365 Things To Do in Nashville

February 23, 2012

349.2. Olive & Sinclair Factory Tours

Olive & Sinclair is now offering factory tours every Friday at 4:30pm. If you haven’t tasted their chocolate, you really must go. If you have tasted their chocolate, you really must go. Free samples! Olive & Sinclair is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Nashville. Slow-roasted and stone ground isn small batches, their chocolate is oh-so-delicious. Sea Salt, Coffee, Mexican Style Cinn-Chili, and superdark 75% Cacao are just some of the flavors you can pick up around town (or order from their website). The tours show guests how their artisan chocolate is made and, did we mention, samples are offered? Check out their Facebook page for tour updates.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nashville-TN/Olive-and-Sinclair-Chocolate-Co/100124016696522

Olive & Sinclair Factory Tours : Fridays @ 4:30pm
1404 McGavock Pike, Suite C, 37216

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February 22, 2012

348.2. Ford Our Kids Soup Sunday

It’s soup season! And Ford Our Kids Soup Sunday is a great chance to try soup from more that 50 local Nashville restaurants – all while supporting a great cause: Our Kids. It’s a family-friendly event at LP Field. There’s soup of course, children’s activities, a silent auction and celebrity judges. You can try soup from restaurants like 1808 Grille, Burger Up, Copper Kettle, Local Taco, Fish & Co., Noshville, Midtown Cafe, Antonio’s, Table 3, Watermark and a ton of others.

http://ourkidscenter.com/events/2012-ford-kids-soup-sunday/

Ford Our Kids Soup Sunday : Sunday, February 26, 2012 : LP Field : Club Level West

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February 21, 2012

347.2. CONCACAF Olympic-Qualifying Soccer

Soccer in Nashville, you say? YES! Each time pro-soccer plays in Nashville, we break attendance records from the previous appearance. Nashville has seen exhibition games and Olympic-qualifying matches play at LP Field. This time, we’re getting the CONCACAF U-23 Championship, qualifying for the 2012 London Olympic Games! The US, Canada, El Salvador and Cuba are playing six games over three days this March.
Thursday, March 22: El Salvador vs. Canada @ 5:30pm and USA vs. Cuba @ 8pm

Saturday, March 24: Cuba vs. El Salvador @ 3:30pm and USA vs. Canada @ 6pm

Monday, March 26: Canada vs. Cuba at 5:30pm and USA vs. El Salvador @ 8pm

The teams with the two best records advance to the semifinals in Kansas City.

Individual tickets and group tickets are on sale now at ussoccer.com. You should go and help Nashville break another record!

http://www.ussoccer.com/Schedule-Tickets/2012/2012-CONCACAF-U23-Championship-LP-Field.aspx

CONCACAF Olympic-Qualifying Soccer : March 22, 24, 26 : LP Field

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February 20, 2012

346.2. Yazoo Mardi Crawl

It may not be Bourbon Street. It’s better! Local brew favorite Yazoo is hosting a Mardi Crawl on Fat Tuesday. Meet at the Beer Sellar (107 Church Street, downtown) at 7pm for the first of 5 stops for the night. Follow the crawl and you’ll end up there, too, at the end of the night for some prize giveaways to the partygoers that hang on for every stop – Mardi Crawl King & Queen, Best Beads and Most Beads. The crawl is free, but you’ll have to pay for drinks, of course. We don’t need be in the bayou. Celebrate Music City style!

Yazoo Mardi Crawl : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 7pm : Starting Point: Beer Sellar – 107 Church Street, 37201

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February 19, 2012

345.2. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is 160 acres of protected land in northwestern Williamson County, just south of Nashville in Brentwood. Ponds, fields and woods make up the space. Groundhogs, deer, raccoons, turtles and owls live here. And, of course, some amazing plants and flowers. Visitation is by reservation only. But they do have special events that invite guests to the sanctuary. They’re doing a President’s Day Big Tree Hike on Monday, Feb. 20, from 1-3pm. The hike walks you through some BIG trees (older than George Washington!) and you can see stone walls almost as old as the Revolutionary War. The hike is open to all ages. They also host volunteer sessions to help maintain the area. Check their website for details.

http://www.owlshill.org

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary : 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood, 37027

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February 18, 2012

344.2. Jackson’s Bar & Bistro

Brunch, lunch, dinner, late night, drinks, and a neighborhood feel. Cozy up next to the hanging fireplace or one of the two bars. Or enjoy the big patio on a nice day or night and watch the bustling Hillsboro Village. Possibly best-known for their Buffalo feathers and cookie-dough egg rolls (seriously ridiculously delicious), their menu also features shrimp & grits, panini, wraps, pastas and salads. For the thirsty, they have a ton of beers, including high-gravity options, specialty cocktails, wines and coffee drinks. Gorge and people-watch.

http://jacksonsbarandbistro.com/nashville

Jackson’s Bar & Bistro : 1800 21st Avenue, 37212

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February 17, 2012

343.2. Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s

Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s is a live concert series at the Tennessee State Museum that’s taped for the nationwide PBS television series. 30-minute episodes feature original singer/songwriters of Americana, bluegrass, blues and folk music. Who and where is Hippie Jack’s? He’s the guy (along with his wife) that started this whole thing. Americana roots jam sessions at their farm. They started shooting it and producing a show for the smallest affiliate in the country. Six years later, the show’s available to every PBS station in the country! Anyone can go to a show recording. It’s free and open to the public. The next performance taping is tonight with Guy Clark, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Since it’s free, seating is first-come, first-served. So, get their early.

http://www.myhippiejack.com/

Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s : Tennessee State Museum

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February 16, 2012

342.2. Green Fleet Hub

It’s a triple threat – bicycle messengers/pedal apparel/bicycle tours! Green Fleet Hub is home to the Green Fleet Messengers, Nashville’s original bicycle courier service. The Hub, their store, sells unique cycle apparel and accessories. AND they’re offering guided bicycle tours of Nashville this spring! Ride for 2-3 hours and stop at 2-3 spots to discover Music City on two wheels.

http://www.greenfleethub.com/

Green Fleet Hub : 1579 Edgehill Avenue, 37212

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February 15, 2012

341.2. Scoreboard Bar & Grill

One of Nashville’s delicacies is hot chicken. And Scoreboard has it hot! For the brave palates out there, they have Satan’s Tongue hot chicken. For everyone else, there’s Sissy, Mild, Medium and Hot. Food Network show “Heat Seekers” was recently at Scoreboard doing what they do – seeking heat. The episode will air March 19 (http://www.foodnetwork.com/heat-seekers/nashville/index.html). But even if you’re not into the fiery fowl, Scoreboard also serves up burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and smokey ribs.

http://www.scoreboardbar.net

Scoreboard Bar & Grill : 2408 Music Valley Drive, 37214 (across from Gaylord Opryland)

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February 14, 2012

340.2. The Art of Yazoo Brewery

If you drink in Nashville, you have to try local brew Yazoo. The 9-year-old brewery was so successful in Nashville, it can now be found in stores, restaurants and bars throughout the Southeast. The Art of Yazoo is an opportunity to learn about the art of making beer, the thoughts and inspirations behind each brew and the best part – you get to taste it all! From the popular Pale Ale to the pitch dark smokey Sue. And even better, founder and Brew Master Linus Hall will lead the tasting. This event is open to anyone 21 and older. ID will be required, of course.

http://patron.tpac.org/main.taf?p=9,5,1&ProductionID=2352

The Art of Yazoo Brewery : February 23, 2012 : War Memorial Auditorium : Across from TPAC between 6th & 7th Avenues