Nashville Scene

11/29/2025

From longtime Scene staffer Dana Kopp Franklin: Thank you to the research scientists whose work can save our lives as individuals — and might even save our species.

Their work can save our lives as individuals — and might even save our species

11/28/2025

From 'The Secret Agent' to 'Dracula,' senior film critic Jason Shawhan shares more highlights from the New York Film Festival, NewFest and the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival.

We also have coverage of NYC’s preeminent LGBT festival NewFest and the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival

11/28/2025

A Frist exhibition explores Black identity, humanity through mixed-media art.

Frist exhibition explores Black identity and humanity

11/28/2025

Move over, turkey, it's time for tacos to have their moment in the spotlight! returns December 8-14 to give you $6 taco specials AND a break from the kitchen. The only thing you have to figure out is which of the 30+ specials you want to try first!

Visit nashvilletacoweek.com or download the Nashville Taco Week app to browse specials and find participating locations near you. Special thanks to G4 Tequila, Mezcal Palomo, and Uber Eats for making it all possible!

Pictured: JWB Grill Nashville, Taco Bamba, Mesero, Buddy's Tiny Tonk, Taco Mamacita Nashville and Tee Line!

11/28/2025

From music editor Stephen Trageser: Thank you to air traffic controllers, the people who shoulder the immense burden of keeping me safe in the sky.

To the people who shoulder the immense burden of keeping me safe in the sky

11/28/2025

From our Hey, Thanks issue: Music editor Stephen Trageser is grateful for the VUMC postpartum staff, who guided his newly expanded family through critical early days.

To the team who guided my newly expanded family through critical early days

11/28/2025

From this week’s cover story: Reporter Julianne Akers says thank you to the MNPS counselors who provide support for tens of thousands of students in Nashville.

These MNPS employees are on the front lines, supporting tens of thousands of students in Nashville

11/28/2025

From our “Hey Thanks” issue: Reporter Hannah Herner on the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, which continues to produce success stories.

The 50-year-old organization sees immense change, and continues to produce success stories

11/27/2025

From our “Hey Thanks” issue: Audience editor Annie Parnell says thank you to The Store, the Nashville food bank that offers aid — and agency.

The Nashville food bank’s grocery-style experience offers aid — and agency

11/27/2025

Critic's Pick: "Sit down with a delicious white Russian for the Belcourt’s Midnight Movies showing of 'The Big Lebowski.'"

Midnight Nov. 28 at the Belcourt

11/27/2025

From this week’s “Hey Thanks” issue: Audience editor Annie Parnell finds community through cult classics at the beloved Belcourt Theatre’s late-night screening series.

Finding community through cult classics at the beloved theater’s late-night screening series

11/27/2025

From our “Hey Thanks” issue: Art director Elizabeth Jones says thank you to the Nashville Public Library’s Edmondson Pike branch and its busy lineup of events.

The Nashville Public Library’s Edmondson Pike branch is always teeming with neighbors and kids from area schools