Food + Bev

If your guests need coffee to get going in the morning, but you’re not exactly a barista — Honest Coffee Roasters, The Good Cup, and Southerner’s Coffee offer a range of caffeinated and decaffeinated options.

Need plans after sunset? Grab a drink at one of these local bars: Hop House, The Pond, or Dolan’s Bar & Grill.

As for food — our personal favorites include Franklin Mercantile, 55 South, Cork & Cow, and breakfast at Merridee’s Breadbasket, which also has a great lunch menu.

Sightseeing

Is it even a trip to Franklin without seeing the Natchez Trace Parkway? You can take your family to the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge (over State Route 96) for the perfect family photo. Bonus: The bridge won the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995 + an Award of Merit from the Federal Highway Administration in 1996 for its design.

For the whole family

Let the kids — or grandkids — run around + explore the DEFY Trampoline Park or plan your escape with the whole family at Breakout Games.

Take the whole family for a day at SOAR Adventure Tower — featuring four levels with 110 climbing features + mini golf. Load up the car and spend the afternoon exploring historic Leiper’s Fork or take the family bowling at Franklin Entertainment Center.

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EVENTS

Today

The Stolen Faces: Grateful Dead Tribute | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl | $15 | Jam out to a Nashville-based Grateful Dead cover band.
Paramore vs. Avril Lavigne | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 8-11 p.m. | The Basement East | $15+ | Ain’t it fun jamming to early-2000s punk rock classics like “Sk8er Boy”? 🤘
Guided Docent Tours | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, 221 2nd Ave. N. | Free | Guests can enjoy discounted drinks at Gray & Dudley before touring the museum’s “Fragile Figures: Beings and Time” collection. 🖼️

Friday

2022 Toyota US Figure Skating Championships | Mon., Jan. 3-Sun., Jan. 9 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena | $25+ | Athletes will compete for a chance to be selected for the US Olympic Figure Skating Team. ⛸️

Saturday

Saturday Night Opry | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $60+ | This show will feature sets by Tyler Braden, Henry Cho, The Frontmen of Country, Matthew West, and others. 🎤
Facing the Sunshine Pop-Up | Sat., Jan. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Graduate Nashville | Cost of purchase | Stop by to peruse art, accessories, and stationery from the local design brand.
Nashville Home Expo | Sat., Jan. 8-Sun., Jan. 9 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, Building 1 | Free | Learn about the latest home improvement trends from builders, contractors, and others.

Sunday

Dvořák & Mozart | Sun., Jan. 9 | 2 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $25+ | This show marks the first weekend the Nashville Symphony has been fully reunited since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 🎻
Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Sun., Jan. 9 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi | Free | Shop for fruits, vegetables, clothing, and other items.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

28º | Snow | 90% chance of snow
A winter weather advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. today ahead of an estimated 1-4 inches of snowfall. Middle Tennessee residents are reminded to be cautious when driving today through tomorrow as roads may become slippery with ice. ❄️ (The Tennessean)

Development

Six tenants have been announced for Southcrest — an upcoming mixed-use development on Nolensville Pike. In addition to Scooter’s Coffee, Orangetheory Fitness, Heartland Dental, Valvoline, Wendy’s, and McAlister Deli, there will be a three-story, 108-unit apartment building called Southcrest Reserve. (Nashville Post)

Coming Soon

Bartaco announced a second area location coming to 1000 Woodland St. in East Nashville. The upscale street food restaurant will join Edley’s Bar-B-Que in the Five Points retail strip. 🌮 (Nashville Scene)

Sports

Titans running back Derrick Henry was cleared to return to practice this week following a foot injury last fall. He is now in a 21-day window to practice with the team to assess his next steps for the regular season. 🏈

Biz

If getting more organized is your resolution for the year, you’re in luck. Products from the Nashville-based The Home Edit — also a popular Netflix series — can now be found in Walmart stores. The co-founders are partnering with the national chain to make their affordable storage solutions more widely accessible. (WZTV)
Dallas-based Gehan Homes, the ninth-largest private homebuilding company in the US, is planning to establish a Nashville office. Led by Brandon Rickman, the location will focus on homebuilding in Middle Tennessee. (Nashville Post)

Ranked

Nashville is the No. 31 best beer city in the US, according to a list by SmartAsset. Out of 50 cities listed, Nashville boasts 31 breweries with the average price of $5 per pint. We'll toast to that. 🍺 (Nashville Business Journal)

Arts

Nashville Repertory Theatre is currently holding youth auditions for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins.” Learn more about audition submissions that are due by Jan. 12.

Job

Centennial Park Conservancy is currently hiring a grants manager, sponsorship manager, and events coordinator. Learn more about the positions + apply.

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Bob’s Blend is now available by cup or bag + 20% of all purchases will go directly to Friends of Radnor Lake while supplies last.

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