Map users can select which block or area they’re curious about — once selected, the block will be outlined in yellow. | Screenshot via Close
How walkable is Nashville, really?
Let’s say you’re looking to buy a new home in a neighborhood that you’re not completely familiar with, or perhaps you have family members trying to figure out what’s near that local Airbnb they’re visiting soon.
An interactive map called “Close” helps determine if you can walk to specific destinations like supermarkets, parks, coffee shops, and schools in Nashville — and how long those walks will take.
A local look
In this example, we’re looking at a block of Germantown — lauded as one of Nashville’s most walkable neighborhoods — between Taylor and Monroe streets. We chose to look at this block’s distance from five destination types:
Parks | <5 minutes
Supermarkets | 9 minutes
Coffee shops | <5 minutes
Libraries | 11 minutes
Public schools | 21 minutes
You can also add a number of other destinations like public transit stops, restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Artist Birthday Listening Session: Ed Sheeran | 9 p.m. | 888 Nashville | Free | Name a more “Perfect” way to celebrate the artist’s birthday locally than with a late-night vinyl listening session.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
etch + present tense Chef Collab Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | etch | $130+ | Chefs from both restaurants team up for a multi-course interactive dinner menu as part of Dine Nashville.
Lee Brice | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $46+ | Catch the CMA and ACM Award-winner on his “You, Me & My Guitar” tour with special guest Edwin McCain.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Rick Springfield And Richard Marx | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $60+ | The Grammy Award-winning musician known for “Jessie’s Girl” and other hits teams up with Marx for a co-headlining intimate solo acoustic show.
Rom Com Movie Nights | 7 p.m. | The Hampton Social | $20 | Head to the rooftop for a screening of “13 Going on 30" and extended happy hour specials.
Friday, Feb. 21
Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Williamson County Performing Arts Center, Franklin | $15 | When princesses Anna and Elsa face danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.
Nashville might see snow this week. Over the weekend, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch that will start Tuesday night, with potential for two to five inches of snow. (The Tennessean)
Open
After over two years of closure, Bellevue’s Brookmeade Park has officially reopened with fresh paint, new signage, a new electric gate, and a repaved parking lot and trail. The park will have a heightened police presence “for the immediate future.” (The Tennessean)
Sports
The Nashville Predators announced new theme nights for the 2024-25 season. Grab tickets for upcoming games like 90s Night on Tuesday, Feb. 25; Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday, April 16; and the Music City Hockey Bobblehead Series, presented by Visit Music City, throughout the season.
Concert
Halsey will bring her “For My Last Trick” tour to Ascend Amphitheater on Wednesday, May 21. Live Nation Presale will begin on Thursday, Feb. 20 with the code “DUET.” General sale tickets will go up on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.
Number
$79.4 million. That’s how much Chicago-based Origin Investments spent on the mixed-use property called Queens in Wedgwood-Houston. The multi-building property includes retail and restaurant space + 221 apartment units. (Nashville Post)
Sports
Nashville SC began its Heart of Nashville kit tour over the weekend. The truck will head to Lebanon today before moving on to Murfreesboro, Green Hills and Gallatin, Brentwood, and Madison. View the full tour for the chance to purchase a 2025 jersey and stock up on team gear.
Biz
Nashville-owned Scout’s Barbershop is set to open its ninth location in Gallatin on Saturday, March 1. Stop by the new shop during opening weekend for half-price haircuts, or visit anytime from opening day through Sunday, March 9 for a chance to win free cuts for a year + gift cards from neighboring businesses.
Mansion Monday
You’ll never have to leave this six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Oak Hill home. Time to workout? Head to the lower-level gym. Need some sun? Take a dip in the pool or play a round on the private pickleball court. Want a drink? Grab something from your wine refrigerator. View the rest of the house.
Plan Ahead
Predators Day at the Nashville Zoo was rescheduled for Sunday, March 2 due to forecasted rain. Head to the zoo on March 2 to show your pride by wearing Blue and Gold + get $5 off admission.
Real Estate
Have you seen the luxe new townhome rental community now open in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood? Oxenfree WeHo features thoughtfully designed three- and four-bedroom multi-level homes. Take a peek inside.*
Number
$0. That’s how much it costs to post your first job listing on our community job board. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain — you’ll discover talented local candidates. Try it now.
Category
Drink
Tequila-ing time until Saturday
STK Steakhouse’s Perfect margarita will be $9 all day long. | Photo via STK
National Margarita Day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 22. Add these nearby deals to you calendar, then click the link below to read about some of our favorite local margaritas.
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer | Waldo’s will be running a $5 margarita special at all of its locations — grab it frozen or on the rocks.
STK | You can grab the fan-favorite we highlighted above at happy hour pricing ($9) all day long.
Lona | This recently-opened downtown spot will serve up an $8 Lona Margarita deal and $5 blanco tequila shots.
Las Palmas | Enjoy half off house margaritas and draft beer on Saturday, Feb. 22, or try the raspberry margarita for $10 through Friday, Feb. 28.
Hey there, Nashville. I’m just popping in for the day to help out our NASHtoday team while they take some well-deserved time off. I’m looking forward to returning to Taj Indian Restaurant when I’m in Nashville this March visiting family — I can’t get enough of their mango chutney.
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