There’s a year-round snowball fight happening at Polar Bear Plaza. | Photo by NASHtoday
The statues you see around town first appeared in the 1930s, and by 2016, the animal had become a symbol for the Edgehill neighborhood.
Bear with us
The statues have a storied past — a lot can happen in ~100 years — and it starts with Polar Bear Frozen Custard. There were two locations in Nashville (2609 West End Ave. + 425 Gallatin Rd.), and according to Metro Archives’ Sarah Arntz, the statues were crafted locally by Mattei Plaster Relief Ornamental Company. On theme, the building had a unique architecture style of its own with “icicles hanging from the eves.”
Polar Bear Frozen Custard only remained open for a few years, but the iconic bears made moves for years to come.
Dream Theater | 7:30 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry House | $62+ | The hard rock band is making a stop on their 40th anniversary tour.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Broadway at TPAC Selfie Experience | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | TPAC’s Polk Theater | Free | Season ticket holders get an exclusive look at shows coming to Nashville, complete with Broadway-inspired selfie installations and themed cocktails.
Macabre Riddles: Works for Harp and Strings | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Free+ | Enjoy an evening of chamber music, followed by a Q&A with ensemble members.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Soundtrack To Love | 6-8 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music | $30+ | The musical dating game sets out to change everything you thought you knew about connection.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Love Hornbill Day | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of admission | The day celebrates Asian hornbills (symbols of love and fidelity) in Bamboo Forest with activities, giveaways, and opportunities to learn more about the animal.
Love the Skin You’re In | 6 p.m. | Complexion Nashville | $15 | Celebrate self-love with a wellness panel featuring expert tips, exclusive skincare launches, and complimentary sips.
Friday, Feb. 14
Cody Johnson | Friday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $68+ | The country artist behind “‘Til You Can’t” and “The Painter” makes a stop on his “Leather Deluxe” tour with special guests Randy Houser and Chayce Beckham.
The revival of this timeless classic is on pointe. | Photo provided by Nashville Ballet
Experience this enchanting fairy tale on stage with Nashville Ballet’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty,” twirling into Music City Saturday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Join Princess Aurora on a dazzling journey of love and triumph that will captivate hearts, with choreography by Paul Vasterling. Plus, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed by The Nashville Symphony.
Psst... This Beauty is only around for one weekend, so secure your seats ASAP.
Assembly Food Hall’s lineup is getting more rad come March. Radish Kitchen is bringing its grain bowls, salads, and wraps downtown. This marks the fast-casual restaurant’s fourth area location, joining spots in West and East Nashville + Franklin.
Announced
A safari hat, throwback windbreakers, and a Rick Sweet bobble ‘stache — those are some of the giveaways during the Sounds’ 2025 season. Single-game tickets are now on sale with the home opener kicking things off on Friday, March 28. There’s more to come in our season preview, stay tuned.
Outdoors
You’ll have to wait until 2026 to tee it up at Nissan Stadium. Upper Deck Golf, originally scheduled to return to Nashville in late March, has been postponed. The company didn’t disclose the reasoning, but anyone on the VIP Waitlist will remain in their place for the new date. (WSMV)
Sports
Beat the buzzer — tickets are on sale now for the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. The showdown returns to Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, March 12 through Sunday, March 16, so the clock is ticking.
Plan Ahead
We’re officially 19 days out from the start of The Adventure Park at Nashville’s eighth season. The climbing and zipline venue begins opening weekend on Saturday, March 1 with its signature “Glow in the Park” event featuring music and neon lights during nighttime hours. Tickets are available now.
Mansion Monday
If you’re a music producer or artist, tune in now. Between its professional recording studio, sound-proof room, and writer’s nook, this Franklin mansion overlooking the Harpeth River is a re-treat for creatives. It’s not all work and no play. See inside the 5-bed, 5-bath property featuring a gaming area, sauna + yoga space.
History
Celebrate Black History Month at the Tennessee State Museum with free events throughout February, including a powerful upcoming performance by the Nashville Opera.*
If you can’t make it to a class, order a do-it-yourself kit containing ingredients for two creations. | Photo via Tipsy Scoop
After a series of pop-up classes around Nashville, including a love-themed mixology workshop coming up on Valentine’s Day, NYC-based Tipsy Scoop will open its brick-and-mortar space on the ground floor of Sentral SoBro Apartments in April.
Described as a “boozy ice cream barlour,” Tipsy Scoop takes inspiration from cocktails to infuse its ice cream and sorbet with liquor. Beyond the scoops, sundaes, flights, and cocktails, Nashville will even have its own signature flavor: Ice cream infused with Jackson Morgan salted caramel whiskey cream liqueur.
Other creations on the flavor menu include the Elvis Whiskey Midnight Snack and a Cake Batter Vodka Martini. For the under 21 and non-drinking crowd, there are eight alcohol-free options mimicking a spritz, margarita, and traditional ice creams.
The Buy
The Buy
High-quality jewelry from Mejuri. Whether you prefer the elegance of pearls, the classic beauty of gold, or the brilliance of diamonds — all of Mejuri’s collections are crafted with responsibly sourced materials that are as beautiful as they are durable. Psst — they’re the perfect self-gift for Valentine’s Day. Shop now.
Once I go down the local history rabbit hole, I have a hard time finding a stopping point. Today was no exception. I came across an article by the Washington Post comparing D.C. shop Beck’s Frozen Custard, which opened around the same time as Polar Bear Frozen Custard, to another competitor. While I didn’t find a connection between the two, I thought the visual similarities of the concepts were worth sharing with you. Polar bears are pretty popular, huh?
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