Check out MLK Day Nashville’s full schedule of events. | Photo by NASHtoday
Monday, Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are several ways to honor his life and legacy around Nashville.
MLK Commemorative Speaker Event | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 5-6 p.m. | Sarratt Student Center at Vanderbilt | Free | The community is invited to hear from author, civil engineer, and Nashville native Cheryl McKissack Daniel.
Nashville MLK Day Convocation | Monday, Jan. 19 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | TSU’s Gentry Center | Free | The annual convocation will feature music, poetry, and a keynote program.
MLK Day Community Day | Monday, Jan. 19 | 12-5 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music | Free | Spend the day immersed in live music, conversations, and hands-on workshops + browse never-before-seen museum artifacts as part of an anniversary exhibit.
Drumroll, please. 615 Indie Live’s complete lineup is out — and it features 60+ local musical acts. A $20 pass will grant you admission to all 15 independent music venues on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Coming Soon
Nolensville’s Pixel Planet Arcade plans to open a second location soon at Tanger Outlets Nashville. The arcade will use tokens and feature new games, classic arcade play, and pinball machines with a full prize redemption counter. Game on.
Biz
A Miami-based brand specializing in pajamas and loungewear is on the way to Nashville. According to a permit, Eberjey will operate next to Aba at AJ Capital’s Wedgewood Village development. (Nashville Business Journal)
List
Two Nashville restaurants landed in Southern Living’s “20 Best Spots For Chicken Wings” list. If the craving strikes, the publication recommends heading to Noble’s + Brother Z’s Wang Shack.
Festival
The 2026 Nashville Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 27 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Nashvillians interested in participating in the parade on Broadway are encouraged to apply by April 12. (WSMV)
Civic
Trash and recycling collection will shift next week for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, with routes running one day late all week through Saturday, Jan. 24. This is the final holiday under the current schedule before changes take effect Feb. 2.
Wellness
Interested in a THC or CBD journey in 2026? Women-owned and operated brand TribeTokes is offering 15% off with code DRYJAN15, plus a free CBD/CBG tincture when you spend $40. Try pineapple THC gummies or mini THCA prerolls for some California sober fun during dry January.†*
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Culture
15 ways to get hygge with it
Pro tip: It’s pronounced “hoo-gah.” | Photo via Gardens of Babylon Landscapes
Are you familiar with hygge? The Danish word roughly translates to “warm coziness.” With an emphasis on “enjoying the little things,” such as comfy clothes, warm socks, and blankets, it’s easy to see its appeal.
Keeping that in mind, here are 15 ways to practice hygge locally:
1. Revel in the lush wonders of Nashville’s plant shops + garden centers. And bring something home while you’re at it.
2. Light a warm and cozy candle. Ranger Station’s “Stick Season” (yes, like Noah Kahan’s album) is said to smell like “vermont pine, campfire whiskey, and your favorite flannel.”
3. Pamper, recharge, and let off some steam with a sauna day.
4. Fuel up with savory soups at Woodlands, King Market, and Ty’s Soups and Sandwiches.
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Happy National Bagel Day. By now, y’all know my go-tos are Proper Bagel and Crieve Hall Bagel Co. Where should I go next? Anywhere that’s not already included in our bagel guide? Feel free to send an email and let me know.
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