Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
As of 5 a.m. this morning, Metro Nashville's indoor mask mandate is no longer in effect + all COVID-19-related capacity restrictions have been lifted.
Local health officials decided late Thursday to let the mandate expire after evaluating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance that those fully-vaccinated can stop wearing masks + physically distancing.
So far, 36% of Nashvillians are fully vaccinated. Earlier this week, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the state will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15.
Although the mandate has been lifted, health officials recommend those who are unvaccinated wear masks when in crowds, indoors, and when unable to distance from others. Businesses will still be able to establish their own rules about wearing masks.
By the numbers
✅43% of Nashville residents have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine + 36% are fully vaccinated.
✅37% of Tennesseans have received at least 1 dose + 30% are fully vaccinated.
✅Statewide, nearly 4.5 million total vaccinations have been reported.
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Show
- The Steel Woods | Fri., May 14 | 7 p.m. | The Nashville Palace | $35+ | Enjoy an evening of live music.
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Film
- Film: Meek’s Cutoff | Fri., May 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the Frist Art Museum for a screening of "Meek's Cutoff."
Art
- Nashville Ballet | Fri., May 14-Sat., May 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $39+ | Watch the Nashville Ballet perform classical and contemporary works with live music performed by Louis York and the Shindellas. 🩰
Saturday
- Saturday Night Opry | Sat., May 15 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $60+ | Listen to Lady A, Lorrie Morgan, and others.
- Tour de Nash | Sat., May 15 | 6-10 a.m. | Routes vary | Free+ | The 17th annual event features rides ranging from 8 to 45 miles. 🚲
- Get MOVE'N 5K Fun Run + Walk | Sat., May 15 | 8-11 a.m. | Edwin Warner Park, Shelter 11 | $5+ | Spend the morning at a 5K run and walk fundraiser in support of MOVE Inclusive Dance.
Sunday
- America Salutes You 2021 | Sun., May 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $47+ | This benefit concert honoring ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons will feature performances by Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Travis Tritt, and more. 🎤
- N2020 in a Day | Sun., May 16 | 5-6 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | The performance will showcase local artists' perspectives on the year 2020 through dancing, music, and spoken word poetry.
- Forest Bathing Immersion | Sun., May 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Cheekwood Estate and Gardens | $15+ | Forest Therapy Nashville will guide participants through a lesson on Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing.
The Nashville Jewish Food Festival, hosted annually by the Gordon Jewish Community Center, returns Sun, May 16. The festival coincides with Shavuot, a holiday that remembers + celebrates the day Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
Participating vendors include Shep’s Deli, Jewish Cowboy, Crieve Hall Bagel Co., and others. Food tickets will be available for purchase at the event from 1-4 p.m.
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Weather
- 72º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
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- The Colonial Pipeline has begun flowing with gas once more as of ~5 p.m. on May 12. While the pipeline company has promised to move as much fuel as safely possible, it predicts that it will take several days for the supply chain to stabilize + intermittent gas shortages may linger. (Tennessean)
Shop
- Our friends at Hammitt are hosting their Retiring Styles Event, and we’ve got the scoop on the can’t-miss styles. (Did we mention the complimentary gifts?) Spend $400 and receive a leather care kit, or spend $700 and score a limited edition canvas tote. Shop the event. Ⓟ
Biz
- Becoming a coveted neighborhood spot is every small business owner’s dream, and one that’s made easier with Yelp for Business. Having a presence where your customers spend time is key, so put your best foot forward and create a business page you feel proud of. Ⓟ
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