Freshie & Zero has been creating jewelry since 2006, but you can also shop for gift items at the East Nashville storefront. | Photo via Freshie & Zero
Small Business Week is almost here, and we’re gearing up to spread the local love.
We’ve partnered with some of Nashville’s small businesses to celebrate the folks who make up the backbone of our local economy.
From Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, you can expect Q+A’s with local entrepreneurs that shine a light on what it’s like to be a part of Music City’s small business community.
We have something special for our readers, too. We’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered exclusively during Small Business Week.
From enjoying 10% off jewelry at Freshie & Zero’s studio to scoring a free mini savory bag with every $15 purchase at Marigold Gourmet Popcorn, there will be plenty of ways to support Nashville’s small businesses.
“MJ” | Wednesday, April 30-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $60+ | The Tony Award-winning musical is centered around the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 “Dangerous” world tour.
“Cadillac Records” | 7 p.m. | W Nashville | Free | Catch an amphitheater-style outdoor screening on the Spanish Steps.
Thursday, May 1
Enchanted Castles at Cheekwood | Thursday, May 1-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood | Cost of admission | Be transported to a magical realm, as Enchanted Castles invites the young and young at heart to discover five stunning, locally crafted playhouses nestled among the lush summer blooms at Cheekwood.*
Friday, May 2
Way Late Play Date: Science Strikes Back | 7-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $40 | Embark on an intergalactic adventure at this Star Wars-themed event featuring activities, planetarium shows, and cocktails.
Saturday, May 3
Titans Volunteer Day | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Register to help with room transformations, construction, and landscaping at East Nashville Magnet and Antioch High School.
Dierks Bentley will take the stage at this year’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th concert, along with Russell Dickerson, Niko Moon, and Grace Bowers. Arrive early for the Amazon Family Fun Zone + stay late for the fireworks and drone shows synchronized to the Nashville Symphony.
Development
Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel is coming to the corner of 3rd and Commerce, and you can get a sneak peek at what the exterior might look like. The changes are up for review at the MDHA Design Review Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 6. (Nashville Post)
Coming Soon
Retrograde Coffee is ready to step up to the plate in Germantown. The coffee shop plans to open at the Starling development — located within walking distance to First Horizon Park — on Thursday, May 22.
Shop
Rejuvenation, a home furnishings concept by Williams-Sonoma, is set to open at Hill Center Green Hills. A timeline is unclear, but expect light fixtures, hardware, rugs, and decor. (Nashville Post)
Closed
Corner Pub closed in Brentwood over the weekend. The reason was not disclosed, but the restaurant’s downtown, Bellevue, and Franklin locations remain open. (Nashville Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Glide past spring and summer + mark your calendar for Scott Hamilton & Friends at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Nov. 23. Tickets for the annual figure skating and live music event go on sale Friday, May 2.
Travel
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🎸 When the Rock Hall rocked Nashville
In 2022, Ryman Auditorium was designated an official landmark by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. | Photo via Metro Nashville
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees on Sunday, April 27. With a name like Music City, it’s no surprise that each act in the performer category took the stage in Nashville at some point — though for a few, it’s been decades.
Here’s the last time each one played the 615, according to setlist archives and other sources.
Soundgarden | Nov. 24, 1996 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium
If you’re looking to revisit some rock history up close, the Rock Hall at the Ryman exhibit (included with daytime tours) features artifacts from past inductees who’ve played the venue, from Diana Ross to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Any Cheerwine fans? If you love the beverage’s signature cherry flavor, you may want to get your hands on Goo Goo Cluster’s latest collaboration. The Cheerwine Goo Goo arrives at the retail shop and Made in TN stores on Saturday, May 17.
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