Fun fact: An estimated 215,000 people attended last year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Bicentennial. | Photo via Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp
The countdown to 2025 is on, and it’s not too soon to secure your New Year’s Eve plans.
Nashville’s annual celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Catch performances by Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll before the Music Note Drop at midnight.
Midnight toasts on rooftops
Grand Hyatt Nashville, $250+ Take the elevators to the 25th floor for food, drinks, and dueling piano performances — so bring your song requests.
The Twelve Thirty Club, $375 This all-inclusive cocktail party above Broadway includes live music, cocktails, and food stations throughout The Supper Club and The Rooftop Bar.
Seal the year with a meal
Yolan, $150+ Journey through five courses at the early seating or eight at the late seating, each highlighting ingredients like caviar, Dungeness crab, duck, and white truffles.
888, $175 Start the evening with a five-course menu that includes appetizers, sushi, a main, and dessert. Bonus: The space transforms into a NYE party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with passed appetizers, a live DJ, and a champagne toast starting at $75 per person.
Trufflepalooza | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 22 | 5 p.m. | Carne Mare | Cost of purchase | The restaurant celebrates white truffle season with bluefin tuna carpaccio, mushroom raviolo, and other a la carte specials.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Elephant Gallery x Maiz de la Vida | 6-8 p.m. | Elephant Gallery | $25 | Chef Julio Hernandez joins chef and author Lisa Donovan to discuss Cesar Pita’s “Raíces en Arcilla” exhibition — tamales and drinks will be provided.
Friday, Dec. 13
Little Big Town and Sugarland | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $50+ | The two groups take the stage on their co-headlining “Take Me Home” tour with special guests The Castellows.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Howdy Holidays | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fifth + Broadway | Free+ | Get your face painted, write letters to Santa, and line dance (12-1 p.m.) at this block party-style event — the first 200 people will receive an ornament with free custom engraving.
Dickens of a Christmas | Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | Main Street, Franklin | Free+ | Recreate the time of Charles Dickens and watch as musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters fill the streets.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Santa Hustle | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warner Parks | $34+ | Get ready to run, walk, or jingle-jog your way to the finish line during the kids dash, half marathon, 10K, or 5K.
HART x Louisa Dunn Collage Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | HART | $65 | Textile designer and collage artist Louisa Dunn leads the all-materials-provided class, and guests are encouraged to bring a note or letter from home to incorporate into the piece.
Experience this beloved Nashville tradition from your living room
“Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville,” features over 600 current students and famous alumni. | Photos provided by Belmont University. Gif created by NASHtoday.
Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., enjoy a showcase of Belmont’s musical talent through traditional carols and seasonal favorites, all while staying cozy under your favorite blanket.
Coopers 12South, the new retail concept from Jockey and Luke Bryan, opens at 2605 12th Ave. S. on Friday, Dec. 13. Shoppers can expect exclusive apparel and locally crafted gift items, as well as artisan workshops, live music, and community events.
Eat
Texas-based Vidorra is still set to open in Nashville, though now at Cummins Station in the former Cinco de Mayo space. If the menu mirrors its Dallas locations, look out for dishes such as birria empanadas + fried avocado tacos. The opening date has not been announced. (Nashville Post)
Biz
New York’s Bathhouse is expanding to Nashville with a 40,000-sqft location in Wedgewood-Houston. While the opening is still TBA, we know memberships and day passes will be available for its saunas, cold plunges, and massage services. (Nashville Business Journal)
List
Sean Brock’s June is the only Nashville restaurant recognized in La Liste’s ranking of the world’s 1,000 best restaurants. As a reminder, June closed this fall as a tasting menu-only concept, though Brock said he plans to use the space for lab workshops, culinary classes, and pop-ups.
Concert
Jack Daniel’s will host a free holiday concert at Bridgestone Arena’s outdoor plaza on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Country star Brett Young headlines the “Carols by the Barrels” event with Kelsey Hart and Harper Grace.
Show
Ryman Auditorium announced a slew of new shows yesterday, including Amos Lee, Elvis Costello, Lonestar, Reckless Kelly, and Aziz Ansari. Tickets for all five shows go on sale Friday, Dec. 13, so head over to the Ryman’s website for the dates and ticket prices.
Answered
We asked you to guess which name was not a former Music City Bowl sponsor. The top answers were split between Jack Daniel’s (correct answer) and HomePoint.com. Fun fact: The 2024 Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice is the first bowl in NCAA history sponsored by an alcoholic beverage.
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Including a chic bedside carafe and a winter-friendly lip balm. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick:Custom stud pack | $20.00 | Send Tristi Designs your color ideas for two pairs of handmade clay and glitter earrings.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Local pick:Local boots mug | $16 | This vintage-inspired Nashville mug sold by Gift Horse will bring a touch of nostalgia to any coffee lover’s collection.
A great gift for a significant other or someone you love — a personalized song plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
Nate Bargatze’s pretty popular around here, isn’t he? The Old Hickory native added a second show at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
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