Curious what’s open on 2nd Avenue these days? Revisit our guide to the historic street. | Photo via Metro Nashville
Traveling, hosting, unplugging — whatever the holidays looked like for you, consider this your quick refresher on Nashville’s top headlines from the past week.
2nd Avenue fully reopened to cars and pedestrians five years after the Christmas Day bombing.
Dalts American Grill abruptly closed after 45 years, but reopening plans are already in motion under Strategic Hospitality (the group behind Locust and The Catbird Seat).
If you came across news about RiverGate Mall closing on Dec. 31, here’s an update: While most tenants plan to vacate by the end of the year, Guitar Center, Dillard’s, JCPenney, City Gear, and Finish Line will remain open as redevelopment plans take shape.
Want to ring in 2026 somewhere new? The Hitchcock, a tavern-style bar on Church Street, officially opens its doors at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, according to an Instagram Story. It’s located on the ground floor of boutique hotel The Maddox.
Biz
The Groove is set to close after business on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The East Nashville record store’s owners said they plan to reopen the business in a new location, with more details expected in the new year.
Number
Three. That’s the number of mini golf courses (two indoor and one outdoor) at PopStroke Nashville, which debuted on Dec. 28 in Century Farms. The entertainment venue is backed by Tiger Woods, and you can use an app to keep score and order food as you play.
Drink
A new bar from the team behind Peninsula is now open in Germantown’s Neuhoff District. Charmers offers a cocktail menu and food ranging from burgers to salt and vinegar fries, plus an outdoor patio with Cumberland River views. (Nashville Guru)
Sports
Vanderbilt fans, don’t hang up your black and gold just yet. The Commodores will cap off their first-ever 10-win season with a New Year’s Eve matchup in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Head to these Nashville spots to watch the game with other fans. (The Tennessean)
Try This
For the second year, Nashville’s official New Year’s Eve celebration at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will have an alcohol-free space. The area, located near the food trucks, will have coffee and energy drinks — just look out for the yellow balloons and staff wearing yellow buttons. (WTVF)
Job
Our Job Board has 240,000+ active job listings. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
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Number
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The Buy
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How’s everyone doing? It feels good to be back after a week of holiday meals, movies, and trying to keep track of the days. To help me get back in the swing of things, today’s newsletter was fueled by a pecan pie latte from Crieve Hall Bagel Co. It’s on the sweeter side and so, so good.
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