Chef’s Market has more than mains — check out the appetizers and sides. | Photo via Chef’s Market
Whether you’re all about the bird, skipping straight to the sides, or going meat-free, plenty of Nashville restaurants are ready to do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving.
We’ve organized local options by course — just remember to check each restaurant’s order deadlines.
For the turkey-first fam
Chef’s Market | Choose from three turkey varieties, including smoked, cajun-fried, and herb-crusted. If you’re gathering isn’t feeling like turkey this year, there’s a glazed ham option.
Hattie B’s | Keep it easy with two pounds of sliced turkey or pre-order a whole, deep-fried turkey served with a spice shaker to customize heat level at home.
Warm up this sweet offering from Perenn and serve it with ice cream. | Photo by Cindy Rahe
For the person in charge of dessert
Perenn Bakery | The caramel apple pie kouign amann brings a flaky, caramel-laced spin to Thanksgiving dessert and is available for pre-order at the Berry Hill location.
Baked on 8th | You can’t go wrong with pumpkin spice cake, apple crumble pie, and iced cookies that double as place cards.
Gordo’s Taqueria, a San Francisco restaurant founded in 1977, just opened its first location outside California in Wedgewood-Houston. Browse the menu, which offers several protein options for burritos, quesadillas, and crispy + soft tacos
Transit
This week, Mayor Freddie O’Connell cut the ribbon on a new queue jump lane for buses along Murfreesboro Pike and announced Journey Pass — Nashville’s first income-based free fare program, allowing qualifying residents to ride WeGo at no cost.
Watch
Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Ella Langley, Luke Combs, and BigXthaPlug are just a few of the performers announced for the 59th annual CMA Awards. Tickets are still available for the Wednesday, Nov. 19 event.
Community
Daybreak Arts is set to be featured on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Wednesday, Nov. 12 after show producers discovered the nonprofit through its “Greenspace / No Space” exhibition at The Arcade. Tune in at 3 p.m. or attend the watch party at Chapstick.
Plan Ahead
Tickets for the 85th annual Iroquois Steeplechase are now on sale. The event will return to Percy Warner Park on Saturday, May 9 and feature a new live music stage in Centerfield. Tailgating and box seat renewals end Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, respectively.
Film
Reel talk — have you seen “The Exorcist” recently? The 1973 film is the most popular horror movie in the Volunteer State, according to a new study. Now that spooky season has come and gone, we recommend turning on a flick with ties to Music City. (CW33)
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Noelle’s Hidden Bar is typically one of the first spots in town to open a holiday pop-up, and this year is no exception. “Sugar & Vice” is described as a “pink and glitter-soaked hideaway” with festive bites and sips. Reservations aren’t required, but you can skip the line nightly by joining the naughty list.
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The hospitality group behind East Side Banh Mi plans to open a Chinese takeout spot in Riverside Village soon. While we wait for Golden Prawn #3’s opening date, check out the menu announcement shared on Instagram.
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