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This holiday season, country music hitmaker Darryl Worley will headline a brand-new, multi-week dinner show residency as part of Gaylord Opryland’s 40th annual A Country Christmas. Known for major hits like “Have You Forgotten?,” “I Miss My Friend,” “Tennessee River Run,” and “Awful, Beautiful Life,” Worley will perform holiday classics and many of his career chart-toppers. Additionally, he’s invited several friends to help ring in the season. The dinner show, titled Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays, will feature special guests Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Deana Carter, Billy Dean, Andy Griggs, and Billy Gilman, performing with Worley on select dates. “Christmas has always been a special time for my family,” explains Worley. “Growing up, we never had a lot of excessive things, but my parents made sure Christmas was not just about the presents but about the experience and meaning of the season. I am so grateful to Gaylord Opryland for giving me a chance to share ...

ICE!, the annual holiday tradition at Gaylord Hotels, returns to Gaylord Opryland Resort beginning November 10, 2023, through January 1, 2024. Using more than two million pounds–or 1,000 tons–of ice, the resort will debut a brand-new ICE! theme, “The Polar Express”, based upon the beloved Warner Bros. holiday film, as part of the resort’s 40th annual A Country Christmas event. The enchanting tale will be brought to life in ice sculpture form by a team of 40 world-class ice artisans from Harbin, China. The holiday celebration continues with a brand-new Christmas dinner show and a variety of festive activities including ice skating, ice tubing, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and so much more. As guests enter ICE! featuring “The Polar Express”, they will embark on a magical adventure to the North Pole, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the true spirit of Christmas. The attraction features nine scenes from the heart-warming tale in hand-carved sculptures made of ice inc...

Zoolumination has made a grand comeback to Nashville Zoo after a two-year hiatus. After a record-breaking turnout of nearly 150,000 guests in 2019 this year’s festival is bigger and brighter than ever. Nashville Zoo glows with more than 1,000 authentic, custom-made silk Chinese lanterns displayed throughout the nearly three miles of Zoo pathways. Visitors can expect one-of-a-kind lantern structures exquisitely constructed featuring animals, colorful scenes, picturesque walkways, mythical beasts, dragons and more. Zoolumination currently runs Thursdays through Sundays through February 4. Single night admission to Zoolumination is $19 for adults and $15 for children (ages 2-22). Members save $2 per single admission ticket. Enjoy unlimited visits throughout the duration of the event with the Platinum Pass  which is $29 for adults and $21 for children (ages 2-12). Children under age 2 are free. Please note that advanced tickets are required and it is a rain or shine event. Nash...

Nashville will ring in the New Year on December 31st at Bicentennial Park located at 600 James Robertson Parkway. This year marks the  14th New Year’s Eve  event and  sixth year at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park . Mayor John Cooper and the Fisk Jubilee Singers will take the stage at Bicentennial Park at  6:15 p.m. Music Note:  The red Music Note that will be dropped at midnight CT is 16 feet tall and approximately 400 pounds. It is made of aluminum and acrylic and contains more than 28,140 LED pixels. The Music Note tower is 138 feet tall. Fireworks: Two-minute display at the stroke of midnight CT when the Music Note drops. Selfie Stations:  There are four selfie stations with giant props this year: 2023 sign near the Bell Carillon is 10 feet tall and includes 1,000 LED puck lights. Advance Financial Picture Frame is also near Bell Carillon with the state Capitol, the concert stage and Music Note tower as your backdrop. Red light-up Music Note sign ...

All-star collaborations for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by country music stars and GRAMMY®-nominated artists Jimmie Allen and Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith were announced. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE from Music City, Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT; 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Collaborations throughout the night will include Jimmie Allen And Flo Rida, Kelsea Ballerini And Wynonna Judd, Sheryl Crow And Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller With King Calaway, Thomas Rhett With Riley Green, and Zac Brown Band With The War And Treaty. It was also just revealed that CMT’s Cody Alan and WCBS’ Lonnie Quinn will go live from New York City for the ball drop in Times Square before the Nashville crowd rings in the New Year in Central Time. The full lineup of artists set to perform includes Jason Aldean, Jimmie...

