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Hi Nashville, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Dumpling Fest, wine tasting train, and Trisha Yearwood benefit + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Buffet and country classics afloat: Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat sets sail with new spring experiences. Nashville LIVE dinner cruise has launched, and the first Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise arrives May 10 — check out the new cruises.

Expanding North American footprint: Starbucks has chosen Tennessee for a Southeast corporate office in Davidson County later this year, officials announced, the hub set to work with Seattle headquarters and support growing regional demand — get details on the expansion.

City readies emergency alerts: Goodlettsville has begun testing its four tornado sirens ahead of spring storms, with tests set for Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Two are in Davidson County and two in Sumner County — get locations and test schedule.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Donate craft supplies, support disability employment
• Explore exotic reptiles and plants
• Relive 80s, 90s, 00s with Rubiks Groove

💎 This week’s top finds

Weekday sandwich hero: Mitchell Delicatessen, a Nashville staple, turns out stacked, from-scratch sandwiches with house-smoked meats and crisp produce. Veggie lovers get legit seitan and tofu, and there’s always a rotating soup that hits just right, perfect for the midweek routine.

Old-school comfort, no fuss: Brown’s Diner has slung cheeseburgers from a converted trolley car since 1927, and now serves all-day Southern breakfast, too. This quiet Nashville staple still delivers, with creaky booths, griddle smoke, and what they proudly call the city’s oldest beer license, poured without ceremony.

Make room for live drama: Circle Players, Nashville’s own, has kept community theatre vibrant for 75 seasons with crowd-pleasing musicals and plays powered by local talent. Settle in for an evening that feels close to home, full of heart, humor, and hometown flair.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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🥟 Dumpling Fest @ Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212, United States | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:00 PM – Call it cardio for the fork. This self-guided evening tasting tour hits Nashville spots slinging Chinese soup dumplings, Indian kofta, Korean mandu, Nepalese momos, Mexican tamales, and more, you roam by car or transit, collect plates like badges, and feel smug about variety. Advance tickets only.

📚 Lunch and Learn: Tennessee Voices, American Stories: Adventures in Historical Research @ Tennessee State Museum | Thursday (3/19) at 12:00 PM – Lunch at the museum comes with stories of Tennesseans who helped shape the country, told by curators Miranda Fraley Rhodes and Tranae Chatman. Expect fresh finds, artifacts doing the talking, and behind-the-scenes sleuthing, because history is juicier than your sandwich.

🐍 All American Reptile & Plant Expo @ The Fairgrounds Nashville | Friday (3/20) at 4:00 PM – Take a break from yardwork and wander an indoor jungle at Nashville’s reptile and plant expo. Meet legit breeders, swap tips with folks who can pronounce philodendron, and let the kids stare at snakes while you contemplate a new monstera, or a gecko, no judgment.

🥾 Spring Hikes @ Bridgestone Arena | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Take a break from the grind and hit a Tennessee State Parks spring hike, guided by staff who dish on wildflowers, history, and hidden overlooks. Choose a quick nature stroll or an all-day trek, from swampy bottoms to ridge-top waterfalls. Your winter knees will survive.

🍷 Spring Wine Tasting Excursion Train @ Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – All aboard for a grown-up field trip to Watertown, with DelMonaco pouring tastings in every car on a restored stainless steel beauty. Sip, ride, then stretch your legs for lunch and a little square shopping. Adults only, complimentary glass, and yes, it sells out.

🎤 Trisha Yearwood and more @ Grand Ole Opry | Sunday (3/22) at 7:00 PM – Trisha Yearwood and friends take the Opry stage for a benefit supporting Susan G. Komen. Whether you’ve been harmonizing since the TNN days or just crave real vocals, it’s a sitter-worthy night of goosebumps, gratitude, and hometown pride. Tickets go on sale October 31.

🎻 Steep Canyon Rangers @ Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Sunday (3/22) at 7:30 PM – Bluegrass goes black tie when Steep Canyon Rangers team up with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn, our prettiest room with the best acoustics. Dust off the nice boots, enjoy banjo, fiddle, and a full orchestra, and call it culture with a twang.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Nashville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 5%

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 5am, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 35%

A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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