A hot day just might call for an iced capp, the chain’s take on a blended iced coffee. | Photo via Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons’ first freestanding Nashville location celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, July 19 in Donelson. The first 500 guests at 2527 Lebanon Pk. that day are set to receive free coffee for a month + 99-cent coffee and $1 packs of Timbits will be offered while supplies last.
Given how Nashvillians have been turning out in big numbers for new spots lately, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a crowd when the doors open at 5 a.m. Just this past weekend, folks lined up for hours to be among the first to try Babychan and La La Land Kind Cafe. Prefer to skip the opening rush? Sip your way through 50+ local coffee shops.
Asked
Asked
How long would you be willing to wait in line for a grand opening?
A. Any wait is too long B. 30 minutes is fine C. Up to an hour D. However long it takes (even if I have to bring snacks)
Dancefix | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Walk of Fame Park | Free | This class features a warmup, toning session, and 45 minutes of choreography for both new and experienced dancers.
“Friends” Trivia Night | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen | Free+ | Pivot your plans and put your “Friends” knowledge to the test for prizes.
Wednesday, July 16
Sky Watch | 6:30-9 p.m. | Mill Ridge Park | Free | Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a cookout, then stick around for a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt and stargazing.
Thursday, July 17
Nourish 2025 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Marathon Music Works | $275+ | Gather for a cocktail hour, multi-course meal, and live auction at The Nashville Food Project’s annual fundraising event.
“The Goonies” with the Nashville Symphony | Thursday, July 17-Friday, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $40+ | Watch the quest for long-lost treasure unfold as the score is performed live.
Friday, July 18
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | 8:45-10 p.m. | The Parthenon | $44+ | Hear songs like “Yellow” and “Clocks” performed by a string quartet under the glow of candlelight.
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Choy is set to close later this month after one year in the Gulch. The Chinese American restaurant earned a nod in The New York Times’ “Where to Eat: 25 Best” list for Nashville earlier this year, and you can still book a reservation through Wednesday, July 23.
Try This
In celebration of National Hot Dog Day tomorrow, July 16, Daddy’s Dogs is launching a challenge: Visit all five locations, get your hot dog passport stamped, and earn a prize pack plus a shot at free hot dogs for life. Bonus entries are up for grabs at the GEODIS Park location and Gramp’s Garage. (WKRN)
Eat
Sam Fox, the restaurateur behind Franklin’s recently opened Flower Child, appears to have another concept planned for the area. A new business filing suggests Culinary Dropout is coming to Aspen Grove Drive, where it would serve menu items such as Detroit-style pizza and wagyu pigs in a blanket. (Nashville Business Journal)
Open
Poplar Point is now open at Wedgewood-Houston’s May Hosiery Mills. The brand’s flagship item, The Original Quilt, is crafted onsite, and the shop also sells denim + other goods sourced from local makers.
Shop
If you’re gearing up for back-to-school shopping, take advantage of Tennessee’s sales tax holiday from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27. Most clothing items and school supplies qualify, along with computers and tablets under $1,500. Check out the exempt items + non-exempt items.
Number
No. 15. That’s where Nashville ranked in SmartAsset’s list of the most desirable job markets in the US. The report cites the city’s low unemployment rate and growing remote work opportunities. (WKRN)
Watch
Counting down the days until college football returns? Consider this new documentary series a preseason warmup. “SEC Football: Any Given Saturday” drops Tuesday, Aug. 5 on Netflix, and the trailer released yesterday includes a couple flashes of the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Giveaway
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Post of the Day
If you caught a glimpse of something unusual on the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge, you weren’t imagining it. On Sunday, crews filmed a tornado scene for “9-1-1: Nashville” with an Airstream trailer lifted onto the bridge as part of the stunt.
The show is set to premiere on ABC this fall and will continue filming through early 2026 — which makes us wonder where the cameras will pop up next.
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Stateside Kitchen is cooking up a themed brunch service next month — “Mean Girls” style. Reservations are open for Burn Book Brunch on Friday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 31 (and yes, there will be bottomless mimosas and early 2000s music).
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