Nashville never had a Beatles arrival like this — or any at all — but the bandmates made their way to Music City on their own. | Photo via United Press International via Wikimedia Commons
As The Beatles once sang, “All you need is love.” But it turns out, they needed a little Nashville, too. As Ringo Starr prepares for two nights at Ryman Auditorium (Jan. 14-15), we’re exploring a few Music City connections to the Fab Four.
Ringo’s country albums
Starr’s solo discography is nearly bookended by Nashville, with “Beaucoups of Blues” (1970) and his latest release, “Look Up,” both recorded here. The former featured local session musicians, while the latter, produced by T Bone Burnett, boasts contributions from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and Alison Krauss.
Paul McCartney’s summer in Lebanon
In 1974, McCartney, his family, and his Wings bandmates spent six weeks on a Wilson County farm. When they weren’t recording “Junior’s Farm” and “Sally G,” they explored local spots like Opryland, The Loveless Motel, and Printers Alley.
“I rather fancy the place (Nashville),” McCartney told the Nashville Banner upon his arrival. “It’s a musical center. I’ve just heard so much about it that I wanted to see for myself.”
Artist Listening Session: Kings of Leon | 9-11 p.m. | 888 Nashville | Cost of purchase | Visit the restaurant for a late night bite as the DJ spins the sounds of Kings of Leon.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Golden Hall Luncheon | 12-1:30 p.m. | Renaissance Nashville Hotel | $175+ | Celebrate the careers of David Poile, Pekka Rinne, and Shea Weber as they share memorable moments from their time with the Nashville Predators.
Mushroom Class & Dinner | 6-8 p.m. | Miel | $150 | Chef Jason La Iacona leads this class on how to select mushrooms and prepare them for canapes, pasta, and a mushroom “crabcake.”
Thursday, Jan. 16
Printmaking with Kinda Collected | 5-7 p.m. | Poindexter | $30 | Design and carve your own stamp to print on a tote bag + receive 30% off wine bottles from Poindexter’s collection.
Friday, Jan. 17
Decoupage Paper Lanterns Workshop | 2-5 p.m. | Smart Art + Craft Supplies | $15 | Unlock the creative potential of decoupage by learning how to transform ordinary paper lanterns into unique, decorative pieces.
The Piano Men | 8 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley | $27 | This nine-piece band delivers note-for-note renditions of Elton John and Billy Joel hits.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Indoor Winter Kids Party | 12-4 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi | Free+ | Bring the fun indoors with a bilingual storytime, arts and crafts, character meet and greet + dance party.
Kume Hibachi is now open in South Nashville’s Lenox Village neighborhood. Browse the menu, which features hibachi and teriyaki entrees, fried wings, spring rolls, and takoyaki.
Eat
Raising Cane’s Franklin location at 7087 Bakers Bridge Ave. opens today, Jan. 14. Grand opening festivities include a beanie and a free box combo card for the first 100 customers who purchase a box combo + the chance to win Raising Cane’s for a year. (WSMV)
Drink
National coffee chain 7 Brew Coffee plans to open its first Nashville location in Madison. The biz will be located near Rivergate Mall and offer two drive-thru lanes, according to a Metro permit. (Nashville Post)
Fun Fact
Calypso Cafe, a local staple since 1989, has changed ownership within the family. New owners David and Sally Parker said they will keep the classic recipes while introducing extended hours, delivery options, and “eventually more locations.”
Announced
The Tennessee Titans announced their 2025 regular season opponents. At home, the Titans will play the Chiefs, Chargers, Rams, Seahawks, Patriots, Saints, Texans, Colts, and Jaguars. See the list of away opponents + stay tuned for the dates and times.
Sports
Nashville SC signed defender Jeisson Palacios from CD América through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. Palacios has appeared in 232 matches across all competitions since 2014.
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🍸 First look: Perfectly Fine
The former Rock’n Dough Pizza space in the Nations is now rocking a new concept. | Photo by Jacob Fourth
Nashville’s Nations neighborhood has a new spot where everything is, well, perfectly fine.
Founded by a team of local hospitality pros, Perfectly Fine is a casual cocktail bar and kitchen operating daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at 1105 51st Ave. N. The doors officially swing open today, Jan. 14, so here’s a preview of what to expect:
The food
Chef Jeff Roscoe (5th & Taylor, E3 Chophouse, and Bourbon Steak) crafted a menu featuring plates such as fried truffle mac and cheese sticks with vodka sauce and a shaved ribeye sandwich with whiskey au jus.
The space
Expect a low-lit interior with oversized booths, vintage furniture sourced by the team, and a free-to-play billiard table. The venue also features a fully enclosed patio and an outdoor yard area.
Pro tip: Perfectly Fine welcomes all ages during the day before becoming a 21+ bar after 7 p.m.
Dolly Parton’s birthday is later this week, and Nashville’s ready to celebrate. We’ll share more details on how you can join the festivities in an upcoming newsletter, but in the meantime, enjoy this duet of “Let It Be” featuring Parton, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.
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How much snow did Nashville receive on Jan. 10?
The National Weather Service reports Nashville received 4.5 inches of snow, with surrounding areas seeing slightly more or less. This means half of the respondents were correct in predicting 2-4 inches, while the 24% who said 5+ inches weren’t too far off.
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