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East Bank plants the seed for outdoor space
Playing catch up? Here’s a look at what’s been done so far and what’s still to come for the East Bank project. | Rendering via The Fallon Company/Metro
Family-friendly spaces. Green design. Connectivity. Accessibility. Retail, hospitality, and activation. The Fallon Company will focus on these outdoor components as it works on the first 30 acres of the East Bank.
The company is referring to this portion of development as the Public Realm Framework, a plan created with help from a design firm involved in NYC’s High Line. It calls for play areas and public plazas boasting seating, landscaping, tree canopies, and stormwater management features.
Developers aim to increase accessibility to the area by creating bike pathways that link East Nashville to downtown through an extension of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Speaking of connectivity, save the date for a public meeting on Thursday, April 24 to discuss the East Bank Boulevard project.
The Fallon Company anticipates a 2026 groundbreaking for the first phase of the development.
Cocktails & Canines: Mixology Workshop | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Urban Dog Bar | $60 | This workshop combines your two loves — learn how to craft drinks while surrounded by furry, four-legged friends.
Saturday, March 29
Looby Basketball Court Pop-Up | 12-3 p.m. | Buena Vista Park | Free | The celebration for ages 11-18 includes basketball competitions like HORSE and a 3 vs. 3 tournament, in addition to four square, free crafts, food, and a chance to win prizes.
Seltzer Tasting with Cats | 5-8 p.m. | The Catio | $20 | Hang out with adoptable cats while tasting different seltzer flavors at this 21+ event.
Sunday, March 30
Jazz on the Move | 3-4:30 p.m. | First Art Museum | Free | Vocalist Dara Tucker explores the life and music of Dinah Washington in this program, which also includes admission to the museum’s galleries.
Zac Brown Band | Tuesday, April 1-Wednesday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Pinnacle | $103+ | Be in the crowd so you can belt out songs like “Chicken Fried” and “Knee Deep.”
Music City Hockey in Smashville: An Animated Program on NewsChannel 5 | 5 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | Free | This family-friendly special broadcast will display a fully animated version of a real Preds hockey game on NewsChannel 5. Watch Party begins at 5 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin. Puck Drop is at 6 p.m.*
Escape the cold this winter when American Airlines launches a flight connecting Nashville to Punta Cana. The Saturday-only service begins at Nashville International Airport on Dec. 6.
Development
This week, Gallatin city officials approved a preliminary plan for a Wawa at 1195 Long Hollow Pk. The 6,374-sqft convenience store would offer 10 fuel pumps, with construction beginning in August and completion anticipated by May 2026. Around 40 Wawa locations are planned for the Nashville area. (The Tennessean)
Sports
Break out that Titans blue. The team plans to wear its light blue jerseys at home games this season. Players will have the option to wear white on the road, and navy blue will become the alternate uniform.
Award
Ella Langley leads nominations for the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards with eight. Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson closely follow with seven nominations each. The show will stream live from Texas on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. See the full list of nominees.
Arts
A new art exhibition called “A Community of Artists” can be seen in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center. It’s made up of Gee’s Bend quilters-inspired quilts crafted by MNPS students and individuals from Smart Art + Craft Supplies.
Try This
Phone your friends and get ready for a Playdate next week — high tea style. The 12 South venue is launching the service on Thursday, April 3. The 90-minute experience available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays will cost $75 per guest. Book now.
The opposite of sticker shock? Going’s free travel membership, which alerts you when flights leaving your airport are 40-90% off. You’re welcome.*
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract is required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
Job
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Category
Tech
☕ Community over coffee
Say hey to a tool setting out to create new friendships + visit the FAQs page if you have more questions. | Photo via Mesh
If you haven’t swiped right on your third place yet, an app launching in Nashville on April 5 hopes to change that.
Mesh matches you with three people within your age group to get you out from behind your screens and in front of each other’s faces at a local coffee shop every Saturday.
Once you create a profile and start your free two-week trial, you’ll receive an invite each Wednesday to meet a new group. If you need help breaking the ice, lean on the conversation starters found on the app.
The concept joins existing platforms like Folx Table and Timeleft, which encourage social connection over in-person experiences and dinner reservations.
The Buy
The Buy
Don’t miss these Lightning Deals that are available today only as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale:
No shade to Punxsutawney Phil, but I personally know it’s spring in Nashville when The Optimist’s outdoor bar, Jacqueline, reopens for the season. Today’s the day. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 4 p.m. (weather permitting), you can sip refreshing classics. I’ll be ordering a spritz every time.
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