Chocolate cake with a gold-covered cherry on top? Yes, please. | Photo via Carne Mare
Big news out of the scientific community: Sweet treats are officially good for you. Finally.
Experts say the excitement of an inbound treat can help release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that contributes to focus, cognitive function, and feelings of joy.
Sounds like the perfect excuse to enjoy something tasty from one of these Nashville restaurants:
Nashville does layer cakes right, from the Tennessee Waltz at City House to the 17-layer chocolate cake at Carne Mare.
Part brownie, part black sesame cookie, and completely irresistible — the “brookie” at Noko is topped with miso caramel and vanilla gelato.
Sweet nostalgia comes in the form of banana splits, coconut meringue pie, and milkshakes at Elliston Place Soda Shop.
The Party Animals and Texas Tailgaters are sure to entertain through baseball and dance routines. | Photo by 6AM City
Announced
Banana Ball will return to Music City next summer, only this time it will be headlined by the Party Animals and the Texas Tailgaters. The teams will take the field at First Horizon Park, where they’ll play three games from Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, June 20. Join the lottery for the chance to score tickets.
List
Looking for a pizza the action? The Food Network’s foodie experts rounded up their favorite slices in all 50 states, and Five Points Pizza in Nashville came out on top for Tennessee. It’s common knowledge that one slice isn’t enough — fortunately we’ve got plenty of great pizzerias in town.
Mansion Monday
This 1920s Belle Meade home offers charming architecture and updated amenities across 7,200 sqft. Highlights include a first-floor primary suite with a marble bath, a screened porch with a stone fireplace, and a potager-style garden.
Read
The nominees are out for this year’s National Book Awards, with some stellar books on the docket. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translated works. Whatever your choice of read, we recommend picking up something written by a Nashvillian. (NPR)
Watch
Prepare the bleep censor. Chef Gordon Ramsay has yet another TV show. “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars” recently premiered on Apple+ and follows restaurants’ high-stakes hunt for stars of their own. Although Nashville isn’t in the Michelin Guide yet, we might be soon. (Reuters)
Active
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first soccer player in history to accrue a net worth of $1 billion, per Bloomberg statistics. Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, the 40-year-old shows no sign of calling it quits anytime soon. If you start by bringing a ball to a local park with your kid, maybe they’ll amass a similar fortune.
Giveaway
Have you entered our Fall Fashion Giveaway in partnership with Tanger Outlets Nashville? There’s still one week left to grab your chance to win $1,000 in gift cards to favorite brands + restaurants at Tanger. Enter on our Instagram.*
Eat
Fall is the season for flavor on Alabama’s Beaches, from waterfront seafood to local brews. Start planning a culinary getaway for bites with a view, and seasonal favorites like the 52nd Annual Shrimp Fest.*
Jobs
Tired of wading through resumes from applicants that are states away? Ditch oversaturated national job boards for our locally focused Job Board. Get started at no cost — post unlimited job listings for free.
Number
1 million+. That’s how many men use Particle Face Cream, a six-in-one formula that tackles eye bags, wrinkles, and puffiness. Save 20% with code 6AM20.*
The Buy
A set of non-slip stair carpet treads. We love that they feature a peel off backing for easy installation and no leftover residue. Bonus: They’re ultra-soft, durable, and easy to clean.
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.
If you’re excited for PopStroke to open in Century Farms, this Instagram post highlighting construction progress is a promising sign that the golf and entertainment venue is on track. As of now, it’s slated for an early 2026 opening.
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