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Good morning, Nashville! In today’s edition: Dolly Parton’s favorite spots, Rusev’s pro wrestling academy, learn to make wine: Italy edition, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
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.
From ring to classroom: Rusev, a 17-year veteran, is set to open Kech Pro Wrestling Academy in Nashville on March 1, 2026. Training is planned for children, adults, and those with advanced experience — get all the details.
Inside an icon’s wardrobe: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host a panel discussion on Dolly Parton’s 2023 book, with Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver, and Steve Summers, celebrating her 80th birthday — get all the details.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🃏 Nashville Sports Cards and Collectibles Show @ Lighthouse Christian School | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing a rookie grail or finally admitting Pikachu pays better than stocks, this one-day behemoth packs 130-plus tables of sports cards, memorabilia, autographs, Pokémon, and TCGs. Sports run the main gym, Pokémon and TCGs take the anchor gym, nostalgia reigns, bargaining encouraged.
🍷 Learn to Make Wine: Italy Edition @ Coco’s Italian Market, Restaurant & Catering | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – Give Netflix a rest and try a science project at Coco’s. Over three sessions, pick wine from Sangiovese to Pineapple Pear Pinot Grigio, choose bottle color and shrink cap, snacks and samples included, leave with 25 to 30 bottles. $375 covers you and a guest.
🎆 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.
🎭 Amahl and the Night Visitors @ Harpeth Hills Church of Christ | Saturday (1/10) at 2:00 PM – Franklin Light Opera is gifting a free Amahl and the Night Visitors, a favorite in English about a poor shepherd boy, three kings, and a bright star. Perfect for Epiphany, bring the grandkids. Local kids and grown-ups, gentle humor, and a miracle, no subtitles needed.
🧶 Crochet for Beginners @ Smart Art + Craft Supplies | Saturday (1/10) at 2:30 PM – Whether your yarn skills top out at tangles or you’re starting from zero, this beginner crochet class keeps it simple. Learn basic stitches, read easy patterns, and start a take-home project, with gentle guidance, zero judgment, and the kind of calm you can bring home.
🐱 Kitty Bingo @ The Catio | Saturday (1/10) at 6:00 PM – Think bingo is only for church basements and tiny pencils? Book some kitty time, then join the free bingo game if you like, or just sit among whiskers, purrs, and judgmental stares while your card collects luck, cat hair, and bragging rights.
💃 Winter Social Dance @ Dance Nashville | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – Winter calls for swing, sequins, and The Moonlighters Big Band. USA Dance members waltz in free with up to three guests, advance registration required, while non-members can snag $10 early bird or pay $20 at the door, cash only, and yes, seats go fast.
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📻 Nashville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Rain showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 94%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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