Nashville restaurant scene gears up for extra busy holiday season
Writer: Mirella Franzese
November 2024 — Nashville expects a rush of holiday visitors this week as a record-breaking 1.9 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays in Music City, according to an AAA news release.
Eateries all over the city are set to receive a burst of new activity over the five-day period, which runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, as a result.
Nashville’s restaurant scene is set to impress this Thanksgiving, with many local establishments offering special menus that put a Southern spin on traditional holiday fare like roast turkey and pumpkin pie. Numerous eateries will remain open throughout the holiday weekend, providing a convenient alternative to home-cooked meals. (Visit Music City has a great spread of places to check out for Turkey Day.)
Among them are Luogo, an upscale Italian spot, in the Gulch Neighborhood; Blue Aster, a “locally-inspired” culinary destination located inside the Conrad Hotel in Midtown; The Bar and Kitchen at Countrypolitan Hotel in the Downtown area, which will host a special live performance by country artist Candi Carpenter; The Restaurant at the luxury W Nashville Hotel,; and Mimo, the Four Seasons Hotel Tuscan dining experience.
And for those planning to cook at home, it’s worth noting that Nashville’s supermarkets and major food retailers — including Publix, Sam’s Club, and Target — will be closing their doors on Thanksgiving day. “All Publix stores are closed to allow our associates to enjoy the holiday with family and friends,” Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous told The Tennessean.
In addition to shedding a light on Nashville’s main culinary destinations, Visit Music City is promoting a collection of special Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed events for holiday visitors, which will last from November through January.
Some of the highly-anticipated events include the Thanksgiving Museum Fun Day, A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Holiday Lights at Cheekwood botanical gardens, The Big 98’s Friendsgiving at the Grand Ole Opry House, and the CMA Awards — one of the most prestigious award shows for country music artists, which was broadcast live this Wednesday.
Local sports teams will also bring more foot traffic over the break as the Tennessee State Tigers face off against Southeast Missouri at Nissan Stadium, and the Nashville Predators go up against both the Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Lighting at Bridgestone Area on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29, respectively.
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