HAPPY 2026! + APP LAUNCH

welcome to january — and welcome to a big moment!

the nashville times app officially launches 01.01.26 🖤
and january is stacked with things to do.

from concerts and comedy shows to markets, wellness events, sports, and winter-only experiences - this month proves nashville does not slow down after the holidays.

this newsletter is your no-scroll, no-guesswork guide to january. save it. share it. use it.

• january is packed (yes, even in winter)
• the nashville times app is live 🎉
• new restaurants just opened
• concerts, sports, wellness, shopping + more
• full january calendar lives in the app
• fomo officially ends here!

after months of building, organizing, testing, and listening to what you wanted — the nashville times app is officially here (in trial mode).

inside the app:
★ a live, always-updated events calendar
★ curated things to do
★ local favorites, hidden gems & seasonal happenings
★ an easier way to plan your weeks + weekends

this newsletter will always exist.
the app just makes it faster, easier, and more interactive.

👉 download the web app below + start exploring!

(another email coming soon with full app details)

the first 50 people to become a member of the app receives a discount as you all are founders and my trial runners ;)

use code SUBSCRIBER20

see instructions for download here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS-_S83Eso5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

sneak peak below!

★ buy predators tickets early — weekend games sell out fast
★ dress in layers — january swings from 30s (or colder) to 60s
★ check opry schedules weekly — winter ryman shows are added often!
★ make restaurant reservations — popular spots still book up
★ follow venues on social — last-minute shows + ticket deals pop up regularly!

these are the five most recently opened spots that nashville hasn’t stopped talking about.

★ moto moda – wedgewood-houston
new york–style pizza with vintage motorsport vibes and italian-inspired classics

★ culaccino italian restaurant + bar – downtown
handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and curated wines

★ sushi-san – 12 south
japanese eatery led by master sushi chef kaze chan

★ craig’s – the gulch
california-based restaurant serving elevated american cuisine

★ the sicilian butcher – wedgewood-houston
chef-driven spot focused on authentic sicilian cuisine

★ opry at the ryman (winter run) – jan 2
★ bluebird at the symphony – jan 11
★ ruston kelly – jan 17
★ music in the city 2026 feat. jason aldean – jan 20 (21+)
★ nashville: the encore tour – jan 25

★ justin willman – jan 15 – tpac
★ book club trivia: heir of fire – jan 25 & 27 – zanies (teams of 2–8, reservations required)
★ secret message party (singles night) – jan 3 – the blue room (ages 25–35)

★ time travel half marathon / 10k / 5k – jan 3 – two rivers park
★ moonlight wellness: yoga, sound bath + spa night – jan 7
★ moonlight wellness: yoga, sound bath + spa night – jan 14
★ moonlight wellness: yoga, sound bath + spa night – jan 21
★ moonlight wellness: yoga, sound bath + spa night – jan 28
★ nashville weightlifting new years open – jan 17

★ statement franklin – jan 6–10 – the factory at franklin
tues–fri 10am–8pm • sat 8am–2pm
★ grand opening: slow burn bookshop – jan 10–11, 11am–6pm – 604 gallatin ave #208
★ rolling hills community center thrift store – now open – thursdays, 10am–5pm

★ vanderbilt vs. lsu – jan 4
★ vanderbilt vs. alabama – jan 7
★ vanderbilt vs. missouri – jan 8

★ predators vs. new york islanders – jan 8
★ predators vs. chicago blackhawks – jan 10
★ predators vs. washington capitals – jan 11
★ predators vs. edmonton oilers – jan 13
★ predators vs. buffalo sabres – jan 20
★ predators vs. ottawa senators – jan 22
★ predators vs. utah mammoth – jan 24

★ ncaa fcs championship game – jan 5
★ monster jam: freestyle mania – jan 17–18
★ harlem globetrotters – jan 31

★ dart mixer by woogirling – jan 4, 1–3pm – villager tavern (rsvp via @woogirling)
★ frostfire ball – jan 24 – emerson hall (21+)

★ scouts consignment spring/summer sale – consignor registration opens jan 5 at 8am

★ tennessee songwriters week – jan 25–feb 7
★ now open: sushi row – open daily 11am–10pm

doing dry january? nashville understood the assignment.

many breweries and cocktail bars are offering zero-proof cocktails and na beer options, making it easy to plan nights out around concerts, games, and events - minus the hangover.

january is also a great month to snag reservations at popular restaurants near major venues, especially on weeknights.

this newsletter is the highlight reel.

the full january event list — including weekday plans, smaller events, and last-minute additions — lives inside the nashville times app.

👉 check the full january calendar here.

whether you’ve been reading since day one or just joined — thank you for trusting me to be your go-to for what’s happening in this city.

this is just the beginning.

lose the fomo. join the fun.

oh p.s - use code SUBSCRIBER20 for 20% your app membership (the first 100 people)

— kyndall

too many spots to list here — grab the full trivia schedule at the link below! broken down by day and time!

i appreciate all of you!

love, the nashville times newsletter team!

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