I had a very humbling moment this week where I confidently told someone I knew the best wings in Nashville… and immediately got hit with three spots I’d never even heard of. That’s the dangerous thing about food debates in this city. Everybody’s got their ride-or-die place, and honestly, they’ll wax emphatic about it.

So we pulled together a guide to some of the best wing spots around Nashville, whether you like them crispy, saucy, smoked, absurdly hot, or all of the above (bold move)!

And since we’re finally getting weather that makes being outside feel like a reward again, there’s also a rooftop cabana situation floating around that caught my eye. A little skyline, a little day-drinking, a little pretending you’re on vacation without leaving town, not a terrible setup. They’re sending someone up top for free, so go ahead and hop in the elevator and see what happens.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Krewella hits Marathon Music Works on May 23rd for a rave featuring massive drops, high-energy catharsis, and the kind of EDM nostalgia that gets the bodies moving. We’ve got tickets too, so enter to win and prepare to leave sweatier than you arrived.*

• Fuzzed-out guitars, sci-fi energy, and the kind of psych-rock that makes you forget screens even existed, Earth Tongue hits The Blue Room at Third Man on May 16th alongside Pink Fuzz and Maanta Raay. If your ideal night involves getting pleasantly melted by distortion, then snag tickets here!*

• The Revivalists on May 21st at Harken Hall is officially sold out, which honestly tracks. The New Orleans crew brings the kind of soulful, stadium-sized energy that turns casual listeners into full-volume backup singers by the second chorus. Lucky for you, we’re giving away two tickets… win your way in here!*

• The Wild Honey Pie’s Little Pizza Party lands on May 23rd with a stripped-down Madi Diaz set inside Rivian Nashville, which feels a little too good to be real. Frankie’s slices, cocktails, and a very solid excuse to hang. Free with RSVP; donations support The Nature Conservancy and enter you into a drawing for a meet-and-greet with Madi and a pair of headphones.*

• Cowboy poetry night somehow sounds fake until Michael Martin Murphey starts telling stories, and suddenly it all makes sense. The “Wildfire” songwriter brings Western music and Americana tradition to Harken Hall on May 22nd. Saddle up and enter to win before somebody’s uncle beats you to it!*

• Plus other just announced shows from L7, Jay Pharoah, Imaginary Baseball League, and more!

BEST SPOTS TO GET WINGS IN NASHVILLE

It’s getting to be that time of year again when I constantly crave chicken wings. It may have something to do with the fact that the NBA Playoffs are happening, and nothing goes better with playoff basketball than some wings! I often get made fun of for how I eat my wings… I like to use a fork to keep one hand clean in case I have to text my friends about how incredible the wings are or talk trash about the opposing team.

Regardless of “how” you eat them, the truth is, there are a ton of options as to “where” to eat them, and with that in mind, we thought we’d help narrow down some of our favorites. Wait, is that celery and carrots? Get the heck outta here with the decorations and step into one of the following places to try the real deal. Enjoy!

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• The Gluten-Free on 12 South Block Party returns May 16 with food, local vendors, games, and family-friendly fun, all completely gluten-free. Hosted near Butter Milk Ranch, the event supports celiac disease research at Vanderbilt Health. Come hungry and support a good cause!

•  Take a trip at The Dose: A Psychedelic Comedy Show on May 15th and 16th at Zanies’ The Lab. Expect stand-up, DJs, visuals, and immersive performances designed to blur the line between comedy show and full-on experience. Laugh a little harder and expand your mind.

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