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As The Ornaments get ready for their 20th season of celebrating Vince Guaraldi’s beloved music from ‘A Charlie Brown Chr...
12/05/2025

As The Ornaments get ready for their 20th season of celebrating Vince Guaraldi’s beloved music from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ contributor Daryl Sanders catches up with the trio.

We talk with the trio as they prepare for their 20th season of celebrating Vince Guaraldi’s music from the animated classic.

Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ — coming to Netflix Friday — is a melancholic journey into a film star’s psyche. Logan Butts...
12/04/2025

Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ — coming to Netflix Friday — is a melancholic journey into a film star’s psyche. Logan Butts has this review.

George Clooney and Adam Sandler star in the latest Netflix offering from director Noah Baumbach

What Nashville’s wins at last month’s Michelin American South Ceremony mean for our dining scene.
12/04/2025

What Nashville’s wins at last month’s Michelin American South Ceremony mean for our dining scene.

Bastion, Locust and The Catbird Seat each earned a coveted star at last month’s ceremony in South Carolina

"I don’t have anything against speed cushions, Matt. I just want to live in a town that stands for something." This week...
12/04/2025

"I don’t have anything against speed cushions, Matt. I just want to live in a town that stands for something." This week, Advice King talks about speed cushions. Sort of.

I don’t have anything against speed cushions, Matt. I just want to live in a town that stands for something.

An addendum to this week’s B***r Awards, from contributor J.R. Lind: From an ill-advised tequila heist to a Clapton fan ...
12/04/2025

An addendum to this week’s B***r Awards, from contributor J.R. Lind: From an ill-advised tequila heist to a Clapton fan ditching her britches, here’s our petty crime roundup.

From an ill-advised tequila heist to a Clapton fan ditching her britches, here’s our roundup of 2025’s B***r Award-worthy small-time crime

The 2025 B***r Awards have landed! From country star meltdowns to political ineptitude, here’s our 36th annual lineup of...
12/04/2025

The 2025 B***r Awards have landed! From country star meltdowns to political ineptitude, here’s our 36th annual lineup of blunders and bloopers.

From country star meltdowns to political ineptitude, here’s our 36th annual lineup of blunders and bloopers

Whiskey Wednesday: Bourbon critic Chris Chamberlain tries the Iowa distillery's Barrel Proof and Anniversary Edition off...
12/04/2025

Whiskey Wednesday: Bourbon critic Chris Chamberlain tries the Iowa distillery's Barrel Proof and Anniversary Edition offerings.

Our bourbon critic also shares notes on the Iowa distillery's Barrel Proof offering

A former Metro Human Relations official is alleged to have used stolen public funds to travel Europe, and benefited from...
12/04/2025

A former Metro Human Relations official is alleged to have used stolen public funds to travel Europe, and benefited from a canceled 2023 "Save the Morris" concert.

The former deputy executive director of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC) was indicted in November by a Davidson County Grand Jury for official misconduct, money laundering and theft of more than $60,000.

Celebrate this year's Hanukkah at three Nashville restaurants. Margaret Littman has the details.
12/03/2025

Celebrate this year's Hanukkah at three Nashville restaurants. Margaret Littman has the details.

Celebrate this year's Festival of Lights at three Nashville restaurants

Have yourself a merry little cocktail at Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival on December 12th! This 21+ event celebrates t...
12/03/2025

Have yourself a merry little cocktail at Holiday Spirits Cocktail Festival on December 12th! This 21+ event celebrates the season with holiday-themed cocktail tastings, complimentary bites, photos with Santa, and much more.

Head to franklinholidayspirits.com for more info.

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ from director Ira Sachs — opening this week at the Belcourt — is a triumphant work. Senior film crit...
12/03/2025

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ from director Ira Sachs — opening this week at the Belcourt — is a triumphant work. Senior film critic Jason Shawhan has this review.

The biographical film from director Ira Sachs opens this week at the Belcourt

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