TPAC announces 2025-2026 Broadway season | Get ready for six Nashville premieres, including season opener “The Wiz,” as well as returning favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “Hamilton.”
Where to try national food trends locally | The New York Times put out its annual list of food trend predictions, but some forward-thinking Nashville spots are ahead of the game.
Polar bears have history in Nashville | Or statues of the animal do, anyways. Here’s how the cold-weather creature became the symbol of Nashville’s Edgehill neighborhood.
Events
Events
Saturday, Feb. 15
Nashville SC’s 2025 Secondary Kit Celebration | 1-5 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | Cost of purchase | The first 200 people who purchase a kit at the team store pop-up will receive fan portraits — other highlights include a DJ and a Tempo the Coyote appearance.
No Sleep ‘Til Galentine’s Day | 2-6 p.m. | L.A. Jackson | Free+ | This sleepover-themed soirée boasts a charm necklace bar by HART, drag performances, specialty cocktails, and a DJ set with all your favorite jams.
“West Side Story” | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $36+ | The Nashville Symphony plays Leonard Bernstein’s score live while the original film is shown on the big screen.
Sunday, Feb. 16
I Love You A Brunch | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Loveless Barn | $45 | The Valentine’s brunch features a kissing booth with adoptable four-legged friends from Metro Animal Care and Control.
Vitamin String Quartet | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $42+ | The string ensemble’s latest tour features fresh arrangements of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, “Bridgerton,” and more.
$200+. That’s how much a one-day adult pass to Disneyland costs now. Consider spending that money closer to home with these kid-friendly activities around Nashville. (The Wall Street Journal)
Film
Are you watching “Sweet Home Alabama” this weekend? According to recent data from Roku, it’s the most popular romance movie in TN. “Moonstruck” tops the chart as the most popular romance film in eight different states. (Axios)
Ranked
Tennessee was recently ranked the No. 5 best state for a fresh start by realty group View Homes. The ranking looked at factors like crime rates, quality of life, and social connectivity. If you’re making a fresh start in Music City, check out our Nashville 101 guide.
Tech
A new app called WikiTok allows users to scroll through Wikipedia articles without end. Of course, our Instagram page is basically the local equivalent; just scroll through our Reels to learn new things about Nashville every day. (Ars Technica)
City Guide
City Guide
Meet Nashville’s meat-and-threes
You’ll know what’s on the menu at Barbara’s Home Cooking before walking in the door. | Photo by NASHtoday
Nashville loves meat-and-threes — aka the next best thing to a home-cooked meal.
Bookmark these long-standing classics and new favorites, including a few spots recommended by readers.
“My husband and I live in Madison but make the trek out to Loveless, not only for the food (fried chicken and hashbrown casserole are my go-tos), but to drive the Natchez Trace.” — Whitney L.
In mid-2024, Slim & Husky’s co-owner Clint Gray teamed up with Marcus Buggs to revive the meat-and-three restaurant, which previously operated in Madison for over 20 years.
Tap the button below for more spots or map out your next lunch stop using this interactive map.
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TPAC’s new Broadway season dropped this week, and it has me itching to get to some more performances soon. Another to add to your list is “The Play That Goes Wrong” at The Factory at Franklin’s Turner Theater. The Tony Award-winning play-within-a-play debuts on Thursday, March 6 + tickets are on sale now.
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