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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Nashville with a bookshop crawl
Explore Middle Tennessee’s bookstores on Saturday, April 25.
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Nashville
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Business
Shoutout your favorite Nashville business for Small Business Week
From food and drink to clothing, services, and beyond — here’s what you had to say about the businesses that keep Nashville unique (and local).
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Culture
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Nashville
We rounded up local book events to attend on Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27.
April 22, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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See how easy composting can be
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Business
Shop local: Nashville’s 2nd Avenue is open for business
Here’s where to shop, eat, and experience downtown Nashville as 2nd Avenue rebuilds through 2025.
April 16, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Nashville metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Nashville metro area with this guide to local business.
March 19, 2024
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STAFF
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Food
Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of these Nashville pies
We’re putting the spotlight on Music City’s sweet and savory pies this Pi Day, March 14.
March 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Answered: Reminisce on businesses of Nashville’s past
These local hangouts might be gone, but they are far from forgotten. We asked you which defunct Nashville businesses you miss most, and here’s what you had to say.
March 8, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Local Love event offers special discounts for Williamson County shoppers
Head to downtown Franklin this Valentine’s Day for the inaugural event, which features discounts from as many as 30 local retailers.
February 12, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 23, 2024
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