At NASHtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Nashville faves. Meet: NASHtoday’s Best. From restaurants to salons, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Nashville has to offer. Nominations are open until Friday, Feb. 21.
Spread the local love with NASHtoday’s Best
At NASHtoday, we bring you the best of Nashville — now it’s your turn to highlight the city’s top spots.
Introducing: NASHtoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we want your input on Nashville’s top businesses.
Categories:
We’re celebrating local talent across various categories, including:
Food & Drink: Happy Hour, Tap Rooms, Breweries, Brunch, Fine Dining, Food Trucks, Coffee Shops
Lifestyle & Services: Spas, Gyms, Medical Centers, Home Services, Real Estate Agents
Entertainment & Culture: Music Venues, Theaters, Party Venues, Museums, Local Influencers
More: Coworking Spaces, Pet-Friendly Venues, Apartment Complexes, and more
How to Nominate:
Nominations are open Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 21. Use your desktop or mobile device to submit your nominations.
Select a category
Enter the business name or address and choose from the drop-down
Business owners can provide an email for updates
Click “Add nomination”
Already nominated? Click the thumbs-up to upvote
For help, email todaysbest@6amcity.com.
What’s Next?
Final nominees announced: Monday, March 10
Voting opens: Monday, March 17 through Friday, April 25
Winners revealed: Monday, May 5
Let’s celebrate Nashville’s best — nominate now: by mobile or on desktop.
Le Movie Nights | 7 p.m. | Pont Neuf Bar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the month of love with a screening of “10 Things I Hate About You” while you sip a specialty spritz made just for the event.
Bluebird at the Symphony | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $34+ | For the first time, the Nashville Symphony joins forces with celebrated songwriters to perform hits made famous by superstars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Rascal Flatts.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction | 5:30-9 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $550+ | Fans are invited to mix and mingle at the casino tables with Preds players, coaches, and broadcasters at this benefit for the Predators Foundation.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Charles Esten Album Release Celebration | 4-5 p.m. | Grimey’s | Cost of purchase | Charles Esten celebrates the release of “Love Ain’t Pretty” as a deluxe vinyl double-album with an in-store performance and album signing — preorder the album for a signing wristband.
Thursday, Feb. 6
ABLE x Village Revival: Valentines Floral Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | ABLE | $60 | This guided class includes everything you need to take home your own arrangement, from the vase to a curated selection of florals inspired by the Valentine’s Day color palette.
Friday, Feb. 7
Souper Bowl Food Drive | Friday, Feb. 7-Saturday, Feb. 8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of purchase | Donate four or more shelf-stable food items and receive a complimentary admission ticket — max of two tickets per household.
“Hang Tight Honey,” Lainey Wilson is bringing her “Whirlwind” tour to Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Oct. 2 with two special guests: Muscadine Bloodline and Maddox Batson. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7.
Award
Music City made its mark at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Sierra Ferrell swept the Americana categories, Kacey Musgraves’ “The Architect” took home Best Country Song, and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music professor Pascal Le Boeuf secured Best Instrumental Composition. Catch up on other Nashville wins. (The Tennessean)
Watch
Blake Shelton will host the Grand Ole Opry’s 100-year celebration airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock on Wednesday, March 19. Tickets to see the show of 15+ performances by stars like Eric Church, Randy Travis, and Carrie Underwood are on sale now — and they’re going quickly.
Community
Over the weekend, Hendersonville’s reduced sales tax on some food and ingredients went into effect. The city rate was changed to 2.25%, though the 4% state sales tax still applies. Review these examples of what items qualify.
Mansion Monday
This Forest Hills property could be your own wellness retreat with its chipping green, golf simulator, home gym, cold plunge, and sauna. Take a look around the modern six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home, which also features a theater room. (Hello, Academy Awards season.)
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.*
Home
Selling your home? Promote your listing where buyers will see it — right here in this newsletter (in as little as two days).
Category
Film
Roll out the red carpet
The Hillsboro Village movie theater is celebrating 100 years in 2025. | Photo by NASHtoday
The Belcourt Theatre’s annual “Best Picture Marathon” returns Friday, Feb. 21 and runs through Saturday, March 1.
Catch screenings of films nominated for the top prize leading up to the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, which you can also watch live on the Belcourt’s big screens during A Red Carpet Evening. As a reminder, here are the Best Picture nominees:
“Anora”
“The Brutalist”
“A Complete Unknown”
“Conclave”
“Dune: Part Two” (the theater will also screen “Dune: Part One”)
A four-pack of bamboo + glass jars — these 10-ounce containers are perfect for overnight oats, chia seed puddings, dressings, snacks, or anything else you want to prep and store.
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