Happy Tuesday, Nashville. In today’s edition: Rosetta Miller-Perry’s housing vision, Santa’s cookie party, a very Sinatra Christmas special, and more.

Let’s get to it — Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Honoring Tennessee’s agricultural legacy: The Oscar L. Farris Agricultural Museum Association was awarded a $17,365 Tennessee America 250 Grant to support a Tennessee Century Farms exhibit and educational programs marking America’s 250th — get all the details.

Critics hail controlled chaos: Dungeons & Dragons show The Twenty-Sided Tavern arrives at TPAC’s Polk Theater Feb. 28 to March 1, with improv and audience choice. Tickets have been on sale since Dec. 12 — get dates, tickets, and access.

Entrepreneurship that lifts everyone: At 90, Tennessee Tribune publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry entered the Nashville Entrepreneur Center Hall of Fame and announced middle-income housing on Jefferson Street, continuing decades of community-building in North Nashville — read the full story.

Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since January. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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

• Score year-end deals at Nashville Flea Market
• Experience Handel’s Messiah with Nashville Symphony
• Wander Nashville Zoo’s lantern-lit wonderland
• Donate toys at emo Christmas concert
• Support Bruins at home game
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• A home warranty that actually pays is 30% off

🫶 We got your back

A chance to explore: The Country Music Hall of Fame will offer pay-what-you-want admission for Nashville-area residents Jan. 1 through 31, 2026. Locals in Davidson and surrounding counties are eligible. Reserve ahead. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family programs are included, plus exhibits like Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker and The Opry at 100. Get all the details.

Ways to ring in 2026: NYE in Nashville is packed. Expect the Big Bash at Bicentennial Mall with top country acts, fireworks, and the midnight Music Note Drop, plus rooftop DJ parties, a multi-bar crawl, and Moon Taxi at Brooklyn Bowl. Prefer it low-key? Lower Broadway and East Nashville’s Cherries host budget-friendly celebrations, with Big Bash watch parties downtown. Check out the full lineup.

Your neighborhood cinema fix: For an antidote to sticky multiplex déjà vu, the nonprofit Belcourt Theatre quietly delivers: new indies, sharp retrospectives, and late-night oddities, plus the contagious crowd energy that makes even whisper-quiet scenes feel electric. Come for the curation, stay for the vibe.

Hear me out: My mom’s been asking people to repeat themselves 5,281 times too many for years. She always avoided hearing aids like the plague — they’re clunky, obvious, expensive, not really worth it. I always thought “she’s not wrong” until I saw these new invisible hearing aids going viral. In the same boat? Now’s a great time to check them out before unused health benefits expire on the 31st.

Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now + you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.

📆 Around town this week

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

This week

🎨 Art of Belle Meade @ Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery | Tuesday (12/16) at 6:00pm – Whether you know Belle Meade from field trips or traffic, this after hours mansion tour explores the Harding-Jackson collection, equine art, and the formerly enslaved grooms behind the glory. Finish in the Wine & Bourbon Library with wine, charcuterie, and feeling you did something cultured.

🔔 Drop-In Art Lab @ Frist Center for the Visual Arts | Thursday (12/18) at 6:00pm – Upgrade from the popsicle-stick star you still pretend is charming. Drop in and emboss a brass ornament, play with texture, pattern, and design, then leave with a festive keepsake. No experience needed, all materials included, zero glitter to vacuum.

🕯️ Cosecha Posada 2025 @ Woodbine United Methodist Church | Thursday (12/18) at 6:00pm – A neighborhood Posada done right. Family friendly, community first, and the kind of fundraiser where you actually see where your dollars go. Come catch up with good people, support Cosecha Community Development, and feel virtuous without sitting through another rubber-chicken banquet.

🛍️ Flea Market @ The Nashville Fairgrounds | Friday (12/19) at 8:00am – Take a break from the mall and hit the Nashville Flea Market’s December run, all about End of Year Winnings. Last-minute gifts, antiques, and festive oddities for days. Free to stroll, ten bucks cash to park, and yes, you’ll need the big trunk.

🎄 An All-American Christmas on Broadway @ Hank Williams Jr Boogie Bar | Friday (12/19) at 10:00am – Holiday pop-up season calls for something actually worth braving Broadway. Hank Williams Jr.’s Boogie Bar turns its private floor into a twinkly, country Christmas lounge with acoustic sets, surprise drop-ins, festive cocktails, and real-deal nostalgia. Reserve on OpenTable, or gamble on walk-in luck.

This weekend

🚴 Charity Ride @ Full Ride Cycling | Saturday (12/20) at 7:00am – Pedal for a good cause, then stick around for Jolene and The Three Buckets, and feel smug about your cardio. It benefits Wags and Walks, so you get endorphins, live tunes, and an excuse to pet every dog in sight without looking creepy.

🍵 Japanese Tea Time and Crafts @ Shelby Bottoms Nature Center | Saturday (12/20) at 9:30am – Drop in for a mellow tea-and-crafts hang where you’ll sip classic Japanese teas and make nengajo, the New Year’s postcards that put your email greeting to shame. All ages welcome, no registration, just good company, a brush pen, and your best intentions.

🍪 Santa’s Cookie Party @ Nicky’s Coal Fired | Saturday (12/20) at 12:00pm – Holiday season in town means one thing, a sugar-fueled summit with Santa and a pile of cookies. Sample the festive trays, trade judging notes on frosting technique, and let someone else handle the sprinkles, crumbs, and cleanup. Bring your sweet tooth, leave the oven off.

🎙️ A Very Sinatra Christmas Special @ Kimpton Aertson Hotel | Saturday (12/20) at 8:30pm – If your holiday playlist leans more Old Blue Eyes than elf-pop, slip into the Patterson Ballroom at the Kimpton Aertson for a Sinatra Christmas set, a stiff pour, and assigned seats. Smooth vocals, classic tunes, downtown sparkle, and yes, a one-drink minimum. Henley validates.

❤️ Heart @ The Pinnacle | Sunday (12/21) at 7:30pm – If you’ve been waiting to belt Barracuda without standing, this one’s seated, reserved, and even The Track has stools, bless them. Eight tickets max per household, so don’t adopt a second family. The venue is cashless, bring plastic, patience, and your best stadium sing-along.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/16 The BandAnna @ Legends Corner – 2:30 pm
• 12/16 Braden Jamison @ Riley Green’s Duck Blind – 6 pm
• 12/17 All-American Christmas @ Hank Williams Jr Boogie Bar – 10 am
• 12/17 Boo Ray @ Chief’s – 2:30 pm
• 12/17 Eric Benet @ City Winery – 6 pm
• 12/17 Kaitlin Walker @ Tin Rood Broadway – 6:30 pm
• 12/17 All Them Witches @ Brooklyn Bowl – 8 pm
• 12/18 Renata the Band @ Category 10 – 12 pm
• 12/18 Macy Krew @ Odie’s – 5 pm
• 12/18 The Jury Experience @ Riverside Revival – 6 pm

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