Dolly Parton does not want a statue of herself on the Tennessee State Capitol grounds. The 75-year-old announced on social media that, while she is flattered by the recognition, now is not the right time for her to receive that kind of honor. “I want to thank the Tennessee legislature for their consideration of a bill to erect a…
Nashville’s annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, which also includes a half-marathon, 5K and 6.15-mile race, is being rescheduled for the fall, due to COVID-19. The event was originally moved from April of 2020 to November, and then rescheduled for April 24-25, 2021. “After evaluating the current status and impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with local officials, we regret…
The 2021 ACM Awards will once again take place in Nashville this year, due to the ongoing pandemic. The awards ceremony, which are typically held in Las Vegas, will this year take place at the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe, much like they did for the 2020 ACM Awards. “We’re thrilled to return to…
When Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, had the idea to start The Store in Nashville, they had no idea the challenges people would face because of the pandemic. The singer opened up about their nonprofit, while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, revealing that The Store just gave out its millionth meal, far exceeding their original plan….
The building that houses one of Nashville’s most popular music venue, Exit/In, is for sale. The beloved concert space, opened in 1971, has welcomed some of music’s biggest acts, including Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, R.E.M. and Tom Petty, among others. The building and its adjacent property, Hurry Back Tavern, has both been listed for sale, but all hope is…
Country music fans all over the world mourned the loss of last year’s CMA Fest, which was forced to cancel because of the surge of coronavirus cases. As numbers in Nashville begin to decline, and a vaccine is already in place, the Country Music Association reveals that it will announce plans for this year’s CMA Fest in March. “We…
Dan + Shay and Mickey Guyton are two of the numerous artists who will be honored in the annual American Currents: State of the Music exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The exhibit, which will open on March 12, honors those who have greatly impacted the country music genre, especially in the last year. “As a museum,…
Florida Georgia Line will take the stage for a live virtual show, from their own FGL House, for a worthwhile cause. The duo, made up of Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard, will donate proceeds from the show, Life Rolls On From the FGL House, to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Nashville Neighbors Fund, to help businesses impacted by…
If you haven’t checked you calendar, Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. This year the romantic holiday falls on a Sunday, offering an entire weekend to celebrate. Fortunately, we have seven places in Nashville to take your Significant Other — or just a good friend! 1. Etch Chef Deb Paquette has a special prix fixe meal planned,…
The restaurant inside Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel is getting a major overhaul. The historic hotel, which has been home to the Capitol Grille, has enlisted a world-renowned chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, to transform the restaurant, which will operate under a new name. According to The Tennessean, the new eatery will offer menu items that are “elevated yet approachable,” including Vongerichten’s plant-based dishes…
