Consider this a Nashvillian’s guide to New Year’s resolutions. | Photo by NASHtoday
According to WalletHub, Nashville ranks No. 72 on its list of best cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions. Challenge accepted.
Still thinking about goals for the year, even if formal resolutions aren’t your thing? We’re highlighting a few you may have in mind, along with tips to help stay on track.
Strengthen friendships
Spending more time with friends usually starts with putting something on the calendar. That could mean meeting up for brunch, shopping at local vintage stores, or booking a tee time.
Use more city services
Did you know your Nashville library card grants perks such as free artwork, seeds for your garden, and BCycle passes? Public transit is another city service to tap into, with WeGo offering bus and rail options across town.
Experience affordable family fun with Belmont Basketball. | Photo by Megan Veldman (Belmont Athletics)
Game day at Belmont hits differently.
Catch the Bruins in action at Nashville’s Curb Event Center, where fans will enjoy great men’s and women’s basketball, exciting giveaways, and tickets starting at just $15. Kids will love the interactive Delta Dental Kids Zone, and fans of all ages will feel the energy of game day.
Belmont games pack fun, energy, and value into every play — don’t miss your chance to cheer on Belmont in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
This 7,243-sqft Franklin home is full of spaces and features you don’t see every day, including a sewing room, a temperature-controlled wine room, and an elevator. It sits on just over two acres in The Preserve at Echo Estates with a four-car garage and room out back for a future pool.
Try This
Have you heard of Veganuary? Since 2014, millions of people across the globe have used January to reduce how many animal products they eat. If you want to take part, Nashville’s meat-free eats await.
Mailbag
Inspired by our fish and chips roundup, reader Steve G. is on the hunt for the best fried oysters in town. If you know a local spot serving a solid option, send it my way and I’ll pass along the recommendation.
Drink
If you had a winter Aperol spritz over the holidays, you sipped through the season the Tennessee way. The cocktail was dubbed the Volunteer State’s most popular festive drink by Mental Floss, but we’d argue the traditional version is also a solid choice at these local happy hours.
Answered
Don’t worry, we’re not spoiling anything related to the “Stranger Things” finale, but we will share that 45% of readers nailed the answer to our quiz about which cast member is from Nashville. There’s still time to make your guess — no traveling to the Upside Down required.
Travel
We share our planet with remarkable creatures. National Geographic captured many of their extraordinary stories and journeys in its Pictures of the Year 2025. Don’t rely on the lens — make this the year you see the world for yourself, starting at Nashville International Airport.
Job
Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000 active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.
The Buy
A long puffer vest with sophisticated quilted detailing. It’s under $20 and available in eight different colors.
A new year means new movies, and there are lots of flicks to get excited for in 2026. There’s a Michael Jackson biopic, the third installment of the “Dune” franchise (catch me there opening night), and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming spin on the epic tale, “The Odyssey.”
Keep your eye on local theaters for releases, including new and repertory screenings at the Belcourt Theatre.
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