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Ole Smoky Distillery can be a really fun place to eat, drink and hangout, especially on warm weather days. This establishment features a variety of dining and entertainment options, including a variety of bars, a whiskey and beer garden, a dining room, and a variety of souvenir shops. Its live entertainment and large-screen televisions are also available. Guests can also enjoy beverages and snacks by the glass. Now, I am going to be honest, you may not see many of us, Black folks, there but this place is amazing for large groups. If you have a large group that wants to get out to enjoy small bites, games, and drinks, this is a dope spot for a chill gathering. Parking sucks and is a little expensive but there are plenty of parking lots that may have reasonable pricing within walking distance. If you are in town visiting it is in…

My mom bought my brother and I a Briggs and Riley suitcase for Christmas a couple years back, and it’s legit the best suitcase ever. Some people believe that luggage brand Briggs & Riley is the best for frequent travelers. However, is this really true? I am going to list out the pros and cons, and also why it is considered the best suitcase brand. For reference, I have a carry on but this is like a powerhouse of a carry on. Despite being a phenomenal packer, I have packed enough for a week or more in this carry on. With tons of room and a light weight design this by far has been the best bag I have ever owned. On a website called CleverJourney they listed out the Best Luggage Brands including Briggs & Riley, TravelPro, Samsonite, Tumi and more. They ranked each brand in 8 categories including…

Here is all of what I could find that is going on in Nashville November 4, through November 6. I focus on Black events, family events or just fun events. Friday, November 4 Soulful Friday1618 Jefferson St.7- 10pTickets: $8.50 Film: Outta the MuckFisk University7:30 Show: Ping Rose & The Anti-HereosBlack Rabbit9:30p Nashville Black MarketNashville Farmers Market5-10 Saturday, November 5 Create Your Own Mimosa BarAssembly Food Hall10-3p Fall Festival & Petting ZooBig Machine Distillery11am – 4p (Through Sunday) Frist Art Crawl5-8p Happy HourWillie B’s6p Privilegeat Ainsworth10-3a Funky Good Time5 Spot10-3a Red Velvet Burlesque Show115 2nd Ave N5-6 Creative Girls Rock Charity Sneaker BallOz Arts Nashville7-11:30p Sunday, November 6 Drag BrunchUnion Tavern10:30-1p Lit & Fit Yoga BrunchFlamingo Cocktail Club9:30-10:30 Brunch SundaysEG &MC11a

As a Black influencer who posts about things to do, mostly in Nashville, I have noticed I don’t receive many collaborations, or even “thank you’s” from businesses. Whether I have posted about that business or not. The only people who ever want to collaborate with me are Black or ethnic. Only once have I have worked with a company that is not Black owned. Whim App, might not be Black owned but focuses on diverse voices that are hyper local, so, I was a great fit for them. I have gone out of my way to not give negative feedback about spaces and just talk about the facts, so that people can decide for themselves. That will now end. I am here to showcase life in this world especially Nashville, where I live, as a Black person. And, my content is never for businesses it is for my followers. I am…

There are a lot of tun things to do in Nashville this weekend. I would like to apologize in advance for not adding the links to the events but you can google any of the names to find ticketing information about each event. As Friday October 21st Boo at the Zoo-Nashville Zoo 5pmNashville Flea Market presents Harvest Fest 8a-5p(also on Saturday and Sunday)Slaughterhouse 2022 Haunt Season 7pVanessa Williams at the Nashville Symphony 8pTunnel of Terror at Washtopia in Smyrna 8pmPenny and the Dimes Drag show 9p @ its 5 oclock somewhere in SmyrnaFriday the 13th pt 3 in 3D at the Full Moon Cineplex 9pHouse of Spirits: Casa Vega- A Haunted Cocktail at the women’s club of Nashville 6:30p-8:30p3rd annual Give Cancer the Boot Breast cancer walk 8:30aStory time with Cruella De Vil at Brilliant Sky Toys Books 10aBoo and Brews Halloween show at Craft Brewed Nashville 7p Saturday October 22nd Lipton…

