The winner receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. | Photo by NASHtoday
Bridgestone Arena is once again hosting the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, with the first tip-off scheduled for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 and games continuing through Sunday, March 16. With four of the nation’s top 10 teams in the SEC, expect a week of competitive hoops.
If you’re going to Party in the Park…
The free fan activation takes over Music City Walk of Fame Park on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 starting at 10 a.m. each day. Expect live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, watch parties, and a Runaway June concert on Saturday night.
If you’re watching from home…
All games will air on either ESPN or the SEC Network through Sunday (see the breakdown). Plus, tune into ESPN at 11 a.m. Sunday morning when College Gameday is live from Music City.
Asked
Asked
In 2018, the SEC extended the men’s basketball tournament in Nashville through at least 2030. What is the projected economic impact of the deal?
A. $110 million B. $230 million C. $350 million D. $500 million
2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | It’s your last chance to catch five Oscar-nominated animated short films on the big screen.
Wednesday, March 12
Boozy Book Fair | 4-8 p.m. | East Nashville Beer Works, Lebanon | Free+ | Bring a book-loving friend to this event with booze, books, and literary-themed cookies.
Craft and Wine | 5-7 p.m. | Poindexter | $30 | Design and carve your own stamp to print on a pair of tea towels.
Thursday, March 13
Nashville Elvis Festival | Thursday, March 13-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall | $49+ | More than 20 Elvis performers from around the world compete for the ultimate tribute artist title.
Friday, March 14
Goat Cuddling | Friday, March 14-Saturday, March 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Noble Springs Dairy, Franklin | $12 | Spend a day at the farm petting baby goats, and join the optional guided tour at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Margo Price | 1:15-3 p.m. | Gibson Garage | Free+ | Experience a live performance, purchase a limited-edition event poster, and attend the post-show meet and greet.
Saturday, March 15
Holi and Kite Fest | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Centennial Park Event Shelter | $10 | Tickets include one Holi color packet and kites for kids while supplies last.
Spirit Airlines is adding six new nonstop routes and resuming three destinations at Nashville International Airport. New flights to Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Myrtle Beach, and San Antonio, as well as resumed service to Baltimore, Charlotte, and Tampa, begin in early May. (WKRN)
Announced
The USMNT will host Switzerland in Nashville on Tuesday, June 10 in a send-off match before the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. It’s the team’s second appearance at GEODIS Park, following a 4-0 win over Ghana in 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m.
Sports
The Tennessee Titans are reportedly signing offensive tackle Dan Moore to a four-year, $82 million contract. Moore started all 66 games of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Keep up with ongoing Titans updates as the NFL free agency window opens tomorrow, March 12. (The Tennessean)
Civic
It’s a property reappraisal year, meaning if you’re a Davidson County homeowner, you’ll receive a notice this spring detailing your property’s new market value. The four-year cycle sets the values used to calculate property taxes. Learn more at these community presentations.
Show
Vince Gill is set to perform at this year’s Symphony Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 29. The Nashville Symphony’s annual spring fundraiser will also include a runway show featuring styles from designer Pamella Roland’s fall/winter 2025 collection. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 19.
Concert
Music City is buzzing with new concert announcements, including Counting Crows at The Pinnacle (June 10), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-nominated band Maná at Bridgestone Arena (Sept. 20), and Parcels at Ascend Amphitheater (Oct. 30). Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14 at 10 a.m.
Small Biz
Own a small business in town? Let us highlight you in our Small Business Week coverage from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. Plus, you can offer a deal, a limited menu item, or host a special event for our readers to enjoy. Join us by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
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Announced
We’re excited to introduce a new way to reach our readers — a limited-time digital display bundle + branded content bundle. Each bundle saves you 20% and includes at least three newsletter placements.
Community
We crunched the numbers and compiled your official NASHtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, April 25 you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, May 5.
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Kids
Spring into action
Hamish at the Nashville Zoo is on the mooove — say hello at his daily keeper talks at the Historic Farm. | Photo via Nashville Zoo
Spring break has arrived for most area schools, and we took care of the homework with our guide to ~50 kid-friendly activities around Music City. Let the fun commence.
Outdoor activities
The weather is warming, which means tulips are popping up at Cheekwood in Bloom. If you’re wild about the Nashville Zoo’s new Scottish Highland calf, make plans to attend Hamish meet and greets at 11 a.m. daily.
Museums
There’s no shortage of family-friendly programs this month at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Frist Art Museum, and Tennessee State Museum. For more historical stops, bookmark our museum guide.
Indoor fun
Hit the rink for $5+ skate sessions at Ford Ice Center, try out Puttshack’s tech-infused mini golf (kid friendly until 8 p.m.), or stop by Plaza Mariachi’s free Dr. Seuss party featuring a “Green Eggs and Ham” storytime.
We’ve already covered basketball and football, why not swing in here with some golf news? The 2nd annual Sounds Scramble Charity Golf Tournament will take place Monday, May 12 at Hermitage Golf Course, where golfers will have the opportunity to play alongside Nashville Sounds players and coaches. Registration is open.
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