Good morning, Nashville! In today’s edition: Dolly Parton’s favorite spots, a Let’s get to it!3.5M Four Seasons penthouse, Candlelight: 90s unplugged, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

New Year’s Resolution Market @ The Neighborhood Market | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – New Year’s Resolution Market is rolling in with local makers, artisans, and food vendors, so you can support your neighbors and still feel virtuous. Pick up gear that helps you stick to your goals, then immediately reward yourself with something delicious, and call it balance — see the event listing.

Tracing a star’s footsteps: Dolly Parton revealed favorite Nashville spots like the SongTeller Hotel, and reflected on RCA Studio B, Ryman Auditorium, and her upcoming 50th year with the Grand Ole Opry — read the full story.

Luxury real estate heats up: In downtown Nashville, a Four Seasons penthouse is aiming for a record with a $33.5 million price tag, and it is also offered for rent at $200,000 a month — get all the details.

New Year’s Resolution Market @ The Neighborhood Market | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – New Year’s Resolution Market is rolling in with local makers, artisans, and food vendors, so you can support your neighbors and still feel virtuous. Pick up gear that helps you stick to your goals, then immediately reward yourself with something delicious, and call it balance — see the event listing.

Build-your-own cider vibes: Whether you like it bone-dry or a little playful, Cyanide Cider lets you tweak pours with craft sodas, organic juices, and simple syrups. Mix to your mood, find the combo that hits just right, then sip proud.

Zero-proof culture on the rise: Nashville’s non-alcoholic scene is growing, with more mocktails and NA sections in stores. Ashley McBryde’s Redemption Bar offers an NA-forward cocktail menu, and Twisted Tuesdays at Gramp’s Garage expand choices — see where to sip sober.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🥃 Angel’s Envy Guided Tasting @ Goodfellas Pizzeria – Gulch | Tuesday (1/13) at 7:00 PM – Think you know your Angel’s Envy, or just want a civilized pour without the bachelorette crowd? Expect a Cherry Vanilla Highball, a guided flight of Rye, Triple Oak, and Cask Strength, plus a pizza slice and breadstick. Arrive early, bring that friend who orders neat.

❄ Wild Wanderers: Winter edition @ Friends of Mill Ridge Park | Wednesday (1/14) at 11:00 AM – Let the kids roam while you count birdwatching as cardio. Enjoy an easy wander around the Farmhouse and orchard at Mill Ridge Park, read a nature book, spot critters, then arts and crafts. For ages 3-8, free, donations appreciated, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray included.

🍷 Design Class: January @ Rose Hill Flowers | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM – Rosé at Rose Hill is turning winter blooms into bragging rights with a hands-on design class, glass in hand. Pros walk you through it, with materials, tools, and an arrangement provided, snacks too. Space is limited, so claim your spot on Trousdale before it wilts.

🖼 Willie Cole: Old School – Opening Reception @ Haley Gallery | Thursday (1/15) at 5:00 PM – Free opening reception at Haley Gallery, where Willie Cole’s chalkboard paintings turn “Love,” “Hate,” “Dixie,” and a supersized “Patriot” into clever acronyms. It’s smart, sharp, and very buyable, so bring curiosity, a friend, and a wallet you won’t mind opening.

🎷 Najee @ City Winery Nashville | Thursday (1/15) at 6:30 PM – Treat yourself to a smooth night with Najee at City Winery, all silky solos, warm lighting, and generous pours. It is an intimate room, so every seat feels VIP. Grab tickets while you can, then pretend you always listen to jazz this classy.

🕯 Candlelight: 90s Unplugged @ The Nashville Parthenon | Friday (1/16) at 6:30 PM – At The Parthenon, a candlelit string quartet runs through Nirvana, Alanis, Oasis, even Metallica, and somehow it works. Think grown-up nostalgia, wine in hand, no mosh pit, just goosebumps, pretty acoustics, and a smug sense of having good taste.

🤖 Robotics Workshop for Kids @ Staybridge Suites | Friday (1/16) at 11:30 PM – Give the kids a break from Fortnite, let them boss around robots instead. Moonpreneur’s free robotics and coding workshop for ages 7–14 at Staybridge Suites on 22nd Ave N packs hands-on builds, quizzes, and team challenges, plus parent mingling and STEM guidance. Bring a laptop.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 62°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 81%

Rain showers before 3pm. Cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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