Find each of these plants in Cheekwood’s gardens by using its Garden Explorer tool. | Photo via Cheekwood
You love local food, music, business, and art — so why not choose local plants while you map out your garden this season, too?
We checked in with Cheekwood Plant Collections Manager Sage McClain ahead of this weekend’s Native Plant Sale, and she shared which plants will be low maintenance for you and a gift for Nashville’s wildlife.
American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
This shrub’s branches show off magenta berry clusters in the fall, and by winter, they serve as a food resource for birds. It can be cut to 12" above the base in the winter to support its growth.
Water needs: Moist
Light needs: Part shade
Bloom time: May-July
You’ll know this fruit is ripe when its skin turns brown. | Photo via Cheekwood
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
The understory tree produces the largest edible fruit native to the US. Though edible, it’s important to note that the fruit can cause skin irritation and an upset stomach for some people.
Water needs: Moist
Light needs: Sun, part shade, shade
Bloom time: April-May
Patsy Cline’s Imagine That | 4-5 p.m. | Grimey’s | Free | Join the record shop for a talk with Zev Feldman and Julie Fudge, Patsy Cline’s daughter, about “Imagine That: The Lost Recordings” ahead of its Record Store Day release.
Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Wednesday, April 9-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10+ | The Sounds host the six-game series with two giveaways: a clear tote bag (Wednesday) and a UT reversible blanket (Saturday).
Thursday, April 10
Salud & Adiõs Pop-Up | 4 p.m. | Coral Club | Cost of purchase | The Birmingham concepts will bring their inventive cocktails and food to the East Nashville bar + a live DJ starts spinning at 8 p.m.
“Sunday in the Park with George” | Thursday, April 10-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | TPAC’s Polk Theater | $53+ | This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical peeks into the life of artist Georges Seurat and his journey of finding inspiration to create his famous painting.
Friday, April 11
Yappy Hour | 3-7 p.m. | Snitch | Cost of purchase | Celebrate National Pet Day with an $8 beer and “shot” special for you and your pup.
Still G.I.N Lounge By Dre and Snoop Grand Opening | 9 p.m. | Still G.I.N. Lounge | Price of purchase | Celebrate the good life at the first Still G.I.N. Lounge By Dre and Snoop in downtown Nashville with live entertainment + signature sips.*
Saturday, April 12
Moosic City Dairy Dash | 7-10 a.m. | Metro Center | $35+ | The 25th annual run benefiting YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee offers a 5K/10K, 15K, and the Mighty Mile.
Sunday, April 13
Spring Celebration | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fifth + Broadway | Free | Welcome the new season with an egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny, face painting, crafts, and live music — the first 150 kids receive a reusable tote bag for collecting eggs.
A Wedgewood-Houston building near Gabby’s Burgers & Friesis undergoing renovations for restaurant and retail tenants. Previously, plans included residences and a craft beer taproom. (Nashville Post)
Biz
The Patterson House will host its “End of an Era” celebration series through the end of April before joining The Catbird Seat atop the Bill Voorhees Building in Paseo South Gulch. Be the first to get a reservation at The Catbird Seat by joining the waitlist.
Travel
It’s a week of big news out of BNA. Spirit Airlines will launch a nonstop route between Nashville and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 9. Service will be offered three times weekly, with one-way fares beginning at $59.
Featured
Raise your glass — The Joseph’s Four Walls nabbed a spot on Food & Wine’s “Top 10 Hotel Bars in the US” list. At No. 7, the publication says the bar “would feel at home in midtown Manhattan” + shouts out the Universal Love Language as a standout menu item.
Concert
“You Got Gold” returns in October, and it’s already time to look ahead. Tickets for four scheduled shows honoring the late John Prine go on sale this Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Psst: Mark your calendars because they often sell out.
Theater
Studio Tenn is rolling back the curtain on its 2025-26 lineup at Turner Theater in The Factory at Franklin. “Dracula” kicks things off on Thursday, Oct. 9, with four more productions to take the stage through May. Season tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 22.
Finance
We know you’re smart (you subscribe to NASHtoday, after all), but we all have our blind spots when it comes to spending. Here are the 11 dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Unless you’re reading this from Augusta, your view this week likely looks a little different than this. | Photo by John Trainor via Flickr
We have the Masters at home. Well, kinda. If you couldn’t make it to Augusta this week for the annual tournament, spend some time on the links locally with our guide to 19 courses in the Nashville area:
Hillwood Country Club | Members only
The 18-hole, par 72 golf course was designed by golf architect Dick Wilson and opened for play in 1957.
McCabe Golf Course | Public course
This course boasts 27 holes, a putting and chipping area, and a driving range with over 20 hitting stations.
Harpeth Valley Golf Center | Putting for par
Situated along the Harpeth River, this facility houses a driving range with natural grass and mat options + a short game area with four target greens.
We all want the best for our pets, and premium care can come at a premium cost. With pet insurance, you can reduce the strain on your budget, whether it’s for treating a chronic condition or an unexpected emergency.*
Mother’s Ruin is back at it with the Mother’s Day challenge. Visit three locations on Sunday, May 11 to win one free beer a day for life. Austin, TX is a required stop this year, and if you hit the city last, you can live like a local for a couple of days using ATXtoday.
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