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It’s Friday, Nashville! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Murder Mystery Excursion Train, Wizard of Oz On Ice, and Mad Hatter Tea Party + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Temporary lifeline for tenants: Nashville’s General Sessions Court approved an eviction docket for storm-related missed rent from Feb. 1 to March 30, open through April 30 to help keep people housed — get all the details.
Help keep local spaces beautiful: Sumner County’s 5th Annual Community Cleanup Day is set for March 28, inviting neighbors to spruce up properties. All ages can join with an adult to protect the environment — learn how you can help.
Innovation meets recognition: Registration is open for the 2026 Print Embellishment Conference at Nashville’s Sheraton Music City Hotel, with a trade fair, sessions on new tech, and the 33rd FSEA Gold Leaf Awards — see what’s planned for the conference.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make art, save stuff: Turnip Green Creative Reuse is Nashville’s secret stash for pay-what-you-can art and craft supplies, rescued from the landfill and ready for your next project. Explore the gallery, then jump into hands-on workshops to refill the creative tank and spark ideas when inspiration runs low.
Backyard upgrade, anyone? If your deck feels more “maybe later” than “see you Saturday,” Deck Designs of Brentwood builds custom decks, screened porches, and pergolas with thoughtful details like hidden fasteners and ipe. A Nashville-based crew, they’ve been crafting outdoor spaces for over 30 years.
Seafood night, sorted: Marsh House brings Gulf Coast ease to the Gulch with freshly shucked oysters, Southern seafood that lets the ingredients shine, and an award-winning wine list to match. Keep it on your weeknight radar when you want dinner to feel a little celebratory, no spreadsheets or group texts required.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎩 Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Blue Aster | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Afternoon tea gets delightfully unhinged at Conrad Nashville, with a Mad Hatter spin, endless pours, curious bites, and hats very much encouraged. Polished yet playful, it’s the rare outing where losing track of time is applauded. Feeling celebratory? Add GH Mumm or Moët.
⛸ Wizard of Oz On Ice @ Plaza Mariachi Music City | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Trade your ruby slippers for sensible shoes and head to Plaza Mariachi for Wizard of Oz On Ice, a slick, family-friendly spin on the classic. World-class skaters, cirque stunts, and Disney-level tunes, all without setting foot on Broadway. Bring the kids, or your inner child.
🚂 Murder Mystery Excursion Train @ Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Ride a restored stainless-steel streamliner for a rolling whodunit from Nashville to Watertown, and back. Actors pop into your car with bite-size mystery acts, you pop into the square for lunch, and the dining car handles the beer, wine, and snacks. Seats go fast, obviously.
🏛 Stories Etched in Marble @ Nashville City Cemetery | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think you know Nashville history? Take a guided wander through Nashville City Cemetery where art, architecture, and the stories of Tennessee’s early settlers and leaders are carved in stone, and yes, the neighbors are quiet, the tour guide is not.
🛍 Bits & Pieces + Friends Market @ Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Take a stroll to Bits & Pieces + Friends’ monthly market, turning a parking lot into our unofficial town square. Shop vintage finds, handmade goods, baked treats, and coffee, then linger for neighborly gossip, light spending, and sunshine. Counts as cardio, community, and caffeine.
🌱 Plant Swap and Share @ Nashville Public Library – Southeast Branch (Antioch) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – If your windowsills are starting to look like a jungle, bring those extra cuttings, seedlings, seeds, and spare pots to this easygoing plant swap. Chat with fellow green thumbs, enjoy light refreshments, and leave with something new to neglect lovingly. No sign-ups, just show up.
🧘 Spring Fling @ Acme Feed & Seed | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Craving a Spring Break that doesn’t require Broadway benders? Head downtown for a BODYROK mat Pilates class to wake your core, then snag a complimentary B-12 shot, a free spray tan, and sips from Curious Elixirs. It’s $35 with a goody bag, bring a mat.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Nashville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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