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🎵 See you in the pews
Speaking of the Ryman’s oak pews, the ones on the main floor are the original from 1895 and the balcony pews date back to 1897. | Photo by NASHtoday
Drumroll, please. From rock to country and everything in between, Nashville is a key stop on this year’s tour circuit for major artists and bands. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Country, bluegrass, and folk
The Listening Room’s 30th Anniversary | Tuesday, March 3 | Ryman Auditorium | Featuring performances by HARDY, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jo Dee Messina, and surprise guests
The High Kings | Tuesday, March 3 | CMA Theater | Dublin-based quartet known for high-energy live shows
Trisha Yearwood & Friends | Sunday, March 22 | Opry House | Known for “Walkaway Joe” and “She’s In Love with the Boy”
Riley Green | Saturday, April 18 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Different ‘Round Here,” “There Was This Girl,” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”
Tribute shows
The Magic of Motown | Friday, March 6 | TPAC | Featuring the music of The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and Diana Ross & The Supremes
Tomorrow, Feb. 17, is Mardi Gras, the annual pre-Lent celebration set to take over streets across the world. If you aren’t joining the 1.4 million expected visitors at the country’s biggest celebration in New Orleans, you can get a taste of the fun with some Cajun cuisine at The Gumbo Bros.
Mansion Monday
Britney Spears recently sold the rights to her entire music catalog for an estimated $200 million. For considerably less money, you could buy this recently listed Franklin mansion with 8,500 sqft of living space and a screened-in dining area with breathtaking views. (NBC News)
Trending
There’s a problem at the Winter Olympics — medals keep breaking. Well, nobody’s perfect. Nashville’s roads could do with repairing, too, especially now pothole season is here. Find out how to report them in Music City. (AP News)
Drink
The most expensive US whiskey sale ever — a bottle of 1982 Kentucky bourbon — recently sold for ~$162,000 in New York City. You won’t need pockets anywhere near as deep at one of Nashville’s buzzy happy hours. (Southern Living)
Travel
Planning an escape to Greece? You’re in good company — it’s the top-searched international destination for spring breakers in Tennessee. If you’re flying out of Nashville International Airport, a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what to know before you head to the terminal.
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I recently made my way to Old Hickory to scope out some new business + restaurant openings, which means you’ll see them highlighted in the newsletter soon. I won’t spill everything yet, but for now just know Duckbill Bookshop is delightfully cozy and worth the drive if you don’t live nearby.
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