If you are looking to ring in the new year with a celebration, we’ve found some places in Nashville. Shiners NYE at Woolworth Theatre 223 Rep. John Lewis Way N. 8:30 pm Join the Shiner family for this special edition of their family reunion. This over the top cirque meets comedy show is just what you need to start off your New Year the right way. Enjoy a 3 hour open bar with ticket purchase as well as access to The Twisted Wool Ultra Lounge (located downstairs at the Woolworth Theatre) after party. Hosted by reality stars Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor! This event is 21+. Buy tickets here. VIP Tables and Packages Available at 615.445.7400 ext 101 Redneck Riviera 208 Broadway, Nashvillle The party starts at 9:00 pm at Redneck Riviera. NYE Party General Admission – $300 Includes: Express Entry to the venue, entry fee, Access to private party on our second floor, three hour open bar package (domestic beer and well liquor only) party favors, champagn...

During this time of year, Google search for baby names was up over 200 percent. In a recent study, Absolute Digital Media found the most popular festive baby name around the world is Maria. Here are other key findings from the study. Maria is the most common female baby name worldwide, with more than 61 million with this moniker If you’re looking for a traditional, yet festive first name for a boy, then David is most popular, ranking 13th worldwide! 54 of the most popular festive baby names in the world are most prevalent in the United States . New parents in Nigeria tend to choose festive baby names with 13 of the most popular names featured. Approximately 3,782,165 people around the world are named Jesus with it being most prevalent in Mexico . See the list of most popular baby names below. https://dicksoncountysource.com/what-is-the-most-popular-christmas-baby-name/?feed_id=12981&_unique_id=63ac64f1b7439

Big 7 Travel released its “50 Best Places to Spend NYE 2022” and Nashville makes the list. Big 7 Travel asked its social audience of 1.5 million people where they like to celebrate New Years’ Eve and combined the data with new superstar events to find the best places to toast a new year. Nashville was named the 4th Best Place to Spend New Year’s Eve 2022. Noted as the best place for friends, Big 7 Travel stated, “Nashville’s Big Bash really is a blowout affair, with hours of live music, fireworks and the signature night Music Note Drop, featuring a lineup of some of the best musicians in the city and many, many confetti canyons. This year’s marathon country special will feature the likes of Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Zac Brown Band and LittleBig  Town.” Here’s the top ten places to celebrate. Find the complete list here. Melbourne – Australia Toronto – Canada Cape Town – South Africa Nashville – United States Sydney – Australia Paris –...

By Ashley Irwin Christmas is over. Some of us may already be thinking about taking down our Christmas decor, including the Christmas tree, while others may procrastinate as taking down all the decor can be time-consuming. While there isn't really a set time to take down your Christmas tree, there are a handful of dates that have become traditional days to pack up all the holiday decor. According to an article written by Melissa Dunlap for SheKnows.com , there are three specific dates that are often used as the perfect day to take down the Christmas tree: December 31st, January 5th, and January 6th. Some people believe that you may have bad luck in the New Year if you take your Christmas tree down after midnight on December 31st. If you are superstitious, you may want to take the tree down before midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid any bad luck in the next year. January 5th is considered the 12th Day of Christmas, so some people use this day as a way to gain closur...

Everybody has their favorite holiday movies. The ones they watch every year to get them into the spirit of things. Some have to watch the classics, others are into comedies, or romances, or even horror movies. There has been something made for everyone. Here are some movies from many different genres that bring a Christmas smile when watching them. Holiday Inn (1942) This is the movie that introduced the song “White Christmas” written by Irving Berlin, sung by Bing Crosby. It is about an inn that is only open on holidays and the twisty love lives of the people who perform there. One interesting fact, Pearl Harbor was bombed on the day they were filming the Fourth of July segment. Scrooge (1970) There are many, many movies that tell the story of “A Christmas Carol”, including one with the Muppets, but this musical version really sticks thanks to the performance of Albert Finney as a very distasteful Ebenezer Scrooge. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Song “Thank Y...

