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51º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:58 a.m. | Sunset 4:48 p.m.
 
🌲 Time to hit up a hike
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Head northwest to soak in all the nature at Beaman Park. | Photo via Metro Parks and Recreation
From quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to fantastic lakes, our city has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Nashville area with eight routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience breathtaking views.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.

Key: Easy = 🥾 | Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾

Sedge Hill Trail

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2 miles out-and-back
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

This Beaman Park trail connects the Nature Center to the Henry Hollow Loop. Hike it in under one hour (or longer if you want to stop and enjoy the creek) or add on Henry Hollow Loop and Ridgetop Trail for a ~six-mile adventure.

High Ridge Trail and Shoreline Trail Loop

Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Length: 2.8-mile loop
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

This trail at Bledsoe Creek State Park is a mix of wooded areas, lakeside paths, and open areas, making it a great option for hikers seeking variety. The loop combines the park’s two longest trails and offers an abundance of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and geese.

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Rogers Walk Trail is a scenic 2.4-mile loop around the Ellington Agricultural Center. | Photo by NASHtoday


Rogers Walk Trail

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2.4-mile loop
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

Visit the Ellington Agricultural Center south of downtown for a peaceful and easy hike through the arboretum. Watch for wildlife and a variety of native Tennessee trees and plants along the route, including the iris garden maintained by the Middle Tennessee Iris Society.

Harpeth Woods Trail

Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Length: 2.5-mile loop
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

Enjoy forest scenery and river views along this moderate hike at Edwin Warner Park. The trail is hilly at times with stretches of flat land and a few water crossings. Add on the Owl Hollow Loop (0.33-mile spur trail) to walk through barred owl territory.
 
Poll
 
The best hiking snack is:
    A. GORP aka trail mix
    B. Granola bar
    C. Fresh fruit
    D. Jerky
     
    Bullitt County Tourism
     
    Events
     

    Today, March 23
    • Kid Koala: The Storyville Mosquito | Thursday, March 23-Saturday, March 25 | Times vary | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. | $25 | Watch as a team of 14 performers bring this story to life on stage and screen — each production is performed, filmed, projected, and scored in real time.
    Friday, March 24
    • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time | Friday, March 24-Sunday, April 2 | Times vary | TPAC, Andrew Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $55 | The story follