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Entertainment
34th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival returns to Music City
This festival shines the spotlight on songwriters.
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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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STAFF
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
Four people sitting at a wooden table with drinks in front of them wave and smile at the camera.
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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Culture
Quiz: Which Opryland USA ride are you?
Miss Opryland? Take our quiz to see if you’re the Grizzly River Rampage, Screamin’ Delta Demon, Sky Ride, or the Wabash Cannonball.
March 26, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center’s grand entrance with columns, banners, and steps leading to glass doors in downtown Nashville.
Culture
Nashville Symphony strikes a chord with its 2025-2026 season
From classical music to jazz, country, rock, and film scores, the 14-time Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony has something for everyone this season.
March 18, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Music in the Mountains returns to Pigeon Forge
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Zanies Comedy Club at sunset, with a glowing marquee announcing a fundraiser event. The sky is painted in shades of orange and pink.
Culture
Nashville Comedy Festival celebrates 11 years of laughs
Nashville Comedy Festival unites Nashville acts and national headliners for 11 days of comedy at Bridgestone Arena, Zanies, and other local venues.
March 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A crowd of 50+ people wearing green and holding up beers at a St. Patrick's Day event.
Culture
Try your luck at these St. Patrick’s Day events
St. Patrick’s Day in Nashville means live music, festive foods, and green beer.
March 12, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Nashville gets its holiday close-up in ‘Music City Mistletoe’ film
Filming began this week for a new Nashville-set movie centered around a struggling songwriter.
March 11, 2025
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Skylar Webb
A clouded leopard cub the size of a small baguette sleeping on a stuffed animal dog. The photo backdrop features a leopard print with black and neon multi-colored spots.
Culture
Spotted: The Nashville Zoo’s newest member
The Feb. 25 birth of the to-be-named clouded leopard cub marks the first cub born at an AZA-accredited zoo this year.
March 11, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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14 college courses in Nashville you won’t find in every catalog
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14 of the top free things to do in Nashville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Nashville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 6, 2025
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STAFF
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Food
16 Nashville spots that make the most of tomato season
One of the best parts of summer in the South? Tomatoes.
August 5, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Kid‑friendly shows to see with the family this fall
From “Moana” to monster trucks, Nashville stages are full of fun for the whole family.
August 4, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Apply to be an extra on the ‘9-1-1 Nashville’ TV show
“9‑1‑1: Nashville” premieres Thursday, Oct. 9 on ABC — and with all these local casting calls, don’t be surprised if a familiar face shows up on screen.
July 31, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Nashville’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly spots in Nashville that span from places to eat, drink, shop, and stay the night.
July 30, 2025
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Staff
Neon-lit station with LED ceiling lights and a screen showing a view inside The Boring Company’s Las Vegas tunnel.
Development
High-speed tunnel to connect downtown Nashville and BNA
The underground loop system by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company would span ~10 miles between downtown and the airport.
July 28, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A ground-level view of people on a carousel ride with swings attached to it.
Events
Ultimate guide to Nashville-area fairs
Fair season is here — the Williamson County Fair, Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, and The Nashville Fair are all making their seasonal return.
July 24, 2025
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Skylar Webb
Rendering of Sports Illustrated Resort lobby with sports-themed seating, TV screens, and a lit “Nashville” display.
Development
Nashville adds a Sports Illustrated Resorts to its hotel roster
A new recruit is joining Nashville’s hospitality scene.
July 21, 2025
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Dylan Aycock