Not a cold weather stargazer? Plan ahead for the Perseids in mid-August — NASA considers it “the best meteor shower of the year.” | Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA
The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak this weekend. If you’re trying to spot these elusive meteors streaking through the sky, bundle up and head somewhere dark.
Consult this chart for the best viewing hours for your location + check out the Dark Skies International map for spots with lower light pollution. If you want to take a spontaneous stargazing trip, consider booking a lodge at one of these state parks an hour or more outside of Nashville.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 2
Opry at the Ryman | Friday, Jan. 2-Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $40+
We asked our readers to settle several holiday debates, and when it comes to New Year’s Eve, the verdict was clear: stay home. A whopping 90% of our readers said they welcomed the new year from the couch.
Since I didn’t get a chance to wish everyone a Happy New Year yesterday, I hope your 2026 is off to a wonderful start. On a related note, I haven’t used a physical calendar in years, but that changes now thanks to this ultra sweet one from Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary based in Mt. Juliet.
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