Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, Nashville. We are thankful for you and our amazing community each and every day. We couldn’t do what we do without you. ❤️
We hope many of you get to spend time with friends and family — and whether you’re the host or the guest, we’ve chosen some dinner table topics so you don’t have to. Skip the politics, folks, because there’s plenty of interesting things going on in Music City to spark conversation. ⬇️
- Who doesn’t love some friendly competition? Take your best guesses at if/when it will snow this year in Nashville, then compare your answers to the Old Farmer’s Almanac predictions. Pro tip: Winner gets the first piece of pie.
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Let’s talk sports. Nashville SC recently won the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs 3-1 against Orlando City SC + will face off against Philadelphia Union on Sun., Nov. 28. Plan a watch party with friends, or sweet-talk that family member from Philly into letting you crash locally.
- Is it a tradition to get a Christmas tree this week? Chat about which local holiday-themed pop-up you should all go to afterwards to keep the festivities going.
- Impress out-of-towners with local trivia. Did you know that a Vanderbilt student played a part in introducing seeing-eye dogs to the US in the 1920s or that the Maxwell House coffee you may have sipped on this morning originated in Nashville?
- Entertaining guests through the weekend? Plan the itinerary with this list of 40+ local activities.
- And of course, you can’t go wrong with music. Talk about what local releases you’re looking forward to, or turn your guests on to new Nashville artists.
Cheers to a day filled with rest and time spent with loved ones.
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Today
- Thanksgiving | Thurs., Nov. 25 | Times vary | Your Kitchen | Prices vary | Eat, digest, watch football + be thankful. 🦃
- Tennessee Christmas | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 12-2:30 p.m. | General Jackson Showboat, 2812 Oprland Dr. | $61.33+ | Enjoy a midday cruise that includes covers of classic Christmas country hits from the house band. ⛴️
Friday
- Friday Night Opry | Fri., Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $50+ | The Opry stage will welcome Sierra Ferrell, Darryl Worley, Gary Mule Deer, Dailey & Vincent, and others.
- String City: Nashville’s Tradition Of Music And Puppetry | Fri., Nov. 26 | 10 + 11:30 a.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Free | Learn some Music City history through a show featuring nearly 100 puppets resembling Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, and others.
Saturday
- Brett Eldredge | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $35+ | The artist will perform songs from his new album “Mr. Christmas.”
- Saturday Night Opry | Sat., Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $50+ | Featuring Sam Grow, Gary Mule Deer, The SteelDrivers + Caroline Jones, and others
Sunday
- Plaza Mariachi Farmers Market | Sun., Nov. 28 | 9 am.-5 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | Find fruits + vegetables, clothing, furniture, and more at this weekly market.
- Holiday LIGHTS | Sun., Nov. 28 | 5-10 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | $16+ | Marvel at more than 1 million lights covering the gardens and estate. 🎄
Monday
- Woofstock at the Winery | Mon., Nov. 29 | 8 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $85+ | Emmylou Harris and friends will perform at this event benefiting Bonaparte's Retreat and Crossroads Campus. 🐶
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
- 52º | Rain | 100% chance of rain
Closed
- Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery has closed after 25 years of operation. No plans have been announced for the space at 111 Broadway that was purchased for $36 million in May. (Nashville Post)
Development
- Plans were recently filed for an 8-acre Midtown property owned by Lee Beaman. The plans include 1.32 million sqft of office space, a 350-room hotel, and a 1,000-unit residential building anchored at 1525 Broadway. (Nashville Business Journal)
Now Open
- Catching an early flight? The new Bongo Java location inside Nashville International Airport is here to help. The coffee chain is now open in Concourse C near Gate 5. ☕
Holiday
- Happy Turkey Day — today is Thanksgiving, a day of thanks celebrated since 1621 and made a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. Thanks, Abe. Burnt the turkey or need some last-minute dinner plans? Check out where to dine in today. 🦃
Travel
- Tennessee Highway Patrol’s “Tennessee Safe Travel Challenge” will take place Sun., Nov. 28. During this day of saturated road travel, there will be increased highway patrol as well as the pause on some road construction. (WKRN)
- With the high volume of travelers this week, Nashville International Airport is reminding guests to be aware of several things including face mask requirements, its two split terminals, and the dos and don’ts of TSA checks. ✈️ (WTVF)
Outdoors
“Reading, Righting, Rithmetic,” and… rut? 🦌
A Springfield deer decided to attend Westside Elementary on Tuesday + came right on in. The young buck let himself in through the emergency exit and tried, but failed, to camouflage as a student.
We’re guessing he wanted to learn about the three Rs or join the music class singing, “Doe, a deer, a female deer.”
The deer was safely removed and relocated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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