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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
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NASHtoday 2025 Recap: The top stories of 2025
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out and so is our annual roundup of your year in local news.
December 3, 2025
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New major exhibit: How this tiny town changed music forever
Step back in time at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for an in-depth look at one of the most influential periods in American music history.
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Win tickets to the 2026 Antiques & Garden Show
We’re giving away a pair of three-day Show Floor passes, plus access to all four Antiques & Garden Show lectures.
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Your new favorite holiday tradition: Brunch with Santa
Santa Claus is headed to JW Marriott Nashville every Sunday in December for a holly jolly brunch.
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Photos of holiday lights display at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville, TN.
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This local landmark is a bona fide holiday destination
Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS is back, along with more festive seasonal happenings at the estate and gardens.
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Culture
Festive films featuring Nashville this holiday season
Music City pops up in a handful of new holiday films on Hallmark, Great American Family, and streaming platforms.
November 24, 2025
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Nate Bargatze levels up his Nashville theme park plans
Could Nateland become Nashville’s next theme park after Opryland USA’s 1997 closure? A new partnership is exploring the possibility.
November 18, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
How to have a ‘Wicked’ week in Nashville
As Glinda and Elphaba return to the big screen, Nashville is celebrating with pink-and-green moments, themed treats, and Oz-inspired events.
November 17, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Event Spotlight: What’s new at Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville
Iroquois Steeplechase organizers are teasing a “bigger, bolder, and musical” event in 2026.
February 19, 2026
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10 stats and facts about downtown Nashville in 2025
The Nashville Downtown Partnership’s latest annual report breaks down the numbers behind downtown’s growth in 2025.
February 18, 2026
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Season guide: Get loud for Nashville SC in 2026
Here’s what to know about match days at GEODIS Park as the Boys in Gold prepare for the 2026 season opener against the New England Revolution.
February 16, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Editor’s Pick: Resting Burrito Face and Merge Coffee Bar
Both spots are open daily, whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or lunch.
February 16, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Nashville summer camps to book before they fill up
Whether they love the outdoors, hands-on learning, or creative outlets, there’s something on this list for every kind of kid.
February 16, 2026
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Skylar Webb
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Event Spotlight: Severe Weather Awareness Day in Nashville
The free event returns to Nashville with a focus on weather safety and forecasting ahead of peak severe weather season.
February 15, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Nashville bird watchers needed for the Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts over one million bird lovers nationwide to help record the bird population — here’s how you can get involved in Nashville.
February 12, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
Nashville festivals in 2026 you might not know about
Some are brand new, others have been around for years — but all of these Nashville-area festivals are on the calendar for 2026.
February 10, 2026
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Dylan Aycock
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30+ concerts headed to Music City
Billy Strings? Check. Rascal Flatts? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
February 10, 2026
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Ways to help after the January 2026 winter storm in Nashville
Volunteer opportunities are still available across Nashville, with options ranging from outreach efforts to in-person cleanups.
February 9, 2026
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Dylan Aycock