Pull up a chair in BNA Marketplace, which is home to dining spots like Titans Press Box and Acme Feed & Seed. | Photo via Nashville International Airport
Traveling via plane is fun. The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking and dining to details on the airport’s ~100 nonstop flights.
Current airport updates
The airport’s $1.5 billion New Horizon plan will bring major upgrades to concourses, infrastructure, and services by late 2028. Concourse D is on track to expand from six to 11 gates by July, while Concourse A is set for a complete rebuild with more gates and new concession options. Terminal roadway improvements are underway, and an upgraded baggage handling system will speed up luggage processing.
If you want to see some of these changes up close, the airport now offers BNA PASSport, a program that lets you dine, shop, or plane watch without taking flight. The free offering for non-ticketed guests launched in July 2024 and allows access to the airport beyond security.
“Friends” Trivia | 7 p.m. | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers | Cost of purchase | If you already have plans, pivot, because the top three teams at this West Nashville trivia night win gift cards.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Bagelshop x Vui Hunt | Wednesday, Jan. 29-Friday, Jan. 31 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bagelshop | Cost of purchase | The restaurant’s New Year, All Year series continues with the Bánh Mì, a collaboration with Vui Hunt of Vui’s Juice Cafe and Vui’s Kitchen.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Opening Conversation: “Farm to Table” | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | Cost of admission | Join Andrew Eschelbacher, director of collections and exhibitions at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, for this conversation about the museum’s new exhibition.
Friday, Jan. 31
Kelsea Ballerini | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $173+ | Catch Kelsea Ballerini’s first arena tour with special guests Sasha Alex Sloan and MaRynn Taylor.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Family Program: Riders in the Sky | 10 a.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Free | Join this celebration of cowboy culture with Western music, humor, and lively performances from the Grammy-winning band behind “Toy Story 2.”
Seminar: Nashville’s Brutalist Architecture | 10:30 a.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $13+ | Inspired by Best Picture nominee “The Brutalist,” the theater hosts architect Kem Hinton for a talk on Nashville’s Brutalist architecture.
The building formerly home to Hopsmith Tavern has sold for $6 million. An entertainment and hospitality concept is set to replace it, with an announcement expected “within the next 60 days.” (Nashville Post)
Opening
Local food truck New Berlin plans to open a permanent space inside East Nashville’s Reunion (105 S. 11th St.) later this week. The eatery specializes in Berlin-style döner kebabs, poutine, and other bites.
Biz
Boutique dog grooming Scenthound is taking over the East Nashville space last home to The Crying Wolf — 823 Woodland St. The membership-based business has nearby locations in Franklin and Mt. Juliet. (Nashville Post)
Concert
Katy Perry’s first arena tour in seven years featuring a “career-spanning” setlist is coming to Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The arena also announced that Incubus will take the stage on Wednesday, June 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31.
Pets
Nashville Zoo is once again teaming up with the Nashville Humane Association for the Music City Puppy Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9. Before tuning into the Super Bowl that evening, visit the zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see two teams of adoptable pups take the field.
Cause
Think you have the best poker face? Players of all skill levels are invited to register for the Nashville Charity Poker Challenge, a no-limit Texas Hold’em tournament, on Sunday, Feb. 2. Plus, you may have a chance to take on reigning champion Mayor Freddie O’Connell.
Travel
Looking for something beyond roses and chocolates? Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Shaker Village with an overnight escape, cookie decorating workshop, and a special program that explores the naughtier side of Shaker life. Book an unforgettable experience.*
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Check Flower Child’s menu key for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. | Photo by Kathy Tran via Fox Restaurant Concepts
Fast-casual eatery Flower Child is set to open its first Tennessee location in Franklin this summer.
The 3,703-sqft restaurant at Southside at McEwen (1566 W. McEwen Dr.) will offer both dine-in and patio seating for lunch and dinner service. A closer look at Flower Child’s menu shows a range of customizable bowls, wraps, and salads made with mix-and-match veggies, grains, fruits, and proteins. Popular dishes include:
Mother Earth Bowl | Packed with ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushrooms, broccoli pesto, avocado, and charred onion
Gluten-free Mac & Cheese | Blend of aged white cheddar and Parmesan
Floral-inspired drinks are popping up around town ahead of this weekend’s Antiques & Garden Show, and now Goo Goo Cluster is joining the fun. The four-ounce Pomme d’Ambre combines a milk chocolate shell with orange blossom caramel, dark chocolate rocher, clover honey nougat, spiced shortbread, and a sprinkle of candied orange peel and dried marigold petals.
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