Culture

Business

40 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 22, 2026 01:46 PM

Dylan Aycock

A store interior with multiple brightly-colored signs hung from the ceiling that say things like "Store closing sale," "Nothing held back," and "25%-60% off." The main portion of the store pictured has various empty shelves on wheels, with a few people seen shopping clothing racks in the background.

Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Nashville’s past — plus hope for the future.

July 12, 2024

Brianna Williams

A fan holds up the rock on sign while Brothers Osborne performs on the Nissan Stadium stage with two larger than life skeletons.

Culture

Red Bull Jukebox to make its US debut in Nashville — here’s how you can curate the show

The setlist is in your hands, Nashville. No really, it is. Here’s what to know about Red Bull Jukebox when it comes to town on Oct. 2, 2024.

July 9, 2024

Dylan Aycock

A view of Nashville's Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge above the Cumberland River.

Culture

Cities most like Nashville, according to AI

We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Nashville, TN. See what the artificial intelligence program said.

July 9, 2024

Kate Mazade

A multi-color mural on the side of a building depicting a horse, flowers, and pops of yellow, blue, and green.

Play

37 murals around Nashville

Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around Music City.

July 9, 2024

STAFF

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A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.

Sports

Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Nashville competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics

Music City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.

July 8, 2024

Skylar Webb

Food

Music City Hot Chicken Festival is bringing the heat

The 18th annual foodie event celebrating all things hot chicken returns to Nashville’s East Park on Thursday, July 4.

June 27, 2024

Dylan Aycock

Nashville skyline with a search bar reading "Nashville 1999"

Culture

Nashville’s 1999 time capsule

What was Nashville like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

June 20, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

Rows of people in yoga stretches on a lawn with an instructor in the background.

Wellness

Find your zen with our Nashville yoga guide

Check out these 20 yoga studios around the Music City, which offer private sessions, beginner classes, memberships, and more.

June 18, 2024

STAFF

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Culture

How to celebrate 615 Day in Nashville

Happy 615 Day, Nashville. Music City’s very own day offers celebrations, deals for locals, and more.

June 13, 2024

Dylan Aycock

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Spring events happening in and around Nashville

Check out spring and flower-themed events happening in and around Music City in this seasonal guide.

March 5, 2025

STAFF

A screenshot of the traffic island splitting Dickerson Pike with its stone "Dickerson Pike" sign and two bronze bison statues in view.

City

Back when bison roamed Middle Tennessee

Believe it or not, bison were once native to Tennessee, especially in areas like North Nashville where “salt licks” were present.

March 5, 2025

Skylar Webb

A rendering of two buildings, one with a bow truss structure and the other with a ground level retail in frame. In between them, there are outdoor tables surrounded by people.

Real Estate

Here’s what’s next for Nashville’s Neuhoff District

Neuhoff District’s second phase will bring new retail, office space, and green areas to the riverfront development in Germantown.

March 4, 2025

Dylan Aycock

Culture

Saddle up for the Music City Rodeo

The first-ever Music City Rodeo will feature a headlining concert each night by Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw.

March 4, 2025

Dylan Aycock

The two chefs stand in their uniforms smiling for a photo.

Culture

Inside the chefs of 8th and Roast’s personal kitchens

We’re catching up with Shelby Briggs and Caleigh Collins, formerly of Sinema and now the chefs behind 8th and Roast’s new menu. Plus, they’re dishing on the lay of the land in their own kitchens, favorite gadgets included.

March 3, 2025

Skylar Webb

Nashville's skyline behind a window covered in raindrops.

City

How to prep for severe weather in Middle Tennessee

Severe weather can happen any time of year. Keep these safety tips in mind so you will be ready before the next storm.

March 3, 2025

Dylan Aycock

An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)

City

Will we always change the clock?

Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.

March 3, 2025

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

A plate of fish and fries and another plate with a burger and basket of fries.

Food

25 questions for 2025: Where to find fish and chips in Nashville

When you want a piping hot plate of fried fish and chips in Music City, here are 10+ spots to check out.

February 28, 2025

Dylan Aycock

Food

Get your head in the game: Nashville coffee shops launch Matcha Madness

You’ve participated in the city’s coffee crawls, but now the shops are putting a prize on the line, and matcha’s the star player.

February 27, 2025

Skylar Webb

Two children, each with their right arms raised, standing in front on an interactive art installation that creates colorful silhouettes based on movement.

Culture

Experience color in motion at the Frist Art Museum

Get in the frame at “Color Theory,” a new interactive experience in Martin ArtQuest, located on the upper level of the Frist Art Museum.

February 26, 2025

Dylan Aycock