Photowalk Nashville offers the experience of having a professional photographer capture a day out with you and your friends. | Photo by Photowalk Nashville
In honor of National Small Business Week, we’ve tapped into the heart of Nashville’s entrepreneurial spirit by asking local business owners to share their must-try experiences and products.
Mourning Brew, an East Nashville boo-tique where it’s always Halloween:
“We may be a tiny store, but we have lots of secrets for you to discover. Leave a message in our phone booth or drop a piece of tiny dark art in our Bill Cipher-inspired Weirdmaggedon Ghoul-ery.”
Photowalk Nashville, a guided tour and photoshoot experience:
“They have to do our 12 South Experience. We show them around and take their pics at all the murals there — plus, there’s a really special surprise at the end of the tour.”
Walk Eat Nashville, a food tour biz with five neighborhood offerings:
“Try the downtown or East Nashville tours. Unless you live or work in these neighborhoods or are a serious foodie that seeks out the restaurants, you may not know as much about these areas as you should.”
The Truck Stop, a Donelson food truck park:
“We have a rotation of food trucks that join us weekly, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, we have you covered.”
Nashville Philharmonic Concert | Tuesday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Free | The orchestra ends its season on a grand scale with Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” performed by more than 100 musicians and a volunteer chorus.
Wednesday, May 7
Gulch Dog Park x King of Pops | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Gulch Dog Park | Free+ | The first 25 dogs will receive a free pup cup courtesy of King of Pops.
Thursday, May 8
Kung Fu Tea Making Demo | 12-1 p.m. | FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center | Free | Join the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville for a tea demonstration.
Fait la Film Festival | 7-9 p.m. | Fait la Force Brewing | $12 | Kick back at the brewery and watch short films created by local filmmakers.
Friday, May 9
Tipsy Scoop Nashville Grand Opening | 4-11 p.m. | Tipsy Scoop Nashville | Free | Celebrate the NYC-based boozy ice cream shop with $1 scoops for the first 25 customers and Nashville-exclusive flavors.
The Sugarhill Gang | 8-10:30 p.m. | AB Hillsboro Village | $50+ | Don’t stop the rockin’ as the hip-hop pioneers mark 45 years of “Rapper’s Delight” with an intimate club show.
Chaipolitan, a teahouse and cafe concept, plans to open this fall at The Moore Building in Midtown. The menu will feature chai blends, herbal teas, coffee, and kombucha on tap, as well as baked goods and small plates.
Shop
Paris-based fashion brand Sézane pops up in Nashville on Friday, May 9. The temporary space, which the company calls an “appartement,” is located at Ashwood 12 South and will be open for the “next couple of months,” according to an Instagram post.
Travel
Delta is turning up the heat this winter with a new nonstop flight from Nashville to Orlando. The Saturday-only flight runs from Dec. 20 to April 11, with wheels up at 9:15 a.m. from BNA and touchdown in Orlando at 1 p.m. (WZTV)
Concert
Benson Boone is bringing his first headlining arena tour to Music City on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The “Beautiful Things” singer will take the stage in support of his new album, “American Heart,” which releases on June 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 9.
Sports
Former NFL and Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden joined the Nashville Kats as a partner, taking on advisory roles in football + business operations. Gruden previously served as head coach of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Show
“Dolly: An Original Musical” debuts at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts this summer before hitting Broadway in 2026. Due to demand, 16 more showtimes were added through Sunday, Aug. 31. Get to know the three Dollys taking the stage. (Playbill)
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