Deacon’s happy hour is proof that good things happen between 4 and 6 p.m. | Photo via Deacon’s New South
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — get ready to drink up, Nashville. We’ve updated our happy hour guide to include 50+ sip-worthy deals and discounted food.
Hungry for meal deals
Deacon’s New South | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Bar bites are $9 during happy hour at the bar and Cliff’s, including tenderloin sliders, meatball crostini, and more. Drink specials range from $5 to $12.
Zuzu | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Snack your way through elevated plates like truffle fries with kizami wasabi aioli, honey walnut shrimp, crispy Brussels sprouts, sweet corn kakiage, and select sushi rolls.
Happy hour at Golden Sound, followed by a 17-course omakase meal at the connected Sushi | Bar, anyone? | Photo by Danielle Atkins Photography
Weekend warriors
Golden Sound | Wednesday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. | Enjoy half-off drinks, from champagne and barrel-aged creations to espresso martinis. Plus, pair your sip with a smash burger or crispy chicken sandwich.
Antler Bar at Gathre | Tuesday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m. | Midtown’s Hotel Fraye pours $9 classic cocktails, $8 well spirits and house wines, and $7 craft beers. For the table? Queso, fried green tomatoes, and short rib and grits cakes.
Presented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Read excerpts from the singer’s old journals on display in the exhibit. | Photo provided by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
It’s official: Bell-bottoms are back in style. Bell-bottom country, that is.
What is bell-bottom country? Country music superstar Lainey Wilson coined the term to describe her unique look and sound — country music with a flair.
Learn more about the “Heart Like A Truck” and “Watermelon Moonshine” singer’s upbringing as a pragmatic farmer’s daughter in Baskin, Louisiana, to her meteoric rise to the top of the country charts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails.
Discover how Wilson’s rural upbringing shaped the unique style and sound that launched her into global fame.
Plus, see some of her most iconic on-stage and red carpet looks on display, alongside artifacts like journals, guitars, and even her high school cheerleading uniform.
The exhibit is open now through June 2026. Tickets are included with the museum’s admission price and are free for museum members.
While Nashville doesn’t have a physical Ikea store, the company launched a pickup location in 2022. | Photo via Unsplash
Biz
Ikea is set to open its closest store to Nashville in early 2026, about two hours south in Huntsville, AL. The 46,000-sqft location comes after plans for an Antioch store were abandoned in 2018 and replaces Memphis as the easiest Ikea road trip for Middle Tennesseans. (Nashville Business Journal)
❓ Quick poll: Nashville came close to getting an Ikea. Should it still be on the wish list for Music City?
Hattie B’s is headed to East Nashville. Since debuting in Midtown in 2012, the hot chicken chain has grown to six area locations (including the airport) and now appears poised to expand to Gallatin Avenue, according to a permit. (Nashville Post)
Open
In other East news, if you’re reading this after 6:30 a.m., Benji’s Bagel & Coffee House is already serving bagels at its new spot on Cherokee Avenue. Like its original location in the Nations, the new cafe is open until 3 p.m.
Quoted
“I don’t want to say it’s fine dining, think of it as fun dining.” That’s how Philip Krajeck, the chef behind Rolf and Daughters + Folk, described his new concept. Junior opens tomorrow, Aug. 15 on Dickerson Pike with dishes such as bluefin tuna Niçoise, Bear Creek ribeyes, and porridge-style bread. (Nashville Business Journal)
Concert
What’s Rascal Flatts up to “These Days,” you ask? The country trio will hit the road early next year for their “Life is a Highway” tour and play Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Feb. 5 with Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Aug. 15.
Announced
Metropolis will offer free parking for local musicians at select facilities for the next year as part of its new Park & Play program launching tomorrow, Aug. 15. View the participating lots.
Wellness
The kids are back in school — now it’s your turn to relax. Treat yourself to a soothing massage, a glow-boosting facial, or a seasonal package at Woodhouse Spa to reset and recharge. You’ve earned it. Book your escape.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Tell your pup to save the date. The 3rd annual Hot Diggity Dog Fest takes over Capitol View on Saturday, Sept. 6 with dog pools, contests, and pup-friendly vendors. It’s free to attend, just RSVP on Eventbrite so organizers can get a head count.
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