This dog-friendly guide will have your pup cheesin’ real big. | Photo by Ally Anne Phillips
Round of a-paws, please. From dog-focused shops like The Modern Dog Company to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at Yardstick, it makes sense that Nashville ranks in the top 50 on WalletHub’s “Most Pet-Friendly Cities” list.
Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly spots around the 615.
🐾 Dog-friendly outings
Urban Dog Bar, 5700 Ohio Ave. | Located in the Nations, this combination dog park and bar offers indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as an all-day menu for humans and dog-friendly brews, entrees, and pup cream.
Paddle Dog, 1006 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin | During the warmer months, have fun in the sun with kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals. Off the water, chow down on hot dogs, burgers, and other bites.
Nashville pup Hank getting some sun on the turf lawn at Bringle’s. | Photo by Haley Simons
🐾 Restaurants
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, 4901 Centennial Blvd. | You’ll enjoy the brisket and one of the many beers on tap while Fido lays on the artificial turf watching the game on the big screens.
Little Hats Market, 1120 4th Ave. N. Ste. 101 | “Great food, great people, cool vibe, and a very roomy patio!” — Pam B.
Condado Tacos Grand Opening | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Condado Tacos | Cost of purchase | The first 100 people in line at the new Donelson location will win a free taco every week for a year + everyone gets one free taco with a purchase on opening day.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
“Dune: Part One” | 5:30 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | Make it a double feature by getting tickets to “Dune: Part Two” later in the night.
West Coast Wine Pairing Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Sedona Taphouse | $60 | Guests will enjoy four wines paired with complementing dishes, including a 7-ounce Braveheart Black Angus Beef filet topped with shrimp scampi.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Walking & Wellness Club | 9 a.m. | The Mall at Green Hills | Free | Join mall management and fellow mall walkers for donuts, coffee, and a mindful stretching session while catching up on the latest shopping news.
Bob Dylan Bluegrass Tribute | 8 p.m. | Jane’s Hideaway | Free+ | Greenwood Rye is back on stage, this time performing bluegrass renditions of Bob Dylan songs.
Friday, Feb. 28
Science of Beer | 6:30-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $65 | The 21+ event unites the beer-lover and science enthusiast for craft beer samples, planetarium shows, and live science demonstrations — designated driver tickets are $35.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Nashville Celebrity Comic Con | Saturday, Feb. 29-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $66+ | The comic con features celebrity guests like “Stranger Things” actors Gaten Matarazzo and Cara Buono + “Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte.
Berry Hill has a new boba tea spot. Located on Craighead Street near the fairgrounds, Mott Cha serves a variety of boba milk tea drinks, fruit tea drinks, and bingsu (creamy shaved ice). Browse the menu before stopping by.
Coming Soon
Five Iron Golf, an indoor golf simulator and bar with ~30 locations, is on its way to Nashville this summer. The 14,532-sqft space will open at Aertson Midtown. Beyond golf, expect darts and duckpin bowling. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
Slice House, a pizza restaurant founded by award-winning chef Tony Gemignani, will open in downtown Franklin sometime this April. The menu features four styles of pizza — Detroit, Sicilian, Grandma, and New York — among other dishes. (Williamson Source)
Cause
ThriftSmart is opening a new location near RiverGate Mall soon, and the nonprofit thrift store is looking for volunteers to help process donations and stock merchandise. Sign up for three-hour shifts from March 3 to 7 via Hands on Nashville.
List
Vanderbilt University landed on Conde Nast Traveler’s “Most Beautiful College Campuses in the US” list. The springtime scenery gets a special mention for the university’s tree-lined paths covered in pink and white blooms + the “postcard-perfect” Kirkland Hall.
Real Estate
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Plan Ahead
A Music City Mardi Gras
In addition to king cake orders, The Gumbo Bros will serve a special food menu from Feb. 28 to March 4. | Photo via The Gumbo Bros
Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, and while Nashville’s celebrations might not be as bustling as New Orleans, these spots have plenty of Big Easy flair to spare with traditional desserts, tunes, and more.
King cakes
If you’re wondering where to preorder these colorful, tasty treats, The Gumbo Bros and The Cupcake Collection have you covered. Plus, The Gumbo Bros kicked off Mardi Gras early with a special drink menu available through March 4.
RSVP to join Urban Dog Bar’s Mardi Gras Pup Parade on Saturday, March 1, or just show up and watch. If a three-hour train ride is more your speed, hop aboard Tennessee Central Railway’s Mardi Gras Excursion Train, where passengers will be treated to a live band, a New Orleans-style snack bag, and a cash bar.
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