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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 26, 2025 02:40 PM
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Culture
Your guide to group experiences in Nashville
Here are some of the best ways to connect with friends, family, and co-workers in Music City — and have fun while doing so.
April 17, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A view of Otto's patio from the inside of the cocktail bar, showcasing the open door, picnic table seating, green barrel tables, and plants.
Business
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
A side view of Nashville Earth Day participants standing in front of a stage as three people in a band perform.
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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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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A blue box with a glass door sits on a wooden post in the ground. Inside the box, you can see small pieces of art stuck to the walls and people figurines surrounding it.
Culture
Miniature art gallery spotlights creatives in East Nashville
Leave a piece, take a piece — the art box on Petway Avenue follows the same model as the Little Free Libraries you see across town.
April 4, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A birds eye view of the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival with vendor tents set up around the park.
Culture
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival blooms downtown
The festival returns to Nashville’s Public Square Park — where beautiful cherry blossoms bloom every year — on Saturday, April 12.
April 2, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Celebrating our birthday at NASHtoday
Happy birthday to us. We’re looking back on four years of bringing you Nashville’s top news and events.
April 2, 2025
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Five people stand on stage in front of a Third Coast Comedy Club sign. One person is in the middle framing their face with their hands, one stands behind them, and two others on each side.
Culture
Belly laugh with Nashville’s Third Coast Comedy Club
We’ll skip right to the punchline — if you haven’t made it to see Nashville’s very own comedy troupe, here’s what you’re missing.
March 31, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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Culture
Mesh with Nashvillians in a new way this April
Community over coffee — that’s what Mesh hopes to facilitate when it brings its app to the Nashville area this spring.
March 27, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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Quiz: How well do you know Nashville’s donut scene?
Celebrate National Donut Day with deals and a quiz that puts your knowledge of Nashville’s most eye-catching donuts to the test.
June 5, 2025
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12+ activities for retired locals in Nashville
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.
June 3, 2025
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Taste of Iceland lands in Nashville for a three-day celebration
The festival will highlight Icelandic food, music, and more at venues across Music City.
June 3, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Centennial Park's Parthenon replica sits in the distance, partially covered by lush green trees. Lake Watauga takes up most of the frame.
Travel and Outdoors
Take part in updating Nashville’s parks plan
Metro Parks is revamping its master plan for parks and greenways, and community feedback is a key part of the process.
June 2, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Kid-friendly activities in Nashville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Nashville has to offer — complete with art projects, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 30, 2025
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What is Metro Nashville doing with the Pallet shelters it bought during the COVID-19 pandemic?
It took a few years, but it looks like these temporary shelters will provide housing soon.
May 29, 2025
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Your guide to CMA Fest
Here’s what to know before the annual festival takes over downtown Nashville for four days of country music June 5-8, 2025.
May 29, 2025
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Real Estate
The winners of Nashville’s 49th annual Preservation Awards
It wouldn’t be National Preservation Month without the Metropolitan Historical Commission’s annual celebration of local preservation projects.
May 27, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Radnor Lake is a 1,367-acre natural area located in Davidson County.
Travel and Outdoors
The annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest is back
America’s State Parks announced its ninth annual photo contest, so we’re breaking down the rules, how to enter, and the judging criteria.
May 23, 2025
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Your 2025 Nashville summer bucket list
Here are 10 must-do activities for your Nashville summer bucket list that are unique to the Middle Tennessee area and the summer season.
May 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock