The Journal
Neighborhood guides, dated calendars, and stories from this corner of East Nashville. Event articles remain available as an archive; check their dates before making plans.
Dated guide · through Jan 3, 2027
The last season in the current Nissan Stadium: Titans home games, TSU, the Music City Bowl, and the 2027 calendar for the new building, from Zach Bryan to Kenny Chesney. What's on, and why the walk from East Nashville beats the parking lot.
Read →Dated guide · through Nov 29, 2026
Two Olivia Rodrigo arena nights, a Friendsgiving bill at the Opry House, three Brett Eldredge Ryman shows and The Beast's annual post-Thanksgiving party. Here is how Thanksgiving week lines up from Five Points.
Read →Dated guide · through Oct 31, 2026
Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, and Five Points is throwing a free block party for it. All Hallows East, The Beast's two Halloweens, a dog costume contest at East Park, and the pop-ups worth the walk up Gallatin.
Read →Dated guide · through Nov 8, 2026
The first full weekend of November stacks two Bridgestone arena nights, four Carrie Underwood Opry shows, Dwight Yoakam at the Ryman and a Preds game. Here is how the four days line up from Five Points.
Read →Dated guide · through Oct 25, 2026
The TN Hot Sauce Expo takes East Park, TSU and the Titans both play Nissan Stadium, and The Beast throws a 90s Halloween party. All of it on one weekend, all of it on this side of the river.
Read →Dated guide · through Oct 31, 2026
The October 2026 calendar for The Basement East, a block from The Eighteen. Russian Circles, The Linda Lindas, Aaron Lee Tasjan's album release, and a Halloween night that runs from a kids' matinee to a late-night rave.
Read →Dated guide · through Nov 9, 2026
Jason Isbell's six-night October residency, Tom Jones, the Beach Boys and the Sho-Bud Showcase. What's still ahead at the Mother Church this autumn, and how to do a Ryman night from the east side.
Read →Dated guide · through Sep 19, 2026
An archived guide to AmericanaFest 2026, September 15–19: East Nashville venues, the Tuesday market, and Wednesday Honors & Awards. The festival has ended.
Read →The famous hot chicken finally crossed the river. A 7,100-square-foot hangar with games, TVs, a patio, and six heat levels. Open late, built for groups, about 1.3 miles up Gallatin from the door.
Read →East Nashville's big room is a block from our door. What to expect, how to get tickets, where to eat first, and why the locals call it The Beast.
Read →New York's 70-year-old Ukrainian restaurant opened its first location outside the city at 921 Woodland, next door to The Basement East. Pierogi, borscht, and a late kitchen for after the show.
Read →A weekend in East Nashville without setting foot on Broadway: coffee, records, rooftop sunsets, and the best dance floor on the east side.
Read →Dated guide · through Sep 19, 2026
Archived lodging context for AmericanaFest 2026, September 15–19. The festival has ended; confirm future dates and group arrangements with the organizer and Kasa.
Read →Michelin listed Cafe Roze. The James Beard Foundation shortlisted Kisser. East Nashville isn't the scrappy side of town anymore, it's where the food is.
Read →Which east-side restaurants need a reservation weeks out, which are walk-in only, and exactly when to show up. The guide nobody writes and everybody needs.
Read →Dated guide · through Sep 6, 2026
Archived guide to the September 6, 2026 Music City Kickoff at Nissan Stadium. The date has passed; practical East Bank context for future stadium visits.
Read →Dated guide · through Aug 8, 2026
Once a year Five Points shuts down for a free two-day festival about a tomato. Costumes encouraged. Here's how to do it without losing your mind or your parking spot.
Read →No-menu cocktails at Attaboy, tiki on the Pearl Diver patio, and the beer gardens locals actually use. A drinking guide to the east side, by walking distance.
Read →The east side's restaurant scene, sorted: date night, late night, group hangs, and the all-day café that solves everything.
Read →The creative center of gravity in Nashville crossed the river years ago. Here's what that means for where you eat, drink, and stay.
Read →1600 Woodland Street. Sourdough loaves, morning pastries, and sandwiches from a Tartine-trained baker. Open 8–4 daily, walking distance from The Eighteen.
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