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Try this: New audio tour explores Centennial Park’s history
The Nashville Sites tour uses QR codes throughout the park to share stories spanning centuries of Nashville history.
March 02, 2026 12:37 PM
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Meet Osh: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee’s new 15,000-pound friend
The elephant made the ~2,250-mile trek from Oakland, CA to the sanctuary, arriving in Hohenwald, TN on Friday, Oct. 18.
October 22, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
ECHO is a concert series like no other in Nashville
The Parthenon will transform into one of Nashville’s most unique concert venues this winter.
October 21, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
The history of Middle Tennessee’s Starwood Amphitheatre
In 1986, Starwood Amphitheatre opened in Antioch as Middle Tennessee’s premier outdoor music venue, holding the area’s biggest events.
October 20, 2024
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STAFF
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Culture
S’more holiday spirit lands on Bobby Hotel’s rooftop next month
Camp Bobby, the hotel’s annual winter wonderland-inspired pop-up, returns to the rooftop with special activations beginning Saturday, Nov. 2.
October 18, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Travel and Outdoors
4 international flights departing from Nashville in spring 2025
The new nonstop international flights will take Nashvillians to Iceland, Ireland, and beyond.
October 17, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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What’s in store for the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th birthday in 2025
Does anyone have a spare 100 candles? The Grand Ole Opry is going all out for its 100th anniversary in 2025.
October 13, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
What to see at the Nashville Jewish Film Festival
Now in its 24th year, the film festival returns to three Nashville venues from Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Thursday, Nov. 7.
October 10, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Try something new at Nashville’s arts and craft classes for adults
Sometimes finding your creative spark takes a little guidance — these craft classes will teach you new skills while connecting you with talented local artists.
October 9, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Catch a glimpse of the Lyrid meteor shower
Keep an eye out for the Lyrid meteor shower in Nashville this month — just try to get to a darker area to really take it all in.
April 15, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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30 of the best patios for outdoor dining in Nashville
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Nashville’s patios — which we’ve broken down by area.
April 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
All the free, eco-friendly fun you can have at Nashville Earth Day
The annual Earth Day event is hosted at Centennial Park’s Bandshell.
April 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Nashville’s roots are strong after 30 years as a Tree City USA
These fast facts highlight how Music City has nourished its tree efforts over the past 30 years as a Tree City USA.
April 11, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Your Nashville library card grants you these perks
Consider this your ultimate guide to Nashville Public Library resources — from free seeds, BCycle passes, art, and more — let’s go beyond the books.
April 10, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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Business
Where to spin your way through Record Store Day
Nashville record stores are celebrating the big day with special releases, live music, local eats, and more.
April 9, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Live
Top brunch restaurants to try in Nashville
Nashville restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
April 9, 2025
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STAFF
Downtown Nashville traffic at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and Commerce.
City
Traffic signal changes coming to 108 downtown intersections
Here’s what to know about NDOT’s plan to improve safety and traffic flow at 108 intersections in the downtown core.
April 9, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
5 native plants to add to your home garden in Nashville
Keep local love growing with native planting suggestions and pro tips from Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.
April 8, 2025
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