It’s official: The fences are down at the Antioch location. | Photo by NASHtoday
Middle Tennessee will get a Double-Double dose of In-N-Out Burger tomorrow, Dec. 10.
That’s when the chain’s Antioch and Lebanon locations are set to open, followed by Murfreesboro on Friday, Dec. 12.
Each restaurant will have one drive-thru lane + indoor and outdoor seating for ~100 guests. All locations are open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Curious what the scene will be like on opening day? The In-N-Out Burger Fans of Tennessee Facebook group — at 36,000 members strong — is just one indication the crowds could be significant.
Asked
Asked
How soon do you think you’ll make your way to In-N-Out Burger?
A. Opening day B. Opening week C. In the next month D. Eventually — I’m in no rush E. Not interested
🎹 Take a trip to the southern town that shaped modern music
Presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Photos courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
You may not recognize the name, but you’ve certainly heard the hits.
The quiet Alabama town of Muscle Shoals is the focus of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s newest major exhibition, Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising.
This immersive exploration shows how a little-known slice of the South transformed into a global recording hotspot in the 1960s and 1970s, forever changing modern music as we know it.
🌟 Legends coming together
At a time when segregation was the norm, Muscle Shoals brought together Black and white musicians to develop genre-bending sounds that blended elements of rock, R&B, country, and pop.
The effect was immediate, and it wasn’t long before hitmakers were drawn to the studio to listen, learn, and join the music magic.
🎸 Icons on display
Look forward to an in-depth experience with plenty of iconic artifacts, including Aretha Franklin’s piano, Duane Allman’s electric guitar, handwritten song manuscripts, digital samples, and so much more.
Nashville Public Library’s Green Hills branch will close for a full renovation — its first in 25 years — beginning Sunday, Jan. 4. The timeline for reopening isn’t yet known, but plans call for a new children’s area and more meeting spaces. Holds can be picked up at any other branch during the closure.
Shop
A new pop-up marketplace called The Platform Space is now open in the Neuhoff District through Wednesday, Dec. 24. The space features 10+ makers and retailers, including Taylor Stitch, Alabama Chanin, Secret Bodega, and Posman Books.
Coming Soon
Meatballs and potato croquettes are in your future, Franklin. Nashville’s Brooklyn-inspired Italian restaurant Pelato is expanding to a 9,000-sqft location near the CoolSprings Galleria. It’s expected to open sometime in early 2026. (The Tennessean)
Announced
A new limited-time Taylor Swift exhibit is on view at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The display features select wardrobe pieces and props connected to “The Life of a Showgirl” album and is included with general admission through Friday, Jan. 9.
Travel
Wheels up. Frontier Airlines announced a new nonstop route from Nashville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The four-times-weekly service launches Friday, March 6 with fares starting at $69. (WSMV)
Plan Ahead
The Music City Rodeo is set to return to Bridgestone Arena for a second year. Expect two hours of rodeo action each night before sets from Miranda Lambert (May 28), Charley Crockett (May 29), and Jon Pardi (May 30). Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 12.
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The next wave of concerts
As of Dec. 8, there are still tickets available in the 300 sections for the two Billy Strings concerts at Bridgestone. | Photo by Jesse Faatz via Wikimedia Commons
We all know Music City’s concert scene heats up in the summer, but there’s no shortage of shows in the winter months either. Here’s a look at upcoming concerts in January through early April.
Country, bluegrass, and Americana
Rascal Flatts | Thursday, Feb. 5 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Bless the Broken Road” and “What Hurts the Most”
Billy Strings | Friday, Feb. 20-Saturday, Feb. 21 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Dust in a Baggie,” “Away From the Mire,” and “Know it All”
Bluebird at the Symphony | Select dates in January, February, and April | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | The Bluebird Cafe and the Nashville Symphony join forces
Some days on the job are more memorable than others — like Jan. 10, 2023, when In-N-Out announced its Tennessee expansion and our Instagram and inbox lit up with your reactions.
If you’ve joined us since then or want to weigh in again, reply to this email with your In-N-Out order or give a shoutout to your favorite Nashville burger spot so we can share the local love, too.
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