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Yard goals
Native to much of Tennessee, black-eyed Susans are a hardy, sun-loving staple for pollinator-friendly yards. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Curious how you can make your yard smarter?
Tennessee Smart Yards is a UT Extension initiative aimed at helping homeowners landscape their yards in ways that work with the natural environment. Since 2020, more than 750 yards have been certified statewide.
To participate, follow a four-step process: download the workbook, watch short video lessons, take action in your own space, then certify your yard.
Each action earns “inches” on a “yardstick” checklist used to track progress. With 72 inches to choose from, reaching 36 inches qualifies a yard of any size for certification.
Music City is joining a new professional women’s basketball league called the UpShot League, with four inaugural teams kicking off the first season in May + Nashville and Baltimore expected to join in 2027. (Nashville Business Journal)
Announced
The 61st annual ACM Award nominations are out. Among the nominees are Megan Moroney with nine noms and Miranda Lambert with eight, Parker McCollum with his first-ever nomination for Album of the Year, and Reba McEntire with her first nomination since 2020. Check out all the nominees. (Music Row)
Real Estate
More than $65 million. That’s how much 15 Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee properties recently sold for. The transaction marks the start of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee operating as Spire Tennessee. (Nashville Post)
Drink
New Orleans-based whiskey and beverage company Sazerac is preparing to debut its first Tennessee Whiskey. Ahead of the launch, planned for this summer, the company recently named its La Vergne operation the AJ Bond Distillery. (Nashville Business Journal)
Open
Visit Franklin unveiled its new Franklin Visitors Center this week. Located inside of The Factory, the new center features itineraries, souvenirs, and merch. We’re loving the tote bags.
Try This
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a creative writing workshop tomorrow, April 11, at Church Street Park. If you can’t make it, bookmark these upcoming workshops, like the “springtime expressive writing” event on May 9.
Pro Tip
Never hit the hiking trail without the essentials. This functional waist pack features a built-in bottle holder, large main compartment, and multiple zipper pockets to keep water, snacks, and safety gear organized and within reach. Bonus: it’s under $25.*
Learn
When money gets tight and prices keep climbing, cutting back can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with this list of money-saving strategies and pick one or two to begin. Even small changes can make a meaningful difference.*
Self-care isn’t all spa days and forest bathing — although we do love a nice hot stone massage. More often than not, it’s the simple things like prioritizing rest, practicing good hygiene, and practicing mindfulness. Elevate your self-care rituals with these five products:
🧤 Treat your skin to a little TLC with this best-selling exfoliating glove that removes dead skin + cleans pores.
🛏️ Look forward to snuggling into bed every night thanks to these luxury bamboo sheets with cooling properties.
🫖 Pair your new sheets with this herbalist-formulated chamomile tea to help wind down before bed.
🚿 Turn your shower into an aromatherapy escape with this top-rated pack of shower steamers.
🧦 When you’re craving comfort + relaxation, don this heated blanket hoodie.
My Father-in-law got me hooked on Nashville-based candle brand Ranger Station last winter, and now I can’t stop gifting them to friends. My favorite scent is the seasonal “Cowboy Christmas” (keep your eyes peeled come November), but “Leather + Pine” is also a great one.
My favorite thing about these candles are the matches, though — the matchbook is really cute, and the matchsticks light so well.
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