NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new year often means a chance for a fresh start — something exciting for anyone tired of the same old routines.
Here are some fun things around Nashville you may want to check out if you have a hankering to try something new.
Handmade Studio TN is offering a five week clay class for total beginners, experts and everyone in between. The class starts Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and it is every Wednesday following at the same time.
Small World Yoga has free community yoga classes available in the evenings.
The East Room is hosts a local open mic stand up every Tuesday night — try your hand at making strangers laugh!
Take one of these coffee classes at a local coffee shop:
- The Well Coffeehouse has cupping classes, home brewing and latte art depending on the location
- Crema Coffee Roasters has latte art, espresso drink masters class, cupping fundamentals and home brew methods
- Frothy Monkey has free weekly coffee cuppings — but reserve a spot quickly because only 12 people are in each session
- Bongo Java has a 90 minute barista fundamentals class
Take a writing class at The Porch — topics span from heartbreak and healing to literary fiction and draft chats.
Enjoy a blast from the past at the Game Terminal with more than 250 games over four decades, including classics Pac-Man and Pinball.
Take a glassblowing class or just sip on a coffee from a handmade mug and watch the experts glassblow at Nashville's new coffee house, bar and glassblowing studio, Glasshaüs.
Get your steps in with a running community in one of these Nashville run clubs!
Running not your speed? Nashville Metro Parks & Rec has a variety of fitness classes you can choose from all around Davidson County!
Want to learn an instrument? Sign up for a free trial lesson with Music Lab Nashville.
When in doubt, there's always ways to get INVOLVED in your community. If a new hobby isn't your speed, try volunteering.
Hands on Nashville has plenty of volunteer opportunities, ranging from packing meals to helping with disaster relief!
Have a hobby or a local opportunity we're missing? Send an email to hannah.urban@newschannel5.com to have it added to the list.

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-Rebecca Schleicher