The New Beginnings Center is the Nashville Scene's 2026 Best Accessible Gym in Nashville, for its no-cost workout programs for a certain income threshold and women-only space that empowers patrons to build muscle instead of shrink.
Madeleine Bradford
East Nashville Antiques & Vintage wins the Nashville Scene's 2026 Best Antique Mall in Nashville, for its 10,000 square feet of antiques and extensive art selection that ranges from affordable to upscale.
The Alice Candle Bar & Perfumery is the Nashville Scene's 2026 Best Place to Make Perfume in Nashville, for its transportive Alice in Wonderland-esque experience and expert perfume makers
Executive director Rebecca Seaver wants to honor the insurmountable legacy of her aunt Dolly Parton
The East Nashville spot is in the business of cute
Cookie in the Kitchen portrays the lives of friends and celebrities through edible art
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor plans to honor Joe Elmore’s legacy while spotlighting local culture
From Jack White and Brittany Howard to R.A.P. Ferreira, Katie Pruitt and beyond, here are our favorite local LPs of the year