The XPLR.NASH Podcast

Ditching the Big Box Stores | Episode 321

Episode Summary

Virtual concerts could be the answer to saving downtown Nashville. One non-profit announces a fall festival this month. Could this be Nashville’s first true festival since the pandemic? Plus, we’ll share our favorite local shops that could replace your shopping at big box stores.

Episode Notes

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Events

• Rescheduled Events
  • http://nashvilleguru.com/nashville-events
• Chihuly at Cheekwood | Cheekwood | Sat. July 18th - January 10th 2021
  • https://cheekwood.org/calendar/chihuly-at-cheekwood/

Nash News

• Nashville COVID-19 Response
  • https://www.asafenashville.org/roadmap-for-reopening-nashville/
• Virtual concert series aims to rescue Nashville's independent music venues from closing
  • https://www.newschannel5.com/news/virtual-concert-series-aims-to-rescue-nashvilles-independent-music-venues-from-closing
• Cheekwood announces annual fall festival to kick off September 19
  • https://fox17.com/news/local/cheekwood-announces-annual-fall-festival-to-kick-off-september-19-nashville-tennessee-pumpkins-halloween-things-to-do-family-flowers-chihuly
  • https://luckyladdfarms.com/nashville-tn-pumpkin-patch.html

Where to shop locally in place of a big box store

• Grocery 
  • Plaza Mariachi 
    • https://mazfresco.com/
    • https://plazamariachi.com/
  • Turnip Truck
    • http://theturniptruck.com/
• Hardware
  • Hillsboro Hardware
    • https://www.hillsborohardware.net/
  • Cumberland Hardware
    • https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hardware-Store/Cumberland-Hardware-Co-119196928132823/
• Clothing
  • Blush 
    • https://blushboutiques.com/
  • Two Old Hippies
    • https://www.twooldhippies.com/
  • White’s Mercantile
    • https://whitesmercantile.com/ 
  • Shopping & Fashion | Visit Nashville TN
    • https://www.visitmusiccity.com/trip-ideas/shopping-fashion

Local Artist Feature - Corey Dakota 

• Tequila Silver Lining
  • https://open.spotify.com/track/67CsDCmwXzMt2M5pfUNW3d?si=s-ByN0dKTtqwHUBEdxqErg

Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist

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