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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
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Dylan Aycock
A dog sits in front of a pumpkin house.
Culture
Find your furry friend: Nashville’s adoptable pets
Whether you’re a first time pawrent or Fido at home just needs a companion, Nashville’s shelters are full of adoptable pets looking for furever homes.
October 25, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Holiday LIGHTS returns to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Nashville’s classic holiday tradition is back November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024.
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Culture
Mt. Music City: The winners
The votes are in. These four musicians left their mark on Nashville and you voted them to represent the city on the Mt. Rushmore of Nashville music.
October 23, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Gear up for Nashville Volunteer Week
The event celebrates giving back to the community Saturday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 27.
October 19, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Events
TEDxNashville presents ‘In Good Company’ women’s event
This installment of TEDxNashville is a “conference about the power of women to be creators and change-makers.”
October 16, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Slideshow of families celebrating at the 2022 Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival.
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Culture
Sumatran tiger cubs could call the Nashville Zoo home by the end of October
The zoo announced mother Anne and father Felix were expecting in late August.
October 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Tour Johnny Cash’s tour bus for a limited time at the Ryman
Johnny Cash used JC Unit One for just over two decades from 1980 to 2003.
October 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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A view of the exterior of East Nashville's Five Points Alley Shops. You can see two circular signs on the outside of two of the buildings.
Business
Highlighting local shops we love for Small Business Saturday
Nashville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 25, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Two bowls of rice with meats and curry, as well as a salad and noodle dish sit on a table.
Food
James Beard semifinalists tap Nashville for barbecue expansion
San Antonio-based Curry Boys BBQ will open in East Nashville’s Riverside Village in early 2025.
November 25, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A rendering of a mixed-use building rising at least 30 stories in one section.
Real Estate
Checking in on Nashville’s River North district
As The Landings at River North nears completion, a new development will bring additional retail, residential, and office space to the East Bank.
November 22, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Play
Nashville’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or budding scientist, these museums in Nashville, TN have plenty to explore.
November 22, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Real Estate
Belmont University to construct new building with $10 million gift
The CORD, which is expected to be complete by August 2026, will act as a “creative incubator and maker space” for Belmont students.
November 21, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Food
Nashville’s East Bank is reeling in a new seafood restaurant
The Salt Line will serve staples from its original menu in Washington, DC, along with “reimagined seafood classics” inspired by the Nashville area.
November 20, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
A rendering of a gaming area with a bar, a large-scale-maze game, and a neon sign depicting a heart with wings.
Business
A new kind of playground is coming to downtown Nashville
Play Playground is expanding beyond Las Vegas with a new Nashville location on 2nd Avenue.
November 20, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Cars drive down an interstate under an electronic billboard that reads "Tornado Warning: Tune to Local Media."
City
Navigating Nashville’s climate resilience dashboard
Following years of severe weather events in Nashville, from the 2010 flood to 2020 tornado outbreak, Metro launched an interactive tool to explore the city’s risk level as it relates to climate-driven disaster.
November 19, 2024
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Skylar Webb
A restaurant's exterior with multi-colored patio tables and chairs (red, yellow, and blue), with three tables adorned with a yellow umbrella.
Food
Jump for joy: Sean Brock’s Joyland expands to West Nashville
Crinkle or curly fries? No need to choose — Joyland serves both, along with burgers, shakes, and biscuits.
November 18, 2024
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Dylan Aycock