Our hearts ache with the rest of the Nashville community following the shooting at Antioch High School yesterday. The school will be closed through the end of the week, according to Metro Nashville Public Schools. You can read Metro’s statement here. If you are aware of resources we can share, please let us know as they become available.
Nashville services to add to your tool belt
Be a friendly neighbor and share this list with yours. | Photo via Unsplash
Sometimes city resources fly under the radar, so when we stumbled across this Reddit thread asking about services residents should take advantage of, it inspired us to keep the conversation going.
Who knows… maybe you will discover a few more resources that can make your life easier. We’ve included some of our favorites below.
Nashville Public Library’s seed exchange program
“The library has a seed exchange program! You can take as many different seeds as you like, and they usually have a great selection of different heirloom-type squash, tomatoes, herbs, etc.”
Any Old Iron Sale Kickoff Party | 6-9 p.m. | Any Old Iron | Cost of purchase | Score discounts and shop in-store specials, including $10 tees and unseen samples.
Friday, Jan. 24
Sip and Plan: A Vision Board Party | 8 p.m. | Art Urban Nashville | $25+ | Unleash your creativity and visualize your goals for 2025 so that you can tackle them with intention.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Cuttings and Division: Plant Propagation | 9:30-11 a.m. | Gardens of Babylon Landscapes | $20 | Learn the process of taking cuttings from your favorite plants and dividing root clumps to create new ones.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Fashion for a Fraction | 1-4 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | $10+ | Shop 25+ boutiques offering up to 75% off retail prices, BOGO specials, and $10-$15 bins across apparel, handbags, jewelry, accessories, and more.
Nashville secured five nominations for this year’s James Beard Awards across three categories: Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant + Best Chef, Southeast. Get to know the semifinalists before the list is narrowed down on April 2.
Closing
Portland Brew announced it will close its doors at 1921 Eastland Ave. in six weeks. The news comes after the coffee shop shuttered its 12 South location at the end of the summer, where it served the neighborhood for more than 20 years.
Open
Brooklyn-based wine bar Sauced is officially open in Germantown tonight from “5 p.m. until late,” according to its Instagram stories. Situated between Monell’s and The Cupcake Collection, the spot spins vinyl by candlelight and will offer food by SS Gai on opening night.
Biz
In other opening news, “modern Mexican” restaurant Lona is now operating inside downtown hotel Noelle. Chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas collaborated on the concept, which will also soon offer lunch and weekend brunch. For now, see what’s on the dinner menu and make a reservation.
Development
Peabody Union’s 27-story residential tower, Olive at Peabody Union, will begin pre-leasing next month with first move-ins expected in April. Amenities include a sky lounge, pool, and wellness center. The development will anchor the project’s retail and dining concepts + 250,000 sqft of office space.
Eat
Yes, healthy grocery shopping can be easy and affordable. Meet Thrive Market, where healthy living is simple. Get groceries for the whole family delivered to your door, free from 1,000+ harmful ingredients. Join to save 30% on your first order and claim a free gift worth $60.*
Health
Weight Loss by Hers is a holistic program crafted by experts in weight loss, nutrition, and psychology. Receive personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals by a medical professional, along with access to GLP-1 medications starting at $165 per month with a 12-month plan.*
Wellness
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The Buy
The Buy
Single use face towels. Real talk: those washcloths you’ve used for years are likely harboring bacteria and roughing up your delicate moisture barrier. Go for a hygienic, gentler alternative with Sky Organics hypoallergenic face towels, made from 100% renewable plant fiber.
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