outside the pop-up.
Answered
Answered
What is Nashville’s No. 1 song of 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped?
... Drum roll, please.
Not only has Post Malone been spotted all around town this year, Nashvillians streamed his hit “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen more than any other song.
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