Check out Primitive Coffee Company in the Woodbine area, near Dozen Bakery’s new digs and Cyanide Cider. | Photo by NASHtoday
Music City has no shortage of aromatic roasts and foamy lattes — in fact, our coffee shop guide has grown to 50+ spots. Looking to try a new brew? This list serves up some of Nashville’s best caffeine stops.
Trendy and new
Fly Pelican Fly, 1101 McKennie Ave.
East Nashville food hall The Wash has plenty of beverage options, thanks to Fly Pelican Fly’s coffee, house-made juices, and beer.
The Cafe at Framework, 1411 4th Ave. S.
When you’re not using Framework’s sauna and cold plunge services, pop into the cafe for coffee, tea, zero-proof cocktails, and Radish Kitchen salads.
Cafe Babu is open until 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday — and did we mention wine and cocktails? | Photo by Tec Petaja via Cafe Babu
Interesting interiors
Cafe Babu, 1044 3rd Ave. S.
The Chestnut Hill coffee shop boasts indoor and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy specialty drinks, pastries, and sandwiches.
Best bites
TashTea Cafe, 5372 Mt. View Rd.
Sip on Kurdish and Turkish coffee and teas with breakfast + brunch dishes such as pogaça (stuffed yeast bread) and family-style breakfast spreads loaded with cheese, olives, fruit, and house-made börek.
Caliber Coffee Co., 2513 Lebanon Pk.
In addition to coffee, frappes, and smoothies, this Donelson spot has all-day breakfast, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Amos Lee | Wednesday, April 16-Thursday, April 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $50+ | Lee brings his blend of folk, rock, and soul music to town with special guest Birdtalker.
Thursday, April 17
Backpacking - Outdoor Experiences Series | 5:30 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $60 | Get tips on gear, packing, and planning before going on a backpacking trip at Savage Gulf State Park later this month.
Archived Spirits Cocktail Class | 6 p.m. | The Archives at Noelle | $61 | A mixologist guides attendees through crafting two signature drinks as you enjoy light bites.
Friday, April 18
Great Spring Art Hop | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | Times vary | Cheekwood | Cost of admission | Around 36,000 eggs filled with treats are waiting to be found in the gardens during timed hunts by age group.
Saturday, April 19
Chappell in a Chapel: A One-Day Choir Event | 1-4:45 p.m. | Vine Street Christian Church | $18+ | Join other Chappell Roan fans to rehearse and perform her 2024 hit “Good Luck, Babe” as a group.
Sunday, April 20
Scout Cookie Pairing | 2 p.m. | City Winery | $40 | Enjoy Samoas, Thin Mints, and other cookie favorites paired with local wines.
Soho House, meet Soho Home. The private club and hotel in Wedgewood-Houston opened a new home design studio. Members and visitors can browse furniture, lighting, and decor + book interior design consultations. It’s the brand’s fifth US studio, joining New York, Chicago, Austin, and West Hollywood locations.
Coming Soon
Gyros, pizza, burgers, and more are coming to McKissack Park, just a couple blocks over from Retrograde Coffee. Mediterranean Palace hasn’t shared an opening date, but it’s expected to operate “from 10 a.m. until late at night.” In the meantime, these 25 spots are keeping the late-night cravings covered. (Nashville Post)
Active
Pickleball with a view? Bobby Hotel and Dinkville Pickleball are bringing back the hotel’s rooftop court starting Friday, May 2. Players of all levels can reserve court time in one-hour blocks + snack on food and drinks from the rooftop lounge between games.
Concert
Alice Cooper, aka the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” and Judas Priest will bring their co-headlining tour to Franklin on Sunday, Sept. 21. Tickets for the FirstBank Amphitheater show go on sale Friday, April 18.
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💫 Mete-or not...
It’s a bird, its a plane, it’s a Lyrid meteor. | Photo by Phillip Chee via Wikimedia Commons
However, the prime time to catch the shower is during its peak from Monday night (April 21) to Tuesday morning (April 22), a window when as many as 15 meteors per hour may be visible under dark skies.
Here’s how you can catch a glimpse, according to NASA + the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Try viewing the meteor shower between midnight and dawn.
Find a dark place with no lights or obstructions.
Look straight above you in the sky, though keep in mind it takes about 30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust to the dark — after that, spotting meteors becomes easier.
Don’t use binoculars.
Lyrids don’t leave a trail. Instead, keep your eyes peeled for a “fireball,” or a bright flash of light. Good luck and happy gazing.
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Whenever we have meteor showers, I’m reminded of the fun stargazing opportunities available year-round through the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society. BSAS is hosting a star party at Warner Park on Saturday, May 3 + the telescope nights at Dyer typically sell out faster than a shooting star (well, not really, but they do fill up fast).
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