Smaller versions of the FLAG are popping up on community walls now. | Photo by NASHtoday
An idea that came to Jan Weiss from 705 miles away is now bringing her closer to the Nashville community — one mini piece of artwork on Petway Avenue at a time.
In November, the retired kindergarten teacher settled into her new home in East Nashville to be closer to her daughter, Amelia.
“I moved from Tampa, and somebody had one of these in their front yard,” Weiss said. “I just fell in love with it, so I sent her [Amelia] pictures and said we have to do this at the new house.”
“This” is a Free Little Art Gallery, a showcase of tiny works by fellow Nashvillians, similar to Little Free Libraries. It’s one of thousands across the US.
If you visited today, you’d see a few figurines set up admiring the creations on display, from Gift Horse mini prints to handmade items that have been dropped off. But there’s a lot more in store.
Wine Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown | $25 | Five wines are on the menu at this Frog’s Leap Winery tasting hosted on the hotel’s rooftop bar.
Tuesday, April 8
Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Tuesday, April 8-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10+ | The team hosts the six-game series with two giveaways: a clear tote bag (Wednesday) and a UT reversible blanket (Saturday).
2025 TSAI Songwriter Awards Show | 7-9:30 p.m. | Harken Hall, Madison | Free | Join the Tennessee Songwriters Association International for a family-friendly music awards show featuring live performances and the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Anderson.
Wednesday, April 9
Pop-up Book Club | 5-7 p.m. | Poindexter | Cost of purchase | Settle in for Novelette’s pop-up book club, where you can get 10% off the featured read and enjoy discounted wine.
“Ghostbusters” Double Feature | 7 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | Catch a double feature of the original “Ghostbusters” and the 2016 reboot as part of the theater’s “SNL Cinematic Universe” series.
Thursday, April 10
Conservation Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $45+ | Conservationist Patricia Medici is the keynote speaker + guests can expect visits from special zoo ambassador animals.
Friday, April 11
Fisher | 8 p.m. | The Pinnacle | $163 | The energetic DJ’s breakout track “Losing It” earned him his first Grammy nomination and helped establish his place in the world of dance music.
A new kind of club opened in South Nashville at 2807 Grandview Ave. New York-based Padel Haus boasts eight indoor courts and amenities like the Juice Haus bar. While memberships are available, anyone can take a swing at the sport with open play nights and game matches. Plus, there’s a discount code.
Coming Soon
Donelson can burn the Midnight Oil a little longer this fall. The Nations pizza shop is planning its second location at 2606 Lebanon Pk. Diners can expect indoor and patio seating when the restaurant opens. (Nashville Business Journal)
Announced
Nashville tapped Ryman Hospitality to operate Ascend Amphitheater for the next 10 years. The decision comes after Metro launched bids last year and as Live Nation’s current contract expires this year. (Axios)
Plan Ahead
Bluegrass at Percy Warner Park is on the horizon. The Full Moon Pickin’ Party series returns once a month on select Fridays from May through September. Tickets are on sale now and include up to three beers for the 21+ crowd.
Mansion Monday
Want to share a dream house with George Jones? The home the musician built is for sale in Franklin. Take a tour of the 4-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom mansion featuring a guest house and multiple buildings across the farm that could be used for a shop or livestock.
Announced
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Try This
Sip sustainably
Flora + Fauna uses grapefruit juice for syrup before garnishing the submission with the peel. | Photo via Flora + Fauna
Urban Green Lab and Compost Nashville are showcasing cafes grounded in sustainability with the return of the Earth Month Coffee Crawl.
Seven spots are serving up specialty drinks through Wednesday, April 30. If you visit all of them and submit your punch card, you could win a two-night stay at a Tennessee State Park, a $125 gift card to The Good Fill, Patagonia goodies, and more.
Consider this a taste test:
Forevermore Coffee | That’s the way… | Iced mocha with mocha cold foam, topped with gluten-free cookie crumbles and a gummy worm
Fido | Gaia | Cherry and white chocolate matcha made with oat milk
Flora + Fauna | Pomona | Grapefruit mint espresso soda
The Buy
The Buy
If you’re eager to give your friends or loved ones a fun, spring-themed gift, why not make them a seasonal basket of goodies? Here’s some inspiration to get you started:
🧺 Start with a sturdy woven basket that they can reuse as a versatile storage solution.
🍊 Add this refreshing room diffuser with notes of green tea, cotton, and orange peel.
🌱 Include “The Complete Gardener’s Guide” so they can learn everything they need to create their perfect garden.
🌷 Throw in this Amazon exclusive set of floral Happy Socks.
🍬 Complete the basket with the best-selling Owala FreeSip in the fun Candy Store colorway.
Well, if this isn’t just the perfect match. The Nashville Trinket Exchange, another new installation down the street from the Free Little Art Gallery, decided to collaborate with its East Nashville neighbor.
Answered
Answered
We asked which Nashville restaurants deserve Michelin stars
The Catbird Seat, Locust, and Noko were the three restaurants most commonly shouted out on last week’s poll — but our Instagram followers added a few other spots to the mix.
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