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FrankTown Festival of Lights | Monday, Dec. 23-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Williamson County Ag Expo Park | $35+ | This drive-thru holiday lights show features over 200 synchronized displays.
“Love Actually” | Monday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | We’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll enjoy watching this 2003 holiday film with a bag of popcorn in hand.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Live Band Karaoke | 8-11:59 p.m. | Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club | Cost of purchase | Choose your favorite songs, grab the mic, and let the live band bring your karaoke dreams to life at this weekly series.
Friday, Dec. 27
Nateland Presents: Mike Vecchione | Friday, Dec. 27-Saturday, Dec. 28 | Times vary | Zanies Comedy Club | $31 | Fun fact: The New York-based comedian’s last special, “The Attractives,” was also filmed in Nashville.
Gimme Gimme Disco | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville | $24+ | Dancing Queens can groove along to ABBA songs and other disco hits.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Storytime Around the Campfire | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, Ashland City | Free | Enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire while listening to winter stories.
Hi-Wire Brewing’s final day open is Sunday, Dec. 29. The Gulch taproom is inviting guests to “make these last days count” with specials like $4 full pours, $6 cocktails, and half-off to-go beer and merch. Read the full announcement.
Biz
In other closing news, Midtown’s Hi-Fi Clyde’s ceased operations yesterday after nearly a decade in business. The bar and restaurant known for its all-day brunch menu is part of the Monen Family Restaurant Group, which also runs Milk & Honey and Taco Mamacita.
Coming Soon
Kate Spade New York plans to open at Tanger Outlets Nashville in the spring. The brand known for its handbags and accessories will occupy a 3,500-sqft space near The Green.
Tennessean
It looks like Middle Tennessee native Butch Wilmore is going to be stranded in space a little longer. Due to a delay in launching a fresh crew, he and Suni Williams won’t return to Earth until March 2025. The real question is — what do you do in space for 10 months? (AP News)
Plan Ahead
Hanukkah begins the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25. Bundle up and head to Public Square Park for the Metro Nashville Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Watch
The Vanderbilt Commodores are headed to the Birmingham Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27 to take on Georgia Tech. Cheer them on at the team’s official watch party at Jackalope with giveaways, party favors, and the chance to try the brewery’s Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale.
Sports
$140. That’s the average cost for a family of four to attend an MLB game, according to a study by MoneyGeek. All the more reason to love our minor league Nashville Sounds. Purchase season tickets ahead of the home opener on Friday, March 28.
Tech
There’s a new app in town.Mozi lets you know when you’re in the same city or at the same event as other friends. If you’re headed to Zoolumination (or any other winter events), for instance, you can use the app to meet up with other people you know who’ll be there.
Number
$1.14 trillion. That’s the staggering number that consumer credit card debt reached in 2024, highlighting a widespread financial struggle. If your debt exceeds $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help with a personalized debt settlement plan + creditor negotiations — all with one low monthly payment.*
Trending
Did you know that Amazon offers limited-edition wardrobe collections? Sign up to receive text notifications from The Drop + you’ll be the first to know about styles that are made-to-order just for you.*
The Buy
The Buy
A beanie bottle stopper — because it’s only fair that your unfinished bottle of wine gets to sport a winter look this season, too.
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