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A bird’s-eye look at Sensa Padel’s Neuhoff courts. | Photo via Sensa Padel
Move over, pickleball — or at least make a little room for another racket sport in town. We’re talking about padel, which is rapidly growing in popularity across the US.
First, what is padel? Think of it as a cross between tennis and squash, played on a smaller court enclosed with walls that are also part of the game. It’s typically played in pairs, and this how-to guide outlines the key rules.
Nashville padel clubs
Sensa Padel
Sensa boasts six outdoor courts in Germantown, tucked into Neuhoff’s mix of restaurants and retail. New players are welcome to book intro clinics or lessons — no equipment or partner needed. The club also hosts open play sessions and group events + you can even throw a padel party with up to 125 people.
Padel Haus
This New York-based padel club expanded to Music City earlier this year. While memberships are available, anyone can take a swing at the sport through court reservations and one-on-one sessions with coaches. Players can also refuel at the Juice Haus bar and make use of locker rooms lounge spaces.
Events
Events
Friday, Nov. 21
$1 Library Book Sale | Friday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Nov. 22 | Times vary | Nashville Public Library - Edmondson Pike Branch | Cost of purchase
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Mayor O’Connell and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center reached an agreement to build TPAC’s new home on the East Bank. The deal grants Metro 30 days of annual access for community programming + includes shared infrastructure costs.
Open
Maggie’s Place opens tomorrow, Nov. 22 in the Nations. The bar and restaurant features a 4,500-sqft outdoor space with yard games, fire pits, and a large TV. Fun fact: The menu was developed by chef Javier Bonacic of Subculture Urban Cuisine & Cafe and features items such as quesadilla pockets, tacos, wings, and elote dip.
Eat
Hot dog, hot dog. Nashvillians can get their hot dog fix at two new spots: Nash Dogs’ brick-and-mortar spot in Old Hickory, which celebrates its grand opening today, and Dog Haus in East Nashville beginning Monday, Nov. 24.
History
The Tennessee State Museum is seeking partners to help restore and operate the long-closed Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel. The carousel by local artist Red Grooms has been in storage for more than 20 years. Interested parties can share their qualifications and ideas.
Sports
Start the countdown, soccer fans. Nashville SC announced their 2026 regular season schedule, which opens at home on Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. the New England Revolution. Heads up, MLS will pause its season from May 25 to July 16 for the FIFA World Cup 26.
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Lookin’ good, Ryman — and we’re not just talking about the building.
This crosswalk inspired by the venue’s stained-glass windows popped up this week as part of the Nashville Downtown Partnership’s new Creative Crosswalks initiative. Additional colorful intersections are planned for key downtown streets in the coming months.
Bonus: See the new crosswalk take shape in this timelapse clip.
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If you could bring back only one Opryland USA ride and drop it at Nateland, which one would you choose?
Grizzly River Rampage made a big splash — more than half of respondents chose the beloved water ride as the one they’d bring back to Nateland, followed by Screamin’ Delta Demon and the Wabash Cannonball. A handful of voters shouted out Chaos and Flume Zume.
Fun fact: In 1995, Grizzly River Rampage served as the qualifying course ahead of the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Speaking of the Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel, David Lusk Gallery is exhibiting artist Red Grooms’ original sketches and foam carvings used for the carousel figures, plus a wall with new drawings he created for the show. It’s on view through Saturday, Dec. 20.
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