Once Upon a Time in France, the French bistro that opened in East Nashville in late 2019, is under new ownership.

Harold “Wayne” Nichols is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, Dec. 11, as Tennessee’s third execution in seven months. His clemency petition rests with Gov. Bill Lee.

A key figure in Music City's baseball lineage was honored Thursday morning with the unveiling of a new mural in E.S. Rose Park.

Democratic state Rep. Caleb Hemmer will not seek reelection in 2026, the lawmaker announced Monday.

After a few years dormant, Lower Broadway institution Ernest Tubb Record Shop is set to make a grand return on Thursday, Nov. 13.

He’s being celebrated by GQ today, so here’s a reup of my September cover interview with noted man MJ Lenderman for @nashvillescene.com. Among other things we talked multitool masculinity, David Berman’s AMA thread and the hilarious (and sympathetic) appeal of the sad sack

Talking with Indigenous comedian Blake Pickens ahead of this year’s IndigeNash, which takes place Nov. 19-23 throughout Nashville.

This week's cover story: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit — ‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’ — puts a spotlight on Muscle Shoals’ rise as a hitmaking recording center.

José Andrés Group has announced it is entering the Nashville market with multiple restaurant and bar concepts opening at W Nashville in early 2026.

Polls opened today in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. The early voting period will end on Wednesday, Nov. 26, with Election Day to follow on Dec. 2.

Check out the hymn-like 'Joni's Song,' Nashville songsmith Tim Easton's annual single benefitting people-and-pets nonprofit SAFPAW.

Jafar Panahi’s powerful, award-winning ‘It Was Just an Accident’ — opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social — reflects on imprisonment, justice and trauma.

The MNPS board has approved a $300,000 settlement for the family of a student killed in a shooting at Antioch High School in January.

A recall effort, an ethics threat and a packed council meeting reflect a divide in local politics.

In an exclusive interview with the Scene, Margot McCormack explains her decision to close her acclaimed Margot Café & Bar after 25 years.

Contributor Joe Nolan on how artist Erica Westenberger uses innovative materials and universal themes to connect with her audience at Neue Welt.

Speaking with Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi CEO Ashley Coffield about legislative priorities and contraceptive misinformation during her state listening tour.

Before high-energy Montreal punks Béton Armé play Drkmttr, P.J. Kinzer talks to the band’s Oli Sasseville about their far-ranging oi! influences.

"I’d wager that many people have certain go-to images of vets. ... Of course, that’s just a small percentage." In 2019, Navy veteran and then-Scene staffer J.R. Lind wrote about Veterans Day.

Opinion, from former Scene editor-in-chief Liz Garrigan: When Tennessee families go hungry, Gov. Bill Lee serves excuses instead of action — and calls it governing.

A former assistant dean at MTSU is suing the school's leaders after she was fired over social media remarks regarding the death of Charlie Kirk.

Tennessee public libraries are launching an “immediate age-appropriateness review” of children’s and teens’ books following a state government directive.

Monday Menu: Chris Chamberlain has the details on what's coming up at Taziki’s, iggy’s, Bastion and more.

Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: How do we expect 16-year-olds to sit in prison for most of their lives when grown men like Casada and Cothren can’t serve two years for their misdeeds?

Critic's Pick: The Dwarves and Blood Vulture open for Virginia shock-rockers GWAR on Tuesday night. https://www.nashvillescene.com/calendar/#/details/critic-s-pick-gwar/17324239/2025-11-11T19

Critic's Pick: "Chezile's 2025 EP 'Alē' is autobiographical and musically innovative." https://www.nashvillescene.com/calendar/#/details/critic-s-pick-chezile/17324237/2025-11-10T19

Critic's Pick: "Street Theatre is back at it this weekend with a decidedly twisted post-Halloween treat — 'ThanksKilling the Musical.'" https://www.nashvillescene.com/calendar/#/details/critic-s-pick-street-theatre-company-thankskilling-the-musical-/17324164/2025-11-09T12

Critic's Pick: "The Autumn Defense — led by Wilco multi-instrumentalists John Stirratt and Pat Sansone — will celebrate the release of Here and Nowhere, their sixth album and first since 2014." https://www.nashvillescene.com/calendar/#/details/critic-s-pick-the-autumn-defense/17324228/2025-11-08T18

'Predator: Badlands' — now playing wide — is a delight, and a crowd-pleasing punch in a monster’s face. Here's senior film critic @jshawhan.bsky.social's review.

A quartet of TSU grads has opened a trio of wing restaurants worth your attention. Chris Chamberlain has more on Official Wings in the latest installment of his Good Hangs series.

Music City musicians — and honorary Nashvillians — from Tyler Childers to Hayley Williams to Shaboozey and beyond were recognized on the 2026 Grammy nominations list.

'Spyboy,' a unique self-titled live album from Emmylou Harris and her 'Wrecking Ball' tour band, gets a reissue today on New West Records. @avparnell.bsky.social interviewed Harris and Buddy Miller about the 1998 release.

Paul McCartney and his longtime band brought an age-defying 150-minute hit parade to Nashville’s The Pinnacle Thursday night. Here’s @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social’s review.

A government contracting document details plans to open a national call center in the greater Nashville area to coordinate efforts to track unaccompanied immigrant children and deport them.

Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren received calls from President Donald Trump on Thursday offering them full pardons for their convictions.

CoreCivic released its third-quarter financial report on Wednesday, noting a total revenue of $580.4 million, up by 18.1 percent from this time last year. The report detailed a net income of $26.3 million, representing an increase of 24.7 percent from the same period last year.

Lovie Olivia’s site-specific installation at Tinney Contemporary confirms her status as one of the area’s best contemporary artists.

Before Angel Du$t comes to Eastside Bowl, P.J. Kinzer talks with main man Justice Tripp about the philosophical intricacies of pushing the envelope in hardcore punk.

Fifteen government officials shared one podium on Thursday afternoon to announce a new Nashville-based joint Homeland Security Task Force at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Courthouse.

Contributor Daryl Sanders catches up with Nashville rock legends The White Animals as they gear up for their final public show, set for Exit/In.

Using virtual reality, a neurodivergent person can practice everyday tasks without risk. Tennessee recently became one of the first states to cover the therapy through Medicaid.

Tired of cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Build this year’s feast from our list of suggested Nashville menu items.

Did you know Tennessee is the birthplace of the for-profit prison industry? Great, important work here from @julianneakers.bsky.social

Great reporting and an important story here from @julianneakers.bsky.social on CoreCivic. Hope you’ll take the time to read!

In honor of Wings recording seven songs in Nashville, J.R. Lind runs down seven songs we’d love to hear Sir Paul McCartney bust out when he plays The Pinnacle tonight.

This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.

Whiskey Wednesday: The Ingram Distillery and Whiskey Jypsi roll out their latest and greatest.

From our 2025 Death Issue: City officials want Nashvillians to enjoy the green space of the City Cemetery, a Metro park.

As they look to grow their line dancing class to larger events, queer line dancing group Lavender Roots Dance Co. sees dancing as a vehicle to community.

The Metro Council’s Nov. 4 meeting saw two hours of public comment from Nashvillians divided on a group of proposed zoning reform bills seeking to fill the gap in the area’s housing shortage.