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🏗️ So Long, OG Nissan Stadium

Saturday’s Foo Fighters concert was the last at our current Nissan Stadium. On today’s Tuesday News Roundup, the podcast team remembers their favorite concerts at the OG stadium and breaks down more news from the weekend. Plus: Is your neighborhood finally getting sidewalks? [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

• Check out that stadium view one last time. [Instagram]

🏛️ Toombs and Suara Running for Vice Mayor

Councilmembers Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara have announced plans to run for Nashville vice mayor in 2027. Toombs, who represents District 2, and Suara, who serves as one of five at-large representatives, would primarily be responsible for managing council meetings. Current Vice Mayor Angie Henderson says she’s open to “stepping back,” but also says if she chooses to run for reelection, “I do not intend to lose.” [Nashville Banner]

❄️ NES Faulted for Deadly Storm Failures

An independent report found major shortcomings in Nashville Electric Service’s response to the deadly January 2026 winter storm, citing poor communication and collaboration with other agencies, outdated technology, unclear emergency roles, and delayed resource requests. The Winter Storm Response Commission is also urging another review of Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management. [WSMV]

☕ Starbucks Employees Strike for Better Conditions

Starbucks baristas held a one-day strike on Saturday, closing a Goodlettsville location to demand better pay, improved staffing, and better working conditions. Starbucks is planning a $100 million expansion in Tennessee with a $30 million grant from the state. Workers, as well as a majority of Metro Council, have criticised the move for favoring public incentives over workers’ rights. [Nashville Banner]

Calling all vegans and vegetarians! Nashville’s food scene is more than just upscale dining and hot chicken. It’s also home to inventive plant-based comfort food with globally inspired flavors. Here are some of our favorite spots to enjoy.

🐄 Graze

Located in East Nashville, Graze’s all-vegan menu includes sandwiches, wraps, tacos, and omelets, with plenty of gluten-free options and a kid’s menu. I especially love the brunch menu of faux-meat breakfast biscuits and pancakes. It’s open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with happy hour Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

🥑 AVO

I went to AVO when it first opened in a renovated shipping container in West Nashville’s oneC1TY. It’s still there, but in a proper building across the street from the shipping containers. I confess, I kinda prefer the old location just because it was so cool! The menu is 100% vegan with many gluten-free options. It's closed on Mondays and has lunch specials during the week. After you eat, hop across the street to KOKOS for dairy-free and plant-based ice cream.

🇮🇳 Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

This West End restaurant is possibly the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Nashville, but don’t quote me on that! It serves delicious Indian food, with vegan and gluten-free options. Back when I was in college, I lived for its samosas, but I also recommend the paneers and dosas.

🌻 Sunflower Cafe & Sunflower Bakehouse

Sunflower Cafe first opened in Berry Hill before expanding to Donelson with a cafe and gluten-free bakery. All menu items at both locations are vegan. While only the Bakehouse is 100% gluten-free, Sunflower still features GF options. Just a heads up! The menu also accommodates other allergies. With cafeteria-style service, it’s a great casual spot. Just look for the giant sunflower!

🍗 Vegelicious

This vegan restaurant specializes in soul food and has locations in Antioch and near Fisk University. Sweat a little with its vegan hot chicken, or get something a little less spicy with my favorite — the Soul Food Plate, which is like a vegan-style meat-and-three (collard greens, anyone?).