We know some of you like the stress of shopping at the very last minute on Christmas Eve, and others may have overlooked that one gift you had on your last but failed to purchase. Others may be planning a meal, and need to know when the grocery stores are open. Here’s a list of stores open on Christmas Eve 2022 so far. Apple : Apple stores have typically remained open until at least 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Best Buy : The majority of Best Buy locations have opened their doors from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the past, and you could even order online for in-store pickup on Christmas Eve. Orders are usually ready in an hour. Bed, Bath & Beyond : Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Big Lots: In the past, regularly stay open until 10 p.m. CVS : Most stores open regular hours but pharmacy hours will vary. Dillard’s : Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. DICK’S Sporting Goods : Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. GameStop: Last year, most of the video-game stores stayed open until 6 p.m....

Tennessee State Parks will ring in the New Year with the annual First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 in parks across Tennessee. The hikes are for all ages and abilities and will be held at nearly all of the 57 state parks. Hikers are also encouraged to enjoy overnight stays at campsites, cabins or lodge rooms at parks throughout the state. The hikes are an opportunity to start the year with those New Year’s resolutions for good health or simply to enjoy the beauty of nature in the state parks. Many parks have their own special features for the hikes, and details for the individual parks can be found here. Hikers are urged to prepare for the weather, have sturdy footwear, and bring water and snacks. The First Day Hikes are part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. They begin Tennessee State Parks’ annual Signature Hikes series held throughout the year. While Tennesseans are encouraged to participate in First Day Hikes, visitors are reminded that the ...

This year Nashville is number 26 on Lawnstarter’s list of Best Cities to Ice Skate . Usually reserved for places with snowier climates, when rating cities to receive a ranking they looked at access to ice rinks, skating lessons, and hockey equipment. Of course, they also considered climate conditions and local popularity based on hockey teams, figure skating competitions, and Google searches. Nashville is one of only two Southern cities in the top 30 on the list, the other being Huntsville, Alabama. Out of two hundred cities ranked in the country, Nashville MSA rates 35 in rink access, 14 in gear access, 30 in access to skating lessons, 12 in popularity and 48 in climate. The Nashville Predators created hockey love and the increase in youth hockey leagues is sure to be one of the reasons the city has moved up the list. Of course, it is also a lot of fun, especially this time of year. Check out all of the places to skate below! Ford Ice Center Antioch 5264 Hickory Hollow Par...

Kids love to create! This time of year is the perfect time for kids to express their creativity and use their masterpieces as Christmas decor or as gifts for others. Here is a curated list of Christmas crafts your kids are sure to love. Reindeer Mason Jar Bright Kid Fun has an easy tutorial for making the cutest little reindeer from mason jars, candy and a few other easy-to-find items. They make for great displays and even better gifts for those kids care about the most. Paper Plate Christmas Wreath The Glued to My Crafts Blog has the perfect craft that not only looks cute but also serves as a special keepsake for Christmas 2022. With just a few simple items, you can spend quality time together creating a special wreath unlike any other. Fingerprint Christmas Ornaments Mommy Snippets provides easy-to-follow instructions for these one-of-a-kind ornaments. In a matter of minutes, you can create unique designs such as angels, reindeer, snowmen and so much more out of your ch...

It’s the holiday weekend, you may have family in town looking for things to do. We’ve rounded up a list of happenings for the weekend. Visit Santa photo by Donna Vissman In case you changed your mind about your list or you haven’t had time to visit the man in the red suit, we have places where you can see Santa. Read where to see Santa here.  Take a Look at Christmas Lights Stock Photo In between planning your holiday meal, take a break, grab your family and friends to take a look at Christmas tree lights. Find a list of places here.  Attend a Special Holiday Event photo by Donna Vissman We’ve rounded up five special holiday events you can attend this weekend. From an immersive experience to ice skating. Find the list here.  Try a Pop-Up Bar photo courtesy of Harpeth Hotel What can be more festive than sitting in some of your favorite spots decorated with a holiday theme. Here are a few places to check out this season. Go Ice Skating Stock Photo ...

