❄️ Nashville’s January & Early February: New Year, New Rhythm

🧳 For Out‑of‑Towners: Essential Nashville Experiences

• Ryman Auditorium: Opry at the Ryman   📅 Select dates in Jan | 📍 116 5th Ave N 🎟 ryman.com The Opry returns to its winter home — intimate, iconic, and pure Nashville.

• Frist Art Museum: Paul McCartney “Eyes of the Storm”   📅 Through Jan 26 | 📍 919 Broadway 🎟 fristartmuseum.org A rare look at Beatlemania through McCartney’s own lens.

• Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum   📅 Daily | 📍 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S 🎟 countrymusichalloffame.org A deep dive into the roots, legends, and evolution of American music.

• Broadway Honky Tonks   📅 Nightly | 📍 Lower Broadway 🆓 Free entry Live music from open to close — Tootsie’s, Robert’s, Legends, and more.

• Nashville Zoo: Zoolumination   📅 Through Feb 8 | 📍 3777 Nolensville Pike 🎟 nashvillezoo.org A glowing lantern festival stretching across the zoo grounds.

🤝 General Networking Mixers

• Social at Six (Nashville Junior Chamber)   📅 Jan 8 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Venue TBD A welcoming mixer for young professionals and newcomers.

• Nashville Entrepreneur Center: Community Coffee   📅 Jan 14 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM 📍 41 Peabody St Founders, creatives, and innovators gathering over morning coffee.

• Women in Business Nashville: New Year Mixer   📅 Feb 6 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍

L&L Market A supportive space for women leaders and entrepreneurs.

🧠 Leadership & Professional Development

• Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville   📅 Jan 9–11 | 📍 Music City Center Design, horticulture, keynote speakers, and curated exhibits.

• Nashville Nonprofit Symposium   📅 Jan 23 | 📍 Belmont University Workshops on fundraising, community engagement, and leadership.

• Creative Mornings Nashville: January Gathering   📅 Jan 31 | 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Rotating venue A monthly spark of inspiration for creatives and makers.

🏡 Industry‑Specific Events

• Nashville Home + Remodeling Expo   📅 Jan 24–26 | 📍 Music City Center Home design trends, renovation ideas, and expert demos.

• Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit   📅 Feb 3–4 | 📍 Vanderbilt University Educators and STEM leaders shaping the future of learning.

🌱 Entrepreneurial & Creative Gatherings

• Founders Live Nashville   📅 Jan 16 | 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 East Nashville Five founders. Five pitches. One high‑energy night.

• GodMade Nashville Creative Entrepreneurs Meetup   📅 Jan 20 | 🕖 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Gateway Church, Franklin Faith‑centered networking for creatives and business owners.

• Nashville Filmmakers Guild: Winter Meetup   📅 Feb 2 | 📍 The Belcourt Theatre A gathering for directors, editors, writers, and producers.

🕯️ Winter Pop‑Ups & Rooftop Experiences

• Camp Bobby Winter Pop‑Up   📅 Through Jan 28 | 📍 Bobby Hotel Rooftop Igloos, fire pits, and cozy winter cocktails.

• Winter at The Hampton Social   📅 Through Feb 14 | 📍 201 1st Ave S Seasonal décor, themed drinks, and rooftop movie nights.

🎶 Live Music & Immersive Shows

• Pam Tillis & Friends at The Listening Room   📅 Jan 8 | 📍 618 4th Ave S A songwriter‑forward night with Nashville legends.

• Grunge Night 13 at The Basement East   📅 Jan 12 | 📍 917 Woodland St A high‑energy tribute to the 90s.

• Nashville’s Nutcracker (Final Performances)   📅 Through Jan 5 | 📍 TPAC A magical close to the holiday season.

🌲 Trails, Lights & Outdoor Magic

• Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS (Final Nights)   📅 Through Jan 4 | 📍 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens One million lights across 55 acres.

• Opryland Winterfest   📅 Jan 10 – Feb 2 | 📍 Gaylord Opryland Ice tubing, indoor gardens, and winter activities for all ages.

