Chances are your social media feeds are filled with Spotify Wrapped 2025, so we’re taking inspiration to recap Nashville’s top stories of the year.
First, your top trend of 2025 is…
Discovery. You loved first looks at major developments and guides that helped you uncover new activities and local businesses.
January
Nashville startups we’re watching in 2025
Revisit the six Nashville startups we highlighted at the start of the year and tap each company’s website to see what they are up to now.
February
Boutique hotel planned for Sylvan Park
Follow along on Instagram as the owner shares sneak peeks, renovation milestones, and booking opportunities ahead of the hotel’s spring 2026 opening.
March
A sneak peek of The Pinnacle
It’s hard to believe this downtown venue opened just 10 months ago. If you’ve caught a show there, shout it out.
April
A guide to Tennessee’s food festivals
Did anyone make the drive to Centerville’s Banana Pudding Festival or Bell Buckle’s RC Cola and MoonPie Festival? Don’t worry, we’ll update the story with 2026 dates soon.
May
Nashville’s kid-friendly activities
Longtime readers know we update this guide frequently as new kid-friendly spots and activities pop up around Music City.
June
Take a dip in these rentable private pools
There aren’t as many options in the fall and winter, but you can still find some heated pools and hot tubs during the colder months.
July
17 places to find bagels around Nashville
Reading about local bagel options — and sampling your way through them — never goes out of style.
Be sure to follow Bagelshop on Instagram for special events and local collabs. | Photo by Casey Mabry via Bagelshop
August
Nashville’s fastest-growing companies
One Brentwood business even landed in the top 10 nationwide.
September
Activities for retired adults
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of your time in Music City.
October
New renderings for Oracle’s future Nashville headquarters
The tech giant revealed fresh images of its planned East Bank campus, which will include public green space, riverwalks, and a pedestrian bridge.
November
Meet your new favorite Nashville restaurants
Fun fact: We update this guide monthly, so you never have to worry about missing what’s new.