Tis the season to celebrate all of the lights and holiday wonder of this time of year. In case you are looking for a family event, we’ve compiled a list of happenings. Cheekwood’s Holiday Lights photo by Donna Vissman November 19- January 8 Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville You can see one million lights as you walk thru the gardens. See Santa, visit the marketplace, and make s’mores. It’s a Nashville tradition you don’t want to miss. Find more information here.  Jingle Beat Rendering from Jingle Beat November 25- December 31 Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville Jingle Beat will offer both indoor and outdoor experiences, treating visitors to a sensory feast of dazzling color, interactive installations, curated food and beverage offerings, live performances, and light and video spectacles. The story of Jingle Beat pays homage to Santa’s mysterious ability to travel through time and space in order to visit every home...

This year Nashville is number 26 on Lawnstarter’s list of Best Cities to Ice Skate . Usually reserved for places with snowier climates, when rating cities to receive a ranking they looked at access to ice rinks, skating lessons, and hockey equipment. Of course, they also considered climate conditions and local popularity based on hockey teams, figure skating competitions, and Google searches. Nashville is one of only two Southern cities in the top 30 on the list, the other being Huntsville, Alabama. Out of two hundred cities ranked in the country, Nashville MSA rates 35 in rink access, 14 in gear access, 30 in access to skating lessons, 12 in popularity and 48 in climate. The Nashville Predators created hockey love and the increase in youth hockey leagues is sure to be one of the reasons the city has moved up the list. Of course, it is also a lot of fun, especially this time of year. Check out all of the places to skate below! Ford Ice Center Antioch 5264 Hickory Hollow Par...

We know some of you like the stress of shopping at the very last minute on Christmas Eve, and others may have overlooked that one gift you had on your last but failed to purchase. Others may be planning a meal, and need to know when the grocery stores are open. Here’s a list of stores open on Christmas Eve 2022 so far. Apple : Apple stores have typically remained open until at least 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Best Buy : The majority of Best Buy locations have opened their doors from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the past, and you could even order online for in-store pickup on Christmas Eve. Orders are usually ready in an hour. Bed, Bath & Beyond : Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Big Lots: In the past, regularly stay open until 10 p.m. CVS : Most stores open regular hours but pharmacy hours will vary. Dillard’s : Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. DICK’S Sporting Goods : Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. GameStop: Last year, most of the video-game stores stayed open until 6 p.m....

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2022, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023. Live Traffic Map Here AAA expects an estimated 2.6 million Tennesseans to travel between December 23 and January 2 with most of them driving. “With so many people expected to travel Tennessee roadways during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, keeping traffic moving and getting everyone to their destinations safely is our top priority,” said TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “As always, please wear your seatbelt, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and never drink and drive.” Except for a few long-term closures that mu...

Everybody has their favorite holiday movies. The ones they watch every year to get them into the spirit of things. Some have to watch the classics, others are into comedies, or romances, or even horror movies. There has been something made for everyone. Here are some movies from many different genres that bring a Christmas smile when watching them. Holiday Inn (1942) This is the movie that introduced the song “White Christmas” written by Irving Berlin, sung by Bing Crosby. It is about an inn that is only open on holidays and the twisty love lives of the people who perform there. One interesting fact, Pearl Harbor was bombed on the day they were filming the Fourth of July segment. Scrooge (1970) There are many, many movies that tell the story of “A Christmas Carol”, including one with the Muppets, but this musical version really sticks thanks to the performance of Albert Finney as a very distasteful Ebenezer Scrooge. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Song “Thank Y...