🍴 Local Dining Guide: Best Places to Eat

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken — “Feel the burn, love the bird.” 🔥 Nashville’s most famous hot chicken with heat levels from mild to wild. https://maps.google.com/?q=Hattie+B’s+Hot+Chicken+Nashville

• Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack — “Where the legend began.” 👑 The original hot chicken institution, crispy and fiery. https://maps.google.com/?q=Prince’s+Hot+Chicken+Nashville

  
  

• Loveless Café — “Biscuits worth the drive.” 🥞 Famous for biscuits, country ham, and Southern comfort food. https://maps.google.com/?q=Loveless+Cafe+Nashville

  
  

• Etch — “Global flavors, Nashville heart.” 🌍 Upscale downtown dining with inventive dishes. https://maps.google.com/?q=Etch+Nashville

  
  

• Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant — “Eat, sing, repeat.” 🎶 Southern classics with live music. https://maps.google.com/?q=Puckett’s+Grocery+Nashville

  
  

• Rolf and Daughters — “Pasta with personality.” 🍝 Germantown favorite for inventive small plates and rustic-modern vibes. https://maps.google.com/?q=Rolf+and+Daughters+Nashville

  
  

• The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden — “Burgers, brats, and brews.” 🍔 German-style burgers, house sodas, and a lively beer garden. https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Pharmacy+Burger+Nashville

  
  

• Neighbors Germantown — “Your friendly neighborhood hangout.” 🍻 Laid-back bar and grill with hearty pub fare and local beers. https://maps.google.com/?q=Neighbors+Germantown+Nashville

  
  

• City House — “Pizza meets Southern soul.” 🍕 Germantown staple known for wood-fired pizzas and Italian-Southern fusion. https://maps.google.com/?q=City+House+Nashville

  
  

• Henrietta Red — “Oysters and elegance.” 🦪 Chic Germantown oyster bar with seafood-forward small plates. https://maps.google.com/?q=Henrietta+Red+Nashville

  
  

• Monell’s Dining & Catering — “Pass the biscuits, please.” 🍽 Family-style Southern dining in a historic Germantown house. https://maps.google.com/?q=Monell’s+Dining+Nashville

  
  

• Mas Tacos Por Favor — “One taco is never enough.” 🌮 Beloved East Nashville spot for authentic tacos and elote. https://maps.google.com/?q=Mas+Tacos+Por+Favor+Nashville

  
  

• Five Points Pizza — “Slice of the East Side.” 🍕 East Nashville institution serving New York-style pies and craft beer. https://maps.google.com/?q=Five+Points+Pizza+Nashville

  
  

• Peg Leg Porker — “BBQ with attitude.” 🐖 Award-winning ribs, pulled pork, and Southern sides. https://maps.google.com/?q=Peg+Leg+Porker+Nashville

  
  

• The Southern Steak & Oyster — “Surf, turf, and Southern charm.” 🥩 Downtown favorite for steak, oysters, and cocktails. https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Southern+Steak+and+Oyster+Nashville

  
  

• Ans R&D Catfish House — “Catch it crispy, eat it happy.” 🐟 Hidden gem serving fried catfish, hushpuppies, and classic sides. https://maps.google.com/?q=Ans+R&D+Catfish+House+Nashville

  
  

• Ed’s Fish House (Catfish House) — “Four fillets, no frills.” 🎣 Since 1972, famous for whiting and catfish sandwiches stacked high. https://maps.google.com/?q=Ed’s+Fish+House+Nashville

  
  

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina   📍 201 8th Ave S, 34th Floor, JW Marriott Nashville 🌆 “A rare experience, well done.” This Michelin-starred chef’s steakhouse specializes in prime cuts of American beef, Kobe, and wagyu, all slow-poached in butter and finished over oak, hickory, and cherrywood. 🦪 Fresh seafood and shellfish arrive daily, complemented by an award-winning wine program with 900+ selections. 🍸 Connected to Bourbon Sky, the rooftop bar with terrace seating that extends past the building’s edge — perfect for cocktails with panoramic city views. 🔗 Website: https://www.nashvillebourbonsteak.com