Hello Friday.
April 19 2024
Music City is known for its nightlife — and also just so happens to be home to numerous family-friendly activities. Grab your S/O, round up your kids, and enjoy a night out on the town, together.
🍷 For the wine-lovers
- Pick up a charcuterie board from Anzie Blue and pack some juice boxes for the kiddos before heading to Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Rd., ~25 minutes south of downtown Nashville). Kix Brooks’ winery offers glasses or bottles of wine and frozen rosé for purchase. Bring your favorite board games and an old quilt + enjoy a perfect outdoor space while the little ones kids run their energy out. ProTip: You can listen to live bluegrass or jazz on the weekends.
🧗For the thrill-seekers
- See which family member can make it to the top first — Climb has locations in East and West Nashville and Murfreesboro. The instructors provide detailed instructions to make the process easy for newbies and there are multiple levels of climbing walls to challenge even the most seasoned go-getters. ProTip: You can check the gyms’ current occupancy via the Climb website.
🎨 For the crafty types
- Painted Paw Studio classes teach you — step by step — how to capture your beloved pets in paint. Not only is this a fun way to spend an evening but you’ll also be able to display your artwork and remember the time your family spent together. Browse pop-up locations on the website.
Climb also offers a youth climbing program. | Photo by Climb
✈️ For the ones who love cultural experiences
- Plaza Mariachi offers international dining options and live entertainment — plus, Tito’s Playroom hosts kid-friendly and community events throughout the year.
🎳 For anyone who enjoys a throwback
- Challenge your family to a friendly bowling competition + see who can get the highest score. Reserve a lane at King’s Dining and Entertainment at the Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin (~25 minutes from downtown Nashville), where you’ll also find a family-friendly food menu. TryThis: Buffalo chicken wontons + crispy apple spring rolls.
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Network
- Marketing Professionals Networking Mixer | Tues., July 20 | 5-7 p.m. | Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge, 1322 6th Ave. N. | $10 for non-members | Join the American Marketing Association's Nashville chapter to network over food and drinks.
Show
- The Black Crowes | Tues., July 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $19.90+ | The band's "Shake Your Money Maker" 30th anniversary reunion tour
- Live at the Hall | Tues., July 20 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Singer-songwriter Shannon McNally and touring and studio musician Fred Newell will perform + discuss the impact of Waylon Jennings on their careers.
- DJ Lord Chuck | Tues., July 20 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Bar Sovereign, 514 5th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Late-night DJ set featuring hip-hop + R&B 🎛️
Learn
- Brad Thor | Tues., July 20 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Hear from author Brad Thor on his new book "Black Ice" with signed copies available for purchase. 📖
Outdoors
- 12 South Farmers Market | Tues., July 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln. | Cost of purchase | Browse a variety of local vendors at the market’s 10th anniversary season. 🍅
- Old Hickory Village Farmers Market | Tues., July 20 | 4-7 p.m. | 1106 Hadley Ave, Old Hickory | Cost of purchase | Weekly farmers market ~20 minutes northeast of downtown Nashville
TryThis
- Vinyl Night | Tues., July 20 | 5-9 p.m. | TailGate Brewery, 7300 Charlotte Pk. | Cost of purchase | Bring your own records from home to share with other music lovers for the night.
- Loteria Night and Retro Tuesday | Tues., July 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | Play retro games + enjoy live music, food, and $2 beers.
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Weather
- 85º | Isolated thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain
Announced
- Music City Grand Prix organizers released the full race schedule + concert lineup for the inaugural IndyCar race on Aug. 6-8. In addition to street races in the middle of downtown, the event will feature performances by Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Jon Pardi + more. 🏎️
- Humanities Tennessee announced the first round of authors slated to appear at the 33rd annual Southern Festival of Books set for Oct. 9-10. The in-person and virtual festival will feature appearances by over 100 authors, including Ann Patchett, Margaret Renkl, and others. 📚
NowOpen
- Wilco Fusion Grill (formerly Dushi Wrap Cafe) is now open in Franklin at 9040 Carothers Pkwy. The restaurant offers a Latin American- and Caribbean-inspired menu featuring arepas, empanadas, plantain sliders, and more.
- Tiny house hotel Ironwood Grove is open for business in East Nashville at the corner of Riverside Drive and Rosebank Avenue. The 250+ sqft tiny homes sleep 2-4 guests + feature a full bathroom and kitchen area. (WTVF)
- Nashville’s own Swett's BBQ is now open at BNA in Concourse C (near Gate 13). The longstanding meat-and-3 has been operated by 3 generations of the Swett family since 1954. 🍽️
Show
- Guitarist and singer-songwriter John Mayer and rock group The Killers announced tour stops at Bridgestone Arena on Apr. 13, 2022 and Sept. 17, 2022, respectively. Tickets for both shows go on sale Fri., July 23. 🎸
- Country duo Dan + Shay will perform an outdoor concert next month at Centennial Park in support of their new album, "Good Things." Tickets for the Aug. 13 show go on sale Fri., July 23.
- Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville has announced its 2021-2022 season lineup. OZ's 9th season features dance, theater, and multimedia performances by companies based in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, Havana, and Berlin as well as local projects.
Biz
- The original Puckett's Grocery in Leiper's Fork (4142 Old Hillsboro Rd.) was recently acquired by local preservationist Aubrey Preston. The nearly 70-year-old restaurant and music venue is set to maintain its legendary Thursday open mic nights. (The Tennessean)
Civic
- The Nashville Fire Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Wed., July 21) for its new fire station in Hermitage at 4248 Andrew Jackson Pkwy. The station replaced the former Fire Station No. 32 at 4031 Plantation Dr. 🚒 (Main Street Davidson)
WaterCooler
- On Monday, Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop became the first active player under contract with an NHL team to publicly come out as gay. Luke signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Preds last December. (NHL)
Ranked
- Vanderbilt University now ranks 35th on the list of top 100 worldwide universities granted US utility patents in 2020. The university issued 76 patents and evaluated 168 invention disclosures across 63 departments, divisions, institutes, and centers last year. 🎓
We’re giving away 8 Club Level Suite tickets to the Tues., Aug. 3 Nashville Sounds game, complete with Sounds swag ($1,000 value). 🎉
Winners will have access to a climate-controlled indoor lounge with a flat-screen TV, a dedicated hospitality host, use of The Brauer Lounge (club level bar and social area), and outdoor balcony seating overlooking First Horizon Park for a pitch-perfect view of the game, which starts at 7:05 p.m.
Enter on Instagram — the winner will be drawn on Fri., July 30. ⚾ Ⓟ
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