Nashville restaurants can soon earn Michelin stars | Tennessee is one of six states included in Michelin Guide’s new American South edition, which will reveal its 2025 restaurant selection later this year.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Saturday, April 5
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Opening Weekend | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | 2 p.m. | Nashville Children’s Theatre | $27+ | Jeff Kinney’s popular book character takes center stage in this 60-minute production that runs through May 18.
Nashville Comedy Festival | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Kill Tony and Vir Das are some of the acts scheduled for the weekend.
Sunday, April 6
Orchestra in Orbit | 3 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $22+ | Blast off to outer space with the Nashville Symphony as they explore the planets through music — arrive early for crafts and a musical instrument petting zoo.
Kate Gerwin Guest Bar Takeover | 5 p.m. | Golden Sound | Cost of purchase | Netflix’s “Drink Masters” finalist Kate Gerwin will make guests cocktails from her world-renowned bar Happy Accidents.
Thursday, April 10
Earth Month Planters Workshop | 6:30-8 p.m. | 1 Kitchen | $29 | Sip on mocktails as you paint a reclaimed pot, then choose a sprouting plant to bring home.
Friday, April 11
Kane Brown | Friday, April 11-Saturday, April 12 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $48+ | Brown takes the stage with special guests Scotty McCreery and Dasha on Friday + Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke on Saturday.
Good news for brunch-goers: the price of eggs is finally declining. The wholesale price of a dozen eggs is down by 63% from its record high in February. But that’s just the wholesale price — we’ll believe it when we see it on the shelves. (Axios)
The Word
Over 40 words from around the world have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) last month. From Ireland, the OED added “class,” which is a general way to express approval. As in, “Today’s NASHtoday newsletter was class — you should subscribe.”
Holiday
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs or Cadbury Creme Eggs? It seems like Tennessee has chosen Reese’s, based on a nationwide candy study conducted by DoorDash. If you still need to fill your Easter baskets, stock up by hopping over to purchase these local sweets.
Pets
Get your paws moving, April is Canine Fitness Month. If your four-legged friend has felt cooped up all winter, use this as an excuse to go for a long walk and check out some dog-friendly spots in Nashville.
If you’re looking for a new way to contribute to the Nashville community this season, here are 58 volunteer opportunities to explore.
Natural-born teachers and mentors
Nashville Public Library | Volunteers assist with projects that range from shelving books to reading for the Talking Library.
Girls on the Run Middle Tennessee | Express interest in coaching, one-time volunteering, and group opportunities to support GOTR’s mission of “inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident.”
If you want to assist neighbors in need
Project Redesign | The Nashville nonprofit helps those in need redesign their spaces utilizing donated furniture. Volunteers help either in the warehouse or with installs.
Nashville Diaper Connection | Volunteers primarily work on packaging diapers, ensuring they are counted, labeled, and prepared into packs for distribution.
BRB — we need to add another spot to our yoga guide. Puppies & Yoga Nashville is hosting its opening weekend at Elysium Studios in seven days. Breeds are typically announced four days before each session, but you can purchase tickets now.
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