EVENTS

Today

• Allison Moorer | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The Nashville-based musician will discuss her memoir "I Dream He Talks to Me." 📚
• Antiques & Garden Show | Fri., Feb. 11-Sun, Feb. 13 | Times vary | Music City Center | $25+ | The annual event features 150+ antiques, art, and garden exhibitors + speakers like Martha Stewart, Bunny Williams, Clea Shearer, and The Home Edit co-founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin.

Saturday

• Velvet Elvis Painting | Sat., Feb. 12 | 11 + 11:45 a.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Free+ | Try your hand at black velvet painting inspired by Kacey Musgraves’ song “Velvet Elvis."
• Hot Chocolate 15k/5k | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 a.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $54+ | A warm cup of hot chocolate awaits at the finish line. 👟
• Nashville Predators vs. Winnipeg Jets | Sat., Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $65+ | Spend your Saturday evening cheering on the Preds. 

Sunday

• Galentine's Day | Sun., Feb. 13 | 5-9 p.m. | NoBaked Cookie Dough, 1200 Villa Pl. | Build your own flower bouquet, sip on a free glass of wine, enjoy discounted cookie dough, and more. 
• Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Sun., Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi | Cost of purchase | Shop for fruits, vegetables, and clothing. 🥬

Monday

• Truffle, Wine, and Chocolate Pairing | Mon., Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | City Winery | $40 | Learn how to pair your wine with house-made truffles while enjoying music by Ryan Fine. 🍫

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.

TRAVEL

Spring road tripping? Here’s the scoop on Amelia Island, FL  

Picture this: Your favorite road trip playlist is on, and you’re about to stop + stock up on your favorite gas station snacks. Oh — and you’re on your way to Amelia Island, FL for a spring getaway weekend. 

 

To help you plan, we’ve rounded up a local’s guide to Amelia Island. Enjoy, NASH.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 67º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Award

• Drumroll, please. The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards nominations are out. Chris Young leads nominations with seven, including Album and Single of the Year. Miranda Lambert, Walker Hayes, and Chris Stapleton received five nominations each. Tune into the ceremony on Mon., Mar. 7 via Prime Video. 🏆

Ranked

• Condé Nast Traveler rated the top 10 friendliest cities in the US, and Nashville took home the No. 9 spot. The list specifically notes Station Inn for live bluegrass, Santa’s Pub for karaoke, and The Bluebird Cafe for “budding up-and-comers” as the best way to experience the city like a local. (Condé Nast Traveler)

Community

• The Nashville Predators will host Bridgestone Winter Park in the Walk of Fame Park Feb. 24-26. The event will celebrate the number retirement of Pekka Rinne + the team’s participation in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game. The free event will have live music and fan activations. 

Biz

• Freight brokerage firm England Logistics is opening a new office in Nashville next week. The Salt Lake City-based company — which ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing companies in 2021 — is advertising two local positions on its careers page. (Nashville Post)

• Forbes has named Dollywood as one of America’s best employers for the second year in a row. The theme park was the only company of its kind on the list and ranked No. 141.

Number

• 4. That's the number of Nashville-area bottlenecks that landed on the 2022 Top Truck Bottlenecks survey by the American Transportation Research Institute. I-24/I-40 at I-440 East is identified as the worst in the area at No. 11. See the full list. 🚚

Cause

• Dancing with the Nashville Stars, benefitting Feed America First, is hosting its 10th anniversary Feb. 15. Two competitors will go head-to-head to see who can raise the most money + perform the best dance. The event has a fundraising goal of $300,000 — equating to ~4.5 million meals for those in need. You can donate to a specific performer + get tickets here. 💃

Job

• Music City Construction Careers’ spring training for a two-week apprenticeship begins in March. The deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 13. The future Nashville MLS Soccer Stadium is also looking to fill roles for security, housekeeping, maintenance, and parking. Those interested should email Nate Carter with Stand Up Nashville. 

Sports

• The Atlanta Braves are taking the 2021 World Series Trophy on tour with 151 stops across the US, including three stops in Nashville. The trophy will make appearances at Bridgestone + the Country Hall of Fame and Museum on Apr. 26, followed by Vanderbilt's Hawkins Field on Apr. 29. ⚾

Announced

• Congrats to @outonakimb_, winner of our Wine in the Winter giveaway in partnership with iHeartMedia Nashville. Kimberlee and her lucky guest will enjoy wine, beer, spirits + snacks, and live music at the event, happening Sat., Feb. 19 from 5-9 p.m. at the Hilton Downtown Nashville. Luckily for us non-winners, tickets are still available. 🎟️*

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REWARDS

THE WRAP

Editor's pick: Ok, y'all. This is not a drill. I have precisely seven days of restaurant reservations I need to make, and I'm recruiting you to help me. Email me your favorite on the list (and why), and I will try to fill my Restaurant Week with reader suggestions. TYIA!

 

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