Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
What do a literary quote clock, three pounds of salt, and a duck lamp have in common? They’re all in our holiday gift guide. Happy shopping.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick:Nashville Nibblers box | $25 | Gift a trio of locally themed popcorn flavors — Music City Mix, Boot Scootin’ Blend, and Nashville Hot — that’s sure to please any crowd.
Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic Monopoly board game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $49.95 | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
Famous Nashville natives like Nate Bargatze will be immortalized in bobblehead form this Preds season. | Photos provided by Nashville Predators
Back by popular demand, the Music City Hockey Bobblehead Series presented by Nissan returns for the 2025-26 Nashville Predators season, celebrating our city’s musical legacy and local icons.
The first 10,000 fans at select home games will score exclusive bobbleheads featuring NASH natives like Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Preds alum Mike Fisher, and hometown comedian Nate Bargatze.
This 9,463-sqft Franklin home delivers panoramic hilltop views and privacy across four acres. Retractable windows open to a pool and patio, while the primary suite, lower guest quarters, and gourmet kitchen with a hidden pantry make it as functional as it is scenic.
On This Day
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to her arrest. It was an act of bravery now considered one of the pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement. If you’ve got a hankering to learn more US history, and Nashville history, our museums are full of important knowledge. (National Constitution Center)
Seasonal
Is “Blue Christmas” already on repeat in your household? A new Finance Buzz study deemed it Tennessee’s most popular Christmas song. Whatever your playlist looks like, consider this your reminder to queue up something cheerful on the way to Nashville’s holiday happenings.
The winners are in for the 2025 National Book Awards. This year’s top fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, and translated works were all awarded for their excellence. Whichever pages you’re turning at the moment, we think the best place to enjoy a good read is in the great outdoors. (NPR)
Sports
The tiny island nation of Curaçao recently became the smallest-ever country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, boasting a population of just 156,000 people. The group stage draw will take place in Washington, DC on Friday, Dec. 5, but we’re already dreaming of a flight from BNA to catch a taste of the action next summer. (AP News)
Community
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Perhaps it’s because I recently watched the “Paddington” films (and loved them), but Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar’s Foggy Paddington Station seasonal drink made with orange marmalade and Earl Grey syrup is high on my list of seasonal drinks to try. I’ll report back on it, along with other winter sips I check out soon.
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