GO DANCING—EVEN IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW (YET)

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Does your honey make you feel like dancing, but one (or both) of you aren’t really Dancing with the Stars material? Not to worry! You can learn the basics of country swing dancing from Nashville’s top coaches with a Beginner-Friendly Country Swing Lesson. They say, “Country swing can be done to any type of music and doesn’t require rhythm like dances such as two-step,” so why not give it (and your partner) a whirl?

You can also head over to Category 10 in Nashville for FREE line dance lessons Thursdays-Sundays. It was fan-voted “Best Place to Dance in Nashville” in the Nashville Scene’s reader’s poll. You can even learn a dance in advance from a video on their site.  Start dancing.

CREATE A CUSTOM PERFUME/COLOGNE

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Perfume is often a go-to gift for Valentine’s Day, but why give a scent made for the masses when you can offer the chance to create a signature fragrance that’s as unique as they are? (Bonus: when you go to the class together, you may have the chance to weigh in on your partner’s choices.)  

In Tijon Nashville’s Mix & Match class, an instructor will help you create three sample fragrances from their vast collection of oils. After testing each on your skin, you decide which one you’d like to bottle and take home. Learn more.

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1925

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Find your inner flapper and step back into the Jazz Age with your choice of Prohibition era-themed cocktail crawls. Speakeasy Scandals offers a blend of “jazz-era joints, hidden gem bars, and shocking-but-true tales from our sin-soaked past.”

If your love loves true crime, what could be more romantic than a Speakeasy Secrets Murder True Crime Cocktail Crawl offering curated cocktails along with “Nashville’s Prohibition underbelly, deadly affairs, corrupt power players, and the secrets soaked into every poured drink.”

BOOK A COUPLES’ PHOTOSHOOT (WITH CHAMPAGNE!)

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Book a romantic photoshoot for two at some of the most romantic spots in Nashville. Not only will you two feel like celebs, you’ll also get tips on how to create fun poses and receive a gallery of photos that celebrate your relationship. Your experience ends with a champagne pop and spray on a rooftop overlooking the city—caught on camera by your personal paparazzo, of course. Book your shoot.

DINE AT A RESTAURANT FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE

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There are more listed eateries than you might think in and around Nashville—and they don’t all blow the budget. Sure, there are several fine dining establishments on the list, but Michelin also recognizes things like sustainability (January in Franklin), sommelier (Bad Idea in Nashville) and “Great Food at Great Value” (seven Nashville spots to choose from). See the list.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

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ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

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Why celebrate Valentine’s Day on just one day when you can use it as an excuse for a weekend getaway. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, great food, mind-blowing music venues, or destinations that have a little bit of everything, your first stop should be TNVacation.com. It’s the perfect place to discover the authentic experiences and places that can only be found in Tennessee. And…if you really want to up the romance, they also offer a list of popular Tennessee places to elope.

GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT

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Is a riverboat cruise a bit old school and maybe a little cheesy? Who cares when you’re having this much fun?! For Valentine’s Day they’re offering a special package that includes a delicious three-course dinner, a three-hour cruise, a wide variety of music from Sinatra to Soul, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Big Band, and panoramic views of Nashville’s breathtaking skyline. What’s not to love about that? Learn more here.

ARRINGTON VINEYARDS

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Raise a glass to your sweetheart at Arrington Vineyards and enjoy the beautiful views, including 16 acres of vineyards, five tasting rooms and shaded picnic areas. Relax in the Pavilion Tent and pair your wine with live jazz or sign up for a Wine & Chocolate Pairing in the Lodge Tasting Bar. It’s a guided tasting of award-winning wines paired with a selection of gourmet truffles by Music City Chocolates, ending with a decadent dessert. Sweet! Reserve your Wine & Chocolate experience here.

AND SO MUCH MORE…

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You’ll find info on everything from Valentine’s Day Drag Bingo(!) to concerts of all kinds (Anita Baker, Romance at the Symphony and Candlelight at the Parthenon, to name just a few) to Valentine’s hotel and restaurant specials at VisitMusicCity.com.

However you choose to celebrate this year, we hope your day is a sweet one!

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