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1) Virtual Tours and Interviews at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage will be offering virtual tours and interviews every Tuesday and Thursday via their Facebook page. Their team will be sharing a few tips on how to keep your children engaged during this period of social distancing, little-known facts about The Hermitage and Andrew Jackson himself, and much more. They have also just launched a virtual Garden Tour narrated by Historic Garden Manager Sarah Edmonds that can be accessed via their Facebook page.
2) Watch & Listen with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Explore country music’s past, present, and future any time on the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Watch & Listen page, stocked with hours of live performances, in-depth interviews, instrumental explorations, and more.
3) Virtual Cooking Classes with Sean Brock
Chef Sean Brock will be offering virtual cooking classes right from his own kitchen. Viewers can work with Brock to decide what they want to learn and then cook with him via FaceTime. All proceeds will go towards paying his staff at Audrey Nashville and Joyland. Email info@chefseanbrock.com for more information.
4) Live Cooking Demos with Chef Tony Galzin
Chef Tony Galzin of Nicky's Coal Fired will host weekly online cooking demos every Friday at 5:30 p.m. CST via Instagram Live. Galzin will showcase a variety of recipes ranging from Nicky's favorites to what he and his wife, Caroline Galzin enjoy making at their home. The restaurant's social media will also host a Q&A every Monday to answer questions and announce the next recipe so you can get your ingredients ahead of time.
5) Virtual Garden Tours at Cheekwood
Cheekwood is bringing their beautiful botanical gardens right into your home. Visit their Instagram for some breathtaking photos of blooms as well as virtual tours of their gardens.
6) Virtual Concert Series with Bobby Hotel
Bobby Hotel has launched a virtual concert series on their Instagram channel in an effort to keep the music playing in Nashville. Videos will be live-streamed on Bobby's Instagram IGTV as a series throughout the week at 12 p.m. CST, featuring some of Nashville's favorite singers, songwriters, and musicians.
7) Engage with the Frist Art Museum
The Frist Art Museum invites the community to engage with them through their online resources. Though the galleries are unavailable, each exhibition has its own online presence at FristArtMuseum.org. The museum also encourages parents to visit FristKids.org for home learning and fun activities.
8) Zanies Nashville Livestream
On Friday, March 27, Zanies Nashville will host a free live stream on their Facebook page at 7 p.m. CST. The live stream will feature special guests Henry Cho, Jeff Allen, Chonda Pierce, and Gary Chapman. Although the online show is free of charge, donations are encouraged and will go directly to benefit the Zanies' wait, kitchen, and box office staff.
9) Bring the Nashville Zoo to You
Join the Nashville Zoo for livestreams, casual classes, and more. You can subscribe to the Zoo's Youtube channel to check in on your favorite animals or simply follow along on their Instagram and Facebook pages for livestreams and your daily dose of cuteness.
10) Tennessee Brew Works' Virtual Concert Series
Tennessee Brew Works has teamed up with local musicians to stream live musical performances from their respective private spaces. The virtual concert will kick off on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. CST and feature the Howling Giants. The concerts will be streamed on Tennessee Brew Works' Instagram and Facebook pages.
11) Free Cooking Classes with Maneet Chauhan
Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan is bringing her culinary expertise to the masses and is taking to Instagram to spice up your quarantine meals. Every other day, Maneet will be posting easy to follow recipes like her to-go breakfast, Masala Omelette or staple dinner recipe, Coconut Shrimp Curry. Videos will be posted on her personal Instagram.
12) Experience Local Art From Home with OZ Arts Nashville
Stay inspired during this time of social distancing with a collection of standout digital experiences from the OZ Arts family. Visit ozartsnashville.org for podcasts, activities for kids, resources for artists, and more.
13) Connect with Kenect Nashville
Throughout the month of April, Kenect Nashville will be offering a variety of virtual events to members and the public alike. Events will include virtual performances from local artists, cooking/cocktail demos, meditation and dance classes, and more. All events are free and more information can be found on their Facebook page.
14) Entertainment and Music Education with the Nashville Symphony
With all ticketed concerts and education and community programs suspended, the Nashville Symphony has expanded its presence online with a diverse array of entertainment and music education offerings on NashvilleSymphony.org and via the organization's social networks. These online resources—which include performances by orchestra musicians from their homes, lectures, demonstrations by Symphony conductors, teaching tools, at-home education activities, archived concerts and more – are enabling the organization to continue its service to the Middle Tennessee community and engage, inspire, and educate audiences in a new and creative way.