🌱 Country Superstar Pop-Up Show + New York Restaurant Comes To NSH

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Nashville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 83 Low: 60.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. Tyler Hubbard, as a solo artist, has achieved his second No. 1 hit on the country charts with "Dancin' In The Country," a song he co-wrote with Keith Urban, Ross Copperman, and Jon Nite for his self-titled debut solo album. To celebrate this milestone and his one-year anniversary as a solo artist, Hubbard performed a surprise concert at Nashville's renowned venue, The Stage. He expressed gratitude to country radio, his fans, and his collaborators for their support and creativity in making this achievement possible. (musicrow.com)
2. Fort Campbell soldier Bradley Cheek is facing charges of rape after allegedly assaulting a friend. The incident occurred when Cheek asked the victim for a ride home after a night out in Nashville, and during the drive, he allegedly made unwanted advances and repeatedly asked for sex. Upon reaching the victim's apartment, Cheek reportedly raped her, despite her objections. Cheek claimed the encounter was consensual but admitted to stopping because it "wasn't right," and he later tried to convince the victim to tell investigators it was a misunderstanding. (WSMV 4)
3. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, a popular burger joint from New York City, has expanded its operations to downtown Nashville, offering its signature burgers, beers, and milkshakes. The grand opening featured a variety of menu items, including their award-winning craft burgers, CrazyShake® milkshakes, and new additions inspired by local tastes. The Nashville location will operate from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and until 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (WSMV 4)

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Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Tuesday, May 23

• Mean Girls Trivia Night At M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers (7:00 PM)
• Three Times A Lady Trio At 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 24

• Beartooth & Trivium Live In Concert At Marathon Music Works (6:30 PM)
• Nashville Sounds Vs. Iowa Cubs At First Horizon Park (6:30 PM)
• Wednesday Night Ramble At Waymore's Guest House & Casual Club (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This week is EMS Week 2023 and the Nashville Fire Department is kicking it off by welcoming its newest group of new EMS hires! EMS Week was authorized back in 1974 by President Gerald Ford as a way to celebrate EMS practitioners and all the important work they do throughout the communities across the nation. (Nashville Fire Department via Facebook)
• The rain didn't stop the BNA 5K on the Runway at the Nashville International Airport over the weekend. Runners from the area gathered in the inclement weather to run for three deserving nonprofits in the state – with plans underway for the 2025 event! (Nashville International Airport via Facebook)
• Only a few more days before the Nashville Flea Market's May Market returns! Shop from over 350 vendors from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28. Read more details at the link. (Nashville Flea Market via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.