Rounding up places to get fish and chips was a tough job (wink, wink), but someone had to do it — this one is from Fogg Street Lawn Club. | Photo by NASHtoday
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the stories we followed this year and looking ahead to what we’ll cover in 2026.
Each year, some of our favorite stories have come directly from questions readers sent our way. Here are just a few examples:
So as we look toward 2026, we’re asking: What should we dig into next?
Whether it’s a dish you’re still searching for, a development you pass every day, or a Nashville topic you’ve always wondered about, submit your questions below to shape the stories you’ll read in the year ahead.
It’s our New Year’s resolution to answer as many as we can.
There’s never been a better time to level up your health
Presented by Level Wellness
No more fragmented care — one integrated team will provide you with custom solutions. | Photos by Frawley Photography
What if managing your health felt simple, connected, and completely tailored to you?
That’s the idea behind Level Wellness, the first and only center in the Volunteer State offering true “whole health” planning through its proprietary Levelology method. Instead of bouncing between appointments, referrals, and conflicting advice, Level brings everything under one roof — your GP, nutritionist, chiropractor, and other wellness specialists all working together toward your personal goals.
Using advanced medical equipment, personal health history, and cutting-edge technology, Level builds a 360-degree plan that’s actually actionable. Read: Patients have agency to choose which services + treatments are best for them based on their customized plan.
Whether you’re navigating depression, curious about red light therapy, ready for Botox, or just want clearer guidance on nutrition, Level connects the dots with one integrated team. They’re also one of only two places in the state offering DXA scans for a deeper look at your overall health.
Think of it as wellness without the guesswork — proactive, personalized, and refreshingly seamless.
Ready to see it in action yourself? Schedule a tour or book an appointment online or by phone.
Hardy and Bert Kreischer are set to host “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” which will air live on CBS and Paramount+ from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Catch performances by Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman ahead of the Music Note Drop at midnight. (WSMV)
Open
Here’s a sweet treat to end the year: Beignets & Brew opened a new location downtown at The Arcade. The Florida-based brand serves beignets, specialty coffee, and breakfast items — here’s a peek at the menu.
Seasonal
NDOT will offer its Christmas Tree Recycling Program for the 2025 holiday season, with 14 drop-off sites across Davidson County operating from Dec. 26 through Feb. 13. Trees must be free of decorations and stands + artificial trees are not accepted.
Show
Comedian Shane Gillis has joined the Nashville Comedy Festival lineup. He’ll be taking the stage at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, April 17, and tickets go on sale tomorrow, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.
Community
Nashville SC and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville are seeking artwork for GEODIS Park’s Soundwaves Gallery. Selected works will be displayed under the theme “Global Voices, Local Heart” and offered for sale during the 2026 season. If you know an artist, pass along the details.
Film
The Belcourt’s Weekend Classics series will run throughout January with a 10-film lineup dedicated to Robert Redford, who died in September. The schedule spans his work as both actor and director, with screenings such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “All the President’s Men,” and “The Sting.”
Arts
Experience Beatlemania through Paul McCartney’s lens in “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm,” showcasing nearly 300 newly discovered images McCartney captured as The Beatles rocketed to global fame. See it at the Frist Art Museum through Monday, Jan. 26. Grab tickets.*
Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about? We’re talking deals on everything from travel to tires.*
A 2026 planner to keep track of your events, to-dos, goals, and more. We love this best-selling weekly option that includes 12 months of monthly and weekly pages for easy planning + scheduling. Or, opt for this flower-adorned daily planner with monthly tabs, metal cover protectors, and a page for expense tracking.
For the Baja Burrito fan in your life: This limited-edition mug comes with a churro and some hot chocolate, or it can be bought on its own. It’s available at the restaurant through Tuesday, Dec. 23.
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