What is your favorite morning drink? Nashville has some amazing coffee shops and cafes. If you are like me and work from home it is nice to get out the house and work from a new space even for couple hours. I have been drinking coffee since I can remember, although when I was a kid it was mostly milk I loved the activity of it. Having a good cup of matcha or coffee just sets the tone for the day. If you are tired of going to the chain coffee shops such as Starbucks, there are a ton of places you can try locally that you can also work from. Some of these places are Black owned, some have patios, some have beautiful aesthetics. Sweetwaters Cafe (Lennox Village) Funny Library (Virgin Hotel) All People (East Nashville) Poindexter (Graduate Hotel) Bongo Java (Multiple locations) Frothy Monkey (multiple locations) Crema (Two…

Ainsworth has been in Nashville at least 7 years and has cemented itself into the culture of the city. Located in what they are now calling Aertson Midtown on 21st Ave S. near Vanderbilt University. It is one of three locations in the US including Hoboken and Chelsea. Ainsworth is perfect if you are looking for a restaurant with aesthetic and the vibes. Their decor does a fantastic job of showcasing personality that is often lacking in Nashville restaurants. You walk into the restaurant through an archway covered in faux plants and lights making you feel as though you are walking into a new city. Although The Ainsworth is not my favorite restaurant, I don’t mind going whenever someone else suggests we go. Despite having impressive menu items including gold covered chicken wings (which they no longer have on their menu), mac & cheese burger and $15 bottles of champagne…

TSU Homecoming 2022 There are a lot of events happening this weekend for TSU homecoming weekend and I am here to give you everything that I could find going on during homecoming weekend. Thursday Oct 6th 1. Day Drinking at the Hunnii Pot Bar and Lounge 7p-10p 3 for1 drinks and $20 pitchers 2. #TBT 9pm at Studio 615 with Mya preforming live 3. Krew love presents TSU Homecoming welcome party at 1002 Buchanan St 9:30p-2:30a 4. TSU HC Cocktail hour YAY YAY’S on Jefferson St 5p-8p 5. Alumni Black out Ft. Doug E. Fresh at Wildhorse Saloon 8p 6. Liquid lounge Hydration therapy party at Nashville underground 105 Broadway 10p-a    7. Homecoming concert 7p                                                                    …

There’s something special about visiting a pumpkin patch and going on hayrides. Maybe it’s the crisp autumn air, or the anticipation of carving a jack-o-lantern. Whatever the reason, pumpkin patches are a great way to spend an autumn afternoon. Here are a few tips to make sure you have a great time. The best and worst part of fall is that the weather can’t make up its mind. One day it’s a beautiful sunny day, and the next it’s cold and rainy. However, no matter what the weather is like, there are plenty of fun fall activities to do, like visiting pumpkin patches. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy visiting a pumpkin patch. Here are some of the best places to go on hayrides, mazes and pumpkin patches: Cheekwood Harvest Tuesday- Sunday 9a-5p 1200 Through Oct. 27, 2022 Nashville Fall Festival Friday 3p-8p, saturday 9a-8p, and sunday…

Have you ever finished eating and then said “I want something sweet”? Yeah? I know you have because you are here with me. If you are in Nashville The Baked Bear is a very satisfying option to feed your sweet tooth. It is located on Division. The Baked Bear is a chain restaurant but it does not give you cookie cutter (all pun intended) plain jane food. This is an ice cream sandwich shop which allows you to choose from one of their signature options or build your own ice cream sandwich or ice cream cone. For sandwiches, you can choose between variety of flavor cookies or brownies. Then you choose your ice cream, then your toppings. Lastly, you decide if you want it warmed up or not. It just that simple and yes, it is THAT good. It is a fantastic sweet treat!! Just know, parking sucks and there…