Happy snow day, Nashville. Thursday's winter weather covered the city in a blanket of snow up to seven inches in some areas.

Today, public safety officials are warning residents of “dangerously frigid” weather as temperatures start in the single digits and teens before reaching a high of 26° later this afternoon. Here’s what you need to know before the snow melts away:

🏛️ City services

Some city departments will be closed or offering remote services today. See the full list.
The Metro Public Health Department + Nashville's two COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will remain closed on Friday.
All Metro Parks regional and neighborhood community centers as well as Centennial Sportsplex will be closed.

🚗 Travel

The Nashville Department of Transportation will continue to clear primary and secondary routes across the city. See this interactive snow route map for nearby routes.
Once primary and secondary routes are cleared, NDOT will respond to snow and ice removal requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit here.
WeGo Transit will be operating on snow route detours. Conditions will determine the status of each route.

🍎 School closures

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be closed today, effectively delaying the return from winter break until Mon., Jan. 10. District offices will also be closed, but staff will work remotely. See other area daycare + school closures.

❄️ Cold weather services

The city’s extreme cold weather shelter will be open through at least tomorrow at 3230 Brick Church Pk.
The Office of Emergency Management will conduct cold patrols to ensure residents needing shelter can get out of the cold. Blankets, gloves, hand warmers, and other care items will be provided.

For more safety information and weather updates, residents can sign up for the city’s Metro Emergency Alert and Notification System. The app, which launched in 2019, sends users location-specific notifications via email, phone, or text.

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EVENTS

Today

Friday Night Opry | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $60+ | Enjoy sets from Logan Mize, Sawyer Brown, Henry Cho, Muscadine Bloodline, and others. 🎤

Saturday

The Illusionist: Michael John | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Dirty Little Secret, 210 Printers Alley | $35+ | Michael John will perform the art of deception through various tricks. 🎩
The Iris Ball | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7-11 p.m. | Marathon Music Works | $125+ | This black-tie fundraiser benefiting The Oasis Center’s Oasis College Connections program will feature live entertainment, a silent auction, and more.

Sunday

Pink Bride Wedding Show | Sun., Jan. 9 | 12-4 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $15 | Brides will have a chance to speak to wedding professionals about pro tips for the big day.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans Watch Party | Sun., Jan. 9 | 12 p.m. | Assembly Hall, Fifth + Broadway | Cost of purchase | Fans in Titans spirit gear can receive $10 off domestic beer buckets. 🍺

Monday

Polaris | Mon., Jan. 3 |12:45-1:30 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $9 | Watch an animated program explaining why we have winter.

Tuesday

Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche | Tues., Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $29+ 🏒
Washed Out | Tues., Jan. 11 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl | $27+ | The Atlanta-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist will perform his chillwave-era tunes.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

26º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Development

A new residential tower is in the works for Sobro at 500 Lafayette St. (formerly Czann’s Brewing Co.). A group of local investors purchased the property with plans to develop a 350-unit apartment complex or condominium building. (Nashville Post)

Travel

Yesterday's snowstorm resulted in hundreds of canceled and delayed flights out of Nashville International Airport. Air travelers are urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. ✈️ (The Tennessean)

Concert

Nashville doesn’t have a dark desert highway, but you can check into the Hotel California this spring when The Eagles come to town. The band will perform the classic album in its entirety — complete with a choir and orchestra — at Bridgestone Arena on Thurs., Apr. 28. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 14. (The Tennessean)

Community

All Nashville Public Library branches will remain closed today due to inclement weather conditions. 📚

Ranked

Nashville ranked No. 27 in the US for fastest year-over-year rent growth, according to a new report from ApartmentList. Median rents in Nashville stand at $1,278 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,474 for a two-bedroom. (WZTV)
Clarksville's 37042 zip code is the most desirable in the US — ranking above cities such as Atlanta and Austin — according to a new report from Opendoor.com. The study also found that the city’s population rose by 10%. (Nashville Business Journal)

Arts

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will present abbreviated versions of three Shakespeare plays later this month. Attend public preview performances on Jan. 20 ("A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Macbeth") + Jan. 21 ("Romeo and Juliet” and "A Midsummer Night's Dream") at Williamson County Performing Arts Center.

📸 @tailgatebrewery

TailGate Brewery’s first new can release of 2022 will make you hungry. 🥧

Passion Fruit Cobbler is available starting today at TailGate's HQ location (7300 Charlotte Pk.) as well as in East Nashville and Music Row, pending deliveries.

The beverage also features a hint of vanilla to round out the taste.

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