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🌟 The stars are coming to town
The first MICHELIN Guide American South Ceremony was held in Greenville, SC. | Photo by GVLtoday
Yes, chef. The MICHELIN Guide is heading to Nashville for the 2026 American South Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at The Pinnacle.
How we got here
The American South guide debuted last year and covers Tennessee, the Carolinas, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi (alongside the existing Atlanta guide). In its first year, 21 Nashville restaurants were recognized, including one-star awards for Bastion, Locust, and The Catbird Seat. This fall, Music City will take center stage as chefs from around the region find out who earns stars and other distinctions for 2026.
What they’re saying
“Nashville stood out as a fitting backdrop for the ceremony thanks to its vibrant entertainment culture, local food influences, and shining culinary talent,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.
Heads up: The ceremony will be limited to invited guests.
Asked
Asked
Which local restaurants deserve a visit from MICHELIN inspectors in 2026?
Cyanide Cider is set to close in Woodbine after business on Sunday, April 19, though owner Grayson Miller will continue serving the cider at his Crazy Gnome Brewery in East Nashville. Marble Fox Brewing is expected to relocate to the Woodbine space. (Nashville Post)
Opening
In other cidery news, Diskin Cider will return to its former Wedgewood-Houston building starting tomorrow, April 1 for a spring pop-up with WeHo Provisions. The to-go window will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. through June, offering breakfast and lunch sandwiches alongside packaged cider.
Job
Starbucks is brewing up six-figure jobs for its forthcoming local corporate office. New listings include manager + director roles in sourcing and supply chain, plus a director of store development (Mid South Region) position paying up to $279,000. A specific office location hasn’t been announced. (Nashville Business Journal)
Edu
Tennessee’s free real estate licensing program for qualifying high school seniors begins accepting applications tomorrow. Through the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, up to 100 students can complete the required coursework at no cost and work toward earning a real estate license.
Shop
Fashion brands Zimmermann, Staud, Malbon, and Eberjey are set to open at AJ Capital’s Wedgewood Village development later this year, offering a mix of swimwear, women’s fashion, golf lifestyle apparel, and sleepwear. (Fashion Network)
Weather
Nashville has a 40-50% chance of above-average temperatures from April through June, according to NOAA’s spring outlook. While a “heat dome” has fueled record warmth out West, forecasters said it’s more likely to stay there, with Middle Tennessee still seeing potential cool downs. (The Tennessean)
History
The Metro Historical Commission’s Curb Lecture Series heads to RCA Studio B on Wednesday, April 8, where music historian Don Cusic will dive into the life and legacy of Minnie Pearl. The 6:30 p.m. event is $10 — registration required.
Trending
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The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t miss out on these savings for your best spring season yet:
🛍️ Save $150 on the Dyson Airwrap — that’s the lowest price of the year so far — for flawless blowouts with no heat damage.
🛍️ Instead of $50, pay $29.95 today for top-rated bluetooth earbuds, perfect for listening to audiobooks during walks on sunny days.
🛍️ Speaking of walks… thanks to a 50% off deal, you can get women’s lightweight sneakers for under $20 today, featuring mesh knit fabric and a memory foam insole.
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I don’t want to spoil any fun, but keep in mind tomorrow is April Fools’ Day. We don’t have any tricks up our sleeves this year, but we’ll round up any local pranks we spot and share them Thursday.
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