Tennessee is among 14 states set to get broody and moody with the swarm of Brood XIV cicadas.
With the help of Cicada Safari, we’re sharing some quick facts about these shelled creatures.
Cicadas like to breed in oaks, willows, maples, and ash trees.
They typically emerge once average soil temps reach 64° — that’s where Davidson County’s five-day average stands now.
Brood XIV (the second-largest periodical cicada brood) emerges every 17 years.
The sounds you hear? Yeah, that’s all the males talking.
Ecological benefits of cicadas include natural aeration for soil, natural pruning of trees + adding nitrogen and nutrients to the soil after decaying.
Buzzing to see these insects up close? You can help Cicada Safari map these sightings by downloading the free app and submitting photos. Pro tip: Look for cicadas where there are trees, full sun, and low vegetation.
Events
Events
Friday, April 4
Graham Nash | Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater | $70+ | See the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Saturday, April 5
Perennial Plant Sale | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Cost of purchase | Visit the website to check out the list of available plants and shrubs before you go.
Mott Cha Pop-up Party | 12-6 p.m. | Mott Cha | Free+ | Celebrate the boba shop’s grand opening with drinks, vendors, and live music.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Jim Pitt | 12 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $13+ | Join former “Saturday Night Live” music booker Jim Pitt for a conversation about booking music for SNL, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel.
Sunday, April 6
Kate Gerwin: Guest Bar Takeover | 5-11:59 p.m. | Golden Sound | Cost of purchase | Netflix’s “Drink Masters” finalist Kate Gerwin will jump behind the Golden Sound bar to make her favorite cocktails.
Monday, April 7
New Material Monday | 7 p.m. | Zanies | $21 | The Nashville Comedy Festival takes over this weekly series with a surprise lineup.
Tuesday, April 8
Music City Hockey Bobblehead Series — Trisha Yearwood & Smash | 7-10 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $20+ | The fifth and final Music City Hockey Bobblehead Series game will honor the iconic Trisha Yearwood. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will each receive limited-edition Trisha Yearwood Bobbleheads.*
Some areas in Davidson County experienced flooding yesterday, and a flood watch remains in effect through Sunday morning. Keep up with the latest information via NWS Nashville and Metro’s Office of Emergency Management.
Opening
Be one of the first to try Hoppin’ River North at its grand opening tomorrow, April 5. Aside from 60+ self-pour taps, a full bar, and riverfront views, expect a cornhole tournament at 12:30 p.m. and a live band from 3 to 6 p.m.
Coming Soon
51st Deli is working on a third location. The Nations favorite — known for its sandwiches, salads, and all-day breakfast — posted “opening soon” signage on the former Wendy’s at 7104 Charlotte Pk. Watch for updates via Instagram.
Concert
Earlier this week, Eric Church announced two album release concerts at The Pinnacle — and his Church Choir fan club had first dibs. The May 24 date is sold out, but a “limited number” of tickets to the May 23 show go on sale to the public today, April 4.
Traffic
Hit the road in grand ole fashion with a special Opry license plate for its 100th anniversary. Preorders are open now through May, or until 1,000 plates are claimed, for Tennessee residents. A portion of proceeds benefit the Opry Trust Fund.
Announced
Say cheese. Photomatica, a photo booth company with 200+ custom-built machines worldwide, plans to unveil two booths at Fifth + Broadway this month. Check out this sneak peek before they go live on Tuesday, April 8.
Finance
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Community
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Remember when we gave you the scoop on Bad Idea opening in East Nashville? | Photo by NASHtoday
Tomorrow is extra special — we’re celebrating four years of sharing local stories with you. Since NASHtoday first hit your inbox on April 5, 2021, we’ve sent 1,000+ newsletters and have grown to over 84,000 followers on Instagram.
To celebrate, we’re taking a look at some of our most-viewed articles from the past year:
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Earlier this week, I mentioned that the only place you could grab an NADC burger is at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville. Well, I may have spoken too soon — just a few hours later, the Austin-based burger chain announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location this spring or summer at The Arcade.
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