If you’re hungry to support more Nashville-based businesses, bookmark this guide. | Photo via Daily Crunch
While we don’t know exactly what’s on these six Nashville-based startups’ vision boards in 2025, we have a good idea who to keep tabs on, thanks to Launch Tennessee and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
Last fall, the snack brand specializing in sprouted nuts was featured in Forbes for the $4 million it raised in Series A funding via Launch Tennessee. That money will be used to expand its product offerings, as well as scale the brand’s retail presence + production.
If meeting new people was one of your New Year’s resolutions, Folx Table (a “sit-down social network”) might be an avenue to explore. In the fall, Nashville Entrepreneur Center shared Folx Table had over 30 new local partners.
“Onyx Storm” Release Party | 7 p.m. | Barnes & Noble Cool Springs Galleria | Free | Celebrate the release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in The Empyrean series.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
USMNT vs. Costa Rica Watch Party | 6-8 p.m. | TailGate Brewery Music Row | Cost of purchase | Grab some food and cheer on the boys in red, white, and blue as they take on Costa Rica.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Sake Tasting and Talk | 6-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | $60+ | Proper Sake Co. hosts a half-hour social hour before CEO Byron Stithem introduces three sakes paired with packaged Japanese snacks.
Friday, Jan. 24
“The Greatest Show On Earth” | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena | $34+ | 75 performers showcase over 50 circus acts, including the never-before-seen triangular highwire and BMX bike stunts.
“Live At Night” | 8 p.m. | Category 10 | $30+ | 102.9 The Buzz and Buddy Allen Carpet One present: Free Beer, Hot Wings, Steve, Kelly, and Maitlynn for “Live At Night” — 21+ only.
24.5 million. That’s how many passengers flew via Nashville International Airport in 2024. The number shatters last year’s record by 2.6 million people. The airport also set a daily passenger record of 46,399 in 2024. (Nashville Post)
Development
Wood Partners will break ground on a 35-acre project in Gallatin (1330 Nashville Pk.) next month. The 372-unit residential community called Altera Gallatin will be fronted by ~5,000 sqft of commercial retail space across multiple buildings. First move-ins are anticipated in spring 2026. (Nashville Business Journal)
Outdoors
Chestnut Hill’s Dudley Park is showing off its new look. Swipe through photos of the park’s fresh upgrades, which include a new playground, swing set, and picnic shelter. Metro Parks also designed a new network of ADA-compliant walkways and installed fresh rubber and turf surfaces.
Theater
What happens when three sisters from a small Southern town are shaken by a scandal? Find out on Thursday, Jan. 30 when the “Crimes of the Heart” cast take the Turner Theater stage at The Factory at Franklin. Tickets are on sale now for dates through Sunday, Feb. 9.
Seasonal
Well, if the name fits... As Valentine’s Day approaches, you can donate $50 to the Williamson County Animal Center’s spay and neuter program to “Fix Your Ex” — aka the shelter will name a “feisty feral cat” after your past relationship. Anything for a good cause, right?
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The Buy
Our favorite $6.99 women’s thermal undershirts and women’s thermal leggings to get you through the winter season. We love brand 32 Degrees (you may recognize it from Costco) for durable, warm basics at price points that make us happy.
Picking up a new book this week? Make your stop at one of these 12 Nashville Public Library branches to donate to the canned food drive. Drop-off bins will be out through Saturday, Feb. 15.
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