Help name the Nashville Zoo’s new member | Get in on the zoo’s naming contest for the newest cub in the club, a female clouded leopard born on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Events
Events
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Saturday, March 15
Nash Yarn Fest | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $25+ | Calling all knitters and crocheters — shop from more than 80 vendors + attend talks, demos, and meetups.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $40+ | Experience the energizing sound of this jazz artist who has collaborated with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
Sunday, March 16
Party in the Park | 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Music City Walk of Fame Park | Free+ | This fan activation outside of the SEC men’s basketball tournament features food trucks, games, and live music — the event was rescheduled from Saturday.
Plaza Sports Bar Grand Opening | 2-11 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi | Celebrate the new bar by watching four soccer matches on the big screens, then come back for weekday happy hours from 3 to 7 p.m.
“Bored Teachers” Comedy Tour | 3 p.m. | TPAC’s Polk Theater | $48+ | This group of educators-turned-comedians takes the stage with teacher-approved jokes.
Saturday, March 22
Middle Tennessee Daffodil Show | Saturday, March 22-Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | Cheekwood | $18+ | The annual show hosted by The Middle Tennessee Daffodil Society features divisions for horticulture, photography, and floral design.
When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Louisiana Brand is apparently the top sauce for Tennessee. Do you agree? (HuffPost)
Trending
Craving Pancake Pantry, but don’t want to wait in that line? There could be another solution — if you’re willing to pay. Line standing services have become popular recently through apps like Taskrabbit and NYC-based Same Ole Line Dudes. (TheWall Street Journal)
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with our local haunts for now. (Gizmodo)
Travel
For the first time, Southwest Airlines is charging for bags. The airline is also reworking its frequent flyer program and offering basic economy tickets. Keep that in mind as you book your next flight out of Nashville International Airport. (CNBC)
City Guide
City Guide
Beep, beep, fun coming through
Don’t miss Saturday and Sunday vault tours to view cars stored away downstairs. | Courtesy of Lane Motor Museum
Spring break may be winding down for some area schools, but we’re here to keep the fun going with a guide to over 50 kid-friendly activities around Music City.
Indoor adventures
Lane Motor Museum
When you’re not browsing 150+ vintage cars, scope out the play area with toy cars, a train set, and other auto-themed fun.
Puttshack
Guests under 21 can enjoy tech-infused mini golf, food, and live entertainment until 8 p.m. nightly.
After-hours attractions
Dyer Observatory
Check the calendar for telescope nights, astronomer meet and greets, and concerts under the stars.
Rivergate Skate Center
The skating rink hosts Family Nights (Thursdays) and skate sessions for kids 8 and under (Saturday mornings).
As of Friday evening, the National Weather Service said that severe weather may persist into today, March 15. Keep up with the latest updates via NWS Nashville + revisit this list of severe weather preparedness tips. Stay safe, everyone
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