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Review the other 2026 election dates via the Davidson County Election Commission. | Photo by NASHtoday
Early voting begins today for the Davidson County primary election, with school board seats, judges, county clerk, and more on the ballot.
Important dates
Early voting | Wednesday, April 15-Thursday, April 30
Nashville Ballet: “Sherlock” | Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3 | Times vary | Tennessee Performing Arts Center | $47.25 | Close out the 2025–26 season with “Sherlock,” the electrifying centerpiece of Nashville Ballet’s annual Attitude series, as acclaimed choreographer Penny Saunders reimagines the legendary detective.*
Tax Day. While the federal deadline is today, the IRS extended filing to Friday, May 22 for residents and businesses in 23 Tennessee counties, including Davidson, due to the winter storm in January. Whether you got your taxes done early or not, treat yourself to a cheap lunch. (The Tennessean)
Opening
Bagel chain Jeff’s Bagel Run opens tomorrow in Nolensville. The menu features boiled bagels (including a rotating flavor of the day), house-made whipped cream cheese, and coffee.
Eat
Toronto-based Chen Chen’s Nashville Hot Chicken has plans for a Midtown location, according to Metro permits. The restaurant’s founder grew up in Music City before launching the concept in Toronto, where it landed the No. 1 spot on Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024 list. (Nashville Business Journal)
Sports
The Predators were eliminated from playoff contention Monday night after a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. They’ll close out the season tomorrow night at home against the Anaheim Ducks — grab tickets and plan to score 50% off souvenir soda, Gnash head popcorn, and frozen cocktails.
Traffic
The Double Arch Bridge on the Natchez Trace Parkway is closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists until May 2027 as crews install a permanent pedestrian safety barrier. Check out the detour map.
Try This
Music City Brew Hop is turning New Heights Brewing, Tennessee Brew Works, and Jackalope Brewing into a nine-hole mini golf crawl on Sunday, May 3. Teams of four will putt their way through custom holes at each stop, with trolley transportation included.
Finance
“Worth its weight in gold.” That’s how experts are describing this versatile card that offers cash back on every single purchase and up to 6% cash back in categories you’ll actually use, all for no annual fee. See the details.*
Shop
It’s the very last day of Nordstrom’s end of season sale — shop up to 50% off best-selling spring items, like this stunning (and comfortable) jersey maxi dress perfect for date night, vacation, and warm weather outings.*
Did you know the first hot air balloon ride in Tennessee launched from what’s now Public Square Park in 1877? The balloon and its passengers landed safely an hour-and-a-half away in Sparta.
That’s just one of many facts you’ll pick up on Nashville Sites’ new City Hall and Public Square audio tour. Gather with other history-loving Nashvillians at the launch event this Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Can’t make it? Take the self-guided tour anytime.
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I’m dogsitting for my family this week, so the next few newsletters will be brought to you by yours truly and an adorable seven-pound pup named Taco posted up right beside me. He arrives today, so I’ll share a photo later this week.
And speaking of dogs: If I wasn’t already booked with this little guy, I’d be heading to a yoga class at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary on Saturday. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the next one.
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