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Local founders to know
This is Happenstance’s Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited release aged nine years with notes of caramel, maple, and cinnamon. | Photo via Happenstance Whiskey
A group of Nashville entrepreneurs just landed on Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Female Founders 500 list. The roundup highlights women leading standout companies and nonprofits across the US — and this year, seven of those businesses call Music City home.
Paige Parker, Happenstance Whiskey
Parker launched Happenstance after she noticed about 40% of whiskey drinkers are women, yet very few whiskey brands are owned by women. The Founder’s Edition bourbon is aged in new American white oak barrels and blended and bottled in Nashville.
Try This: Stateside Kitchen’s Breaking the Barrel cocktail, made with Happenstance Whiskey, available during Women’s History Month.
Diane Orley and Laurel Orley, Daily Crunch
Daily Crunch is a snack brand known for its sprouted almonds and nut blends, inspired by co-founder Diane Orley’s early experiments sprouting almonds at home. Flavors now range from Cherry Berry to Dill Pickle — and you may remember the company from our startups to watch in 2025 list.
Experience beauty, history, and community at Cheekwood in Bloom. | Photo courtesy of Cheekwood & Gardens
Cheekwood in Bloom: Red, White & Blooms offers a striking tribute to America 250 with a spectacular sea of 250,000 red and white tulips, purple-blue violas, and hyacinths beautifying the gardens now through Sunday, April 12.
Stroll through beautiful scenery and enjoy American art on display in the Historic Mansion. On weekends, visit food trucks and enjoy live jazz performances from Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, enhancing the scenic strolls.
It’s the perfect setting for families, friends, and nature enthusiasts to gather and welcome a new season as winter fades.
Interested in traffic calming measures for your neighborhood? Residents can apply to NDOT’s year-round program by Friday, March 20 to be considered for fall 2026 improvements. Applications received after that date will be evaluated for the spring 2027 selections.
Development
Fisk University unveiled a long-term plan to overhaul its campus. The project, which is expected to unfold over about 15 years, would include new facilities such as a sports arena, wellness center, and residence hall, along with renovations to several historic buildings. (Nashville Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Not only is the Main Library branch reopening on Monday, March 30, the building will also soon be home to Jersey Mike’s Subs. The sandwich chain is moving into the space last home to Copper Branch. (Nashville Post)
Eat
Every year on March 14, mathematicians and pie lovers alike celebrate Pi Day. The faux holiday honors the mathematical constant pi — the first digits of which are 3.14 — but we prefer to commemorate the day at these local spots serving sweet and savory varieties.
State
More people moved to Tennessee last year than to 46 other states, ranking it No. 4 nationwide for new residents. If you’re one of those newcomers, check out our guide to becoming a Nashvillian. (Visual Capitalist)
Holiday
Time to break out the green. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Nashville’s annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Five Points, followed by a festival with live music and plenty of food available for purchase.
Everyone, meet Brie. The Nashville Zoo introduced its first-ever capybara this week, and the adorable newcomer can currently be seen from the viewing windows at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center.
A male capybara named Andouille will eventually join her there before they both move into a new South American habitat shared with giant anteaters.
Our secret to dinner party compliments galore + unforgettable family feasts: artisan sourdough, pastries, and pasta from Wildgrain. Standout offerings include slow-fermented olive oil ciabatta, fresh rigatoni, lemon ginger biscuits, sourdough dinner rolls, and pepperoni pizza buns. Is your mouth watering yet? Our readers get $30 off their first order and free croissants for life.
Next time you visit the Nashville Farmers Market — perhaps this weekend — take a look around. More than 60 native trees were planted across the grounds as part of its new Certified Level 1 Arboretum designation.
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