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For the second year, Nashville coffee and tea shops are getting in on the bracket-style fun with Matcha Madness, a monthlong crawl featuring signature matcha drinks across 20+ local spots. Pick up a scorecard at Forevermore in East Nashville, collect stamps as you go, and turn it in by Monday, April 6 for a chance to win one of three prizes.
Need a game plan? Scroll to the end of the newsletter to see my top seeds — aka the matcha drinks I plan to score first.
Present Tense reopens tomorrow, March 6. The restaurant known for Japanese-inspired small plates and natural wines relocated from Hart Street to a new Wedgewood-Houston space across from Pastis and Hermès. Take a look at the sample menu.
Coming Soon
In other restaurant news, Austin-based Hai Hospitality plans to open Uchi in Pie Town next year. A former warehouse on Ewing Avenue will be converted into the restaurant — expect sushi, small plates, and rotating chef’s tastings. (Nashville Business Journal)
Announced
English Premier League clubs Liverpool FC and Sunderland AFC will face off in a friendly at GEODIS Park on Saturday, July 25 as part of TEG Sport’s 2026 Summer Soccer Series. Register for pre-sale tickets.
Show
Reba McEntire will join Trisha Yearwood’s “Band As One Nashville” show on Sunday, March 22 at the Opry House. The benefit for Susan G. Komen will also feature The War and Treaty, Hailey Whitters, Ashley McBryde, and more.
Outdoors
Volunteers are still needed for local Weed Wrangle events on Saturday, March 7. The nationwide initiative aims to protect public parks and green spaces by removing invasive trees, vines, and plants.
Plan Ahead
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday, April 11 when the CARS Tour returns to the track for the first time since 2021.
Film
Know a high schooler who needs spring break plans? A sci-fi seminar at the Belcourt Theatre will feature “Alien,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and “Nope” on March 10, 11, and 12, respectively. The screenings are free to attend and designed for 9th-12th graders, but registration is required.
Sports
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Health
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Development
Sphere we go
The Sphere in Las Vegas opened in September 2023 with a capacity of up to 20,000 guests. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
A report from Axios Nashville says representatives from Sphere Entertainment have considered a smaller version of the immersive concert venue for Music City.
The original Sphere in Las Vegas is known for massive LED visuals and residency-style shows from artists such as U2, Kenny Chesney, and the Backstreet Boys. A second, smaller Sphere is already planned in Maryland, with a capacity of about 6,000 people.
Asked
Asked
Would you want to see a mini Sphere in Nashville?
A. Yes, that would be incredible B. Maybe, depending on where it goes C. No, Nashville doesn’t need one
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I’ll be honest: I’m usually a coffee person, so Matcha Madness feels like a good excuse to branch out and give matcha a real shot. These are a few drinks that caught my eye; if you want to share your favorite everyday matcha around town, I’m all ears.
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