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Live Nation estimates the new venue will generate $74 million in annual economic impact and add 430 permanent jobs. | Rendering via Live Nation
The calendar is beginning to take shape at The Truth, the new Wedgewood-Houston concert venue set to open this fall. So far, 23 shows have been announced for the 4,400-person capacity indoor music hall, which is being developed by Live Nation.
Some of the artists and bands include:
Bleachers
Limp Bizkit
Sting
Hardy
Beck
GloRilla
Jimmy Eat World
Two Friends
Check out the full calendar to see the other 10+ concerts announced. A special grand opening performance is also in the works.
As a refresher, The Truth will feature three levels for seated and standing-room shows, plus spaces like a vinyl listening room + a whiskey bar named Harlan’s.
Bartender Bash | 6-8 p.m. | COA at Canopy by Hilton Nashville | $42+
Jazz Jam | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Marquee | Free+ | A musician-led jazz jam bringing Nashville’s music community together — enjoy drink specials and a laid-back night of collaboration.*
Broadway between Rep. John Lewis Way and 2nd Avenue will be closed to vehicles on Friday and Saturday evenings as part of a new pedestrian safety measure. The closures will be in place from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. until further notice.
Announced
The schedule is set for Olympic soccer in Nashville. GEODIS Park will host nine men’s and women’s matches during the 2028 Summer Olympics, including seven group stage games in mid-July and quarterfinal matches on July 20 and 21. Register for the LA28 ticket draw by tomorrow, March 18. (USA Today)
Coming Soon
Add another country star bar to the list. Chris Young confirmed to Billboard that he’s opening Famous Friends in Midtown later this year, named after his chart-topping song with Kane Brown. Keep up with the progress on Instagram.
Eat
Young isn’t the only country star planning a Nashville spot. Cole Swindell is teaming up with Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to open a location at 215 Broadway sometime in 2027. (Music Row)
Sports
In case you missed it, Hany Mukhtar delivered a milestone moment for Major League Soccer on Saturday night. The Nashville SC star scored the 25,000th regular-season goal in MLS history, sealing a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew. Watch the history-making play.
Eat
Cheers to 25 years. Park Cafe has a special anniversary menu available through Sunday, March 22, featuring an entree with an appetizer or dessert for $30. We’re eyeing the fried green tomatoes and signature salmon dish. (WZTV)
Outdoors
Tennessee State Parks will host ranger-led Spring Hikes this Saturday, March 21 at parks across the state, including Harpeth River State Park, Cedars of Lebanon, and Bledsoe Creek State Park near Nashville. The hikes are free, just be sure to register in advance and bring water.
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Read like a local
Pick a genre, any genre — Duckbill Bookshop has plenty of reads to choose from. | Photo by NASHtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by a fellow Nashvillian. Brew up your favorite tea or coffee and get ready to meet your next read.
📚 “Tidying Up” by Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong | The Tidy Home co-founders share 100 practical strategies for decluttering and organizing every space in your home.
Hear from the authors at Duckbill Bookshop on Tuesday, March 24.
📚 “Crossfade” by Jenni Mojaverian | After being kicked off tour, guitarist Lottie Baker retreats to a coastal resort, where she meets Cam — only to later learn he also lives in Nashville.
Meet Mojaverian at Novelette Booksellers on Monday, March 30.
📚 “The Story of Us” by Olivia Levin | Written by a longtime Swiftie, this book explores how Taylor Swift’s fandom grew into a global community shaped by shared experiences.
Attend the book launch party at Noelle on Thursday, April 16.
A pair of arch support socks that are engineered with biofeedback technology to improve foot alignment and stability. The Buy Editor Emily loves wearing them for runs and on days she’s on her feet a lot — thanks, hyperactive puppies.
Congrats again to all the local basketball teams competing in the NCAA Tournaments this year.
Speaking of March Madness, don’t forget to try Five Points Pizza’s “The Boss.” The pepperoni, Italian sausage, and hot honey pie was created in collaboration with Vanderbilt women’s basketball players and will be available as long as the team is playing in the tournament.
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