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🗞️ The stories to watch in 2026
January 9, 2026 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Hooray for Friday! Today, Vince Gill releases his newest EP, an homage to Brown’s Diner 🎵
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What's CITY Talking About
🏛️ What Bills Will Our Legislators Be Considering?
The Tennessee Legislative Session starts next week, and on today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re looking at the bills on the table. Plus, we’re chatting about new music from beloved Nashville icons and more racetrack drama. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
📰 Stories To Watch in 2026
The Nashville Scene’s stories to watch in 2026 include midterm elections, Nashville SC’s change of guard, AI creeping into education, new music venues, and more. [Nashville Scene]
- The Tennessean’s roundup of 26 of the most exciting restaurants coming to Nashville this year includes Terry Black’s Barbecue and S.S. Gai’s first standalone location. [🔐 The Tennessean]
- Here were our favorite 2025 restaurant openings. [📰 Hey Nashville]
- What stories are you most interested in this year? Let us know!
🛣️ East Bank Road Projects
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released details concerning road projects connected to the East Bank Development, such as lowering the James Robertson Parkway Bridge and reconfiguring the Spring Street Exit Ramp on I-24. [NewsChannel 5]
- Listen to our conversation with the East Bank developer about what else to expect. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🕯️ ‘A Better World Is Possible’
Yesterday, hundreds gathered outside Nashville’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office for a vigil in honor of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Between speakers, demonstrators chanted, “A better world is possible.” [WPLN]
- City Cast Twin Cities has been covering the shooting and its aftermath. [Instagram]
Test Yourself on Nashville Trivia
Mayor Freddie O’Connell promised 86 miles of sidewalks as part of his Choose How You Move transportation plan. So how many sidewalks were added last year? Take this quiz to find out!
How many miles of sidewalks did Nashville add in 2025?
Furball Friday
Meet Bella and BB (Bella's Baby)! On the left, Bella is enjoying the view at Cedar Creek Marina. On the right, BB is riding around Nashville and touring the sites. They recently moved here from Bloomington, IN to be closer to their human’s granddaughters, and are getting to know the city better.
I hope y’all love it here!
Have a pet you want to share with Hey Nashville readers? Email me a pic!
What To Do
Friday, Jan. 9
- 🌿 Antique & Garden Show starts | Music City Center | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 🧙 Dungeons and Dragons | Thompson Lane Library Branch | 11 a.m.-Noon
- 🍞 Pantry Stock Volunteer | Hands of Hope Food Pantry | 11 a.m-2:30 p.m.
- 🌳 Reading Ranger Series | Cedars of Lebanon State Park | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- 📀 Mon Rovîa Performance and Album Signing | Grimey’s | 4-5 p.m.
- ⛺ Cold Weather Camping Class with Outdoor Nashville | Bells Bend Nature Center | 5-7 p.m.
- 😆 Up Top Comedy | Brooklyn Bowl | 6 p.m.
- 🤠 Big Buckle and His Side Hustle | Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge | 6 p.m.
- ♟️ Blue Room Chess Club Tournament | The Blue Room | 7 p.m.
- 🎼 Mozart's Jupiter Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | 7:30 p.m.
- 🎸 Elvis' 91st Birthday Bash | 3rd & Lindsley | 7:30 p.m.
- 🪩 MK | Night We Met | 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10
- 🍞 DPC Fish & Loaves Meal Ministry Volunteer | Downtown Presbyterian Church | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- 🚶 Marshmallow Hikes | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | Various times
- 🧸 Second Saturday Play Date | Madison Library Branch | 10 a.m.-Noon
- 🌿 Antique & Garden Show | Music City Center | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 🎵 Songwriter Session: Bryan Simpson | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Noon-12:45 p.m.
- 🍸 Ice Cream Cocktail Mixology Class | Tipsy Scoop | Noon-1:30 p.m.
- 🍣 Maki Sushi Class | Aloha Fish Company | 5:30 p.m.
- 🐱 Kitty Bingo | The Catio | 6-9 p.m.
- 🏒 Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Bridgestone Arena | 7 p.m.
- 🎶 Opry 100 Honors at the Ryman: Hank Williams | Opry House | 7 p.m.
- 🎼 Mozart's Jupiter Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | 7:30 p.m.
- 🏀 Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs. LSU | Memorial Gym | 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11
- 🧶 Crochet and Knitting Club | Hadley Park Library Branch | 10 a.m.-Noon
- 🌿 Antique & Garden Show | Music City Center | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- 🧘 New Year, New You | Frist Art Museum | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 🖤 Surfaced | Drkmttr | Noon
- 🖼️ Family Sunday | Frist Art Museum | 1-5:30 p.m.
- 🏒 Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals | Bridgestone Arena | 6 p.m.
- 🎭 The United States of Somewhere | Third Coast Comedy Club | 6 p.m.
- 🎤 The Minks | 3rd & Lindsley | 6:15 p.m.
- 🕺 The '58: The Big Greasy Groove Night | Eastside Bowl | 7 p.m.
- 🐦 Bluebird at the Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | 7:30 p.m.
- 🎤 RNB After Dark | City Winery | 7:30 p.m.
Keep an eye on the weather today, folks, as some severe storms are expected. Stay safe out there!
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