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Another Nashville neighborhood lands a boutique hotel
Here’s a rendering of what’s to come, but you can take a look at a few corners of the home in its current state at the button below. | Rendering via Sylvan Park Boarding House
The home at 4511 Elkins Ave. in the Park-Elkins Historic District is no stranger to small business, but perhaps the most surprising of those ventures is the ~60 years it spent as a boarding house.
“It’s a fixture in the community, and once you’re inside it’s easy to see how it functioned as a boarding house,” owner Erin Tolbert said. “There are so many interesting nooks and features that will make beautiful guest rooms.”
The Tolberts purchased the property in 2021 to live in while their home was under renovation. Now, she’s decided “the best way to honor the home is to welcome guests into it again.”
Work on the 3,900-sqft space coined Sylvan Park Boarding House has already begun. By the time it’s ready to open in early 2026, there will be eight guest suites with private bathrooms, a sitting room, and a back courtyard space shared with forthcoming restaurant Tantisimo.
Transit Equity Day | 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. | Elizabeth Duff Transit Center | Free | Head to Bay 10 for a ceremonial bus ride with WeGo before a tour of the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center and a career fair.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball Games 1 & 2 | 5 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium | $13+ | Athletes Unlimited is playing its fourth women’s professional basketball season in Nashville — catch the action through March 2.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Honky Tonk Creamery Ribbon Cutting | 11:30 a.m. | HonkyTonk Creamery | Cost of purchase | Here’s the scoop — help celebrate the official opening of Mt. Juliet’s combination live music and ice cream shop.
Friday, Feb. 7
A Sweet Escape Tasting Lodge | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Arrington Vineyards | $55 | Reserve a 45-minute tasting session with wine, chocolate, and dessert pairings.
Michigander Record Release Celebration | 12-1 p.m. | Grimey’s | $13+ | Join Jason Singer, aka Michigander, for a short set and a signing line for his new self-titled album — pre-order a copy to receive a wristband required for entry.
Saturday. Feb. 8
Chinese New Year Celebration | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free+ | Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion and dragon dance from CAAN, arts and crafts, a puppet show, a calligraphy demonstration, and more.
It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday. If you’re not wearing your favorite team’s merch, shop five comfy tees + sweatshirts that say “I’m just here for the snacks” ... literally.
TikTok fame is coming to Brentwood by way of “dirty sodas.” Utah-based chain Swig, known for jazzing up classic sodas with half and half, coconut, and other flavors, plans to open its drive-thru at 5024 Harpeth Dr. on Monday, Feb. 10. The inside will be ready a few days later, according to the owner.
Coming Soon
Little Miss Mao, the restaurant inside East Nashville honky tonk Skinny Dennis, will open Monday, March 10. James Beard semifinalist Sophina Uong will serve global dishes and elevated bar snacks with late-night dining (5 p.m.-1 a.m.) and a menu featuring garlic noodles, pani puri, and prahok ktiss.
Biz
Dozen Bakery is closed now through Friday, Feb. 14 in preparation of its grand opening at the new location (2522 Grandview Ave.) on Saturday, Feb. 15. Special festivities kickoff at 3 p.m. that day and include swag and free treats. Psst — if you want to see the space a little early, preorder your Valentine’s sweets.
Try This
Class is in session. Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream has a new space in the Nashville Farmers Market dedicated to The Roll Academy, a 45-minute workshop on creating your own rolled ice cream. Individual and private group tickets are available, which include access to unlimited toppings and a take-home apron.
Travel
The Nashville International Airport will again celebrate Black History Month with a free music series. Performances will take place throughout the month on the C/D exit stage by Green Beans Coffee Co., which is in the pre-security area of the terminal. Take a look at the lineup.
Festival
The Outlaw Music Festival is “On the Road Again” with a stop at FirstBank Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 25. Willie Nelson & Family will be joined by Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and more for the festival’s 10th anniversary. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7.
Seasonal
Over 200,000 tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths will fill the gardens when Cheekwood in Bloom returns on Saturday, March 8. The display, which runs through April 13, coincides with the feature of Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture on the Mansion’s front lawn. Snap a photo with the 8-ft-tall piece until Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Development
Development
In case you fore-got
This view of the back exterior gives you an idea of what things will look like upon completion. | Rendering via PopStroke
Nashville is still set for its own PopStroke location, now by early 2026.
Developers broke ground on the Tiger Woods-backed mini golf and entertainment venue yesterday, Feb. 3 at Antioch’s Century Farms. The 5.4-acre all-seasons facility will feature three 18-hole courses and offer 52,000 sqft of indoor play, 25,000 sqft of outdoor greens, and a 9,500-sqft building for dining and other entertainment.
Putt that’s not all, other key features include:
Dining — restaurant offering beer and cocktails, an ice cream parlor featuring 22 flavors and custom milkshakes + a sports bar area with TVs
Gaming — outdoor table games like ping pong, foosball, and cornhole + an enclosed children’s playground
Tech — mobile app allowing food and drinks orders by phone, delivered directly to your group on the course
The Buy
The Buy
Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling water bottle — the Owala FreeSip. It’s a top seller for good reason: Owala has perfected a spout design that allows you to either sip upright through a built-in straw or tilt back to swig a gulp. It’s actually patented.
I’ll be a Swig first-timer, and I must admit, a Dr. Pepper is my guilty pleasure. While you look through the menu, I’ll tell you what I plan to order: Princess Peach (Dr. Pepper, peach, and coconut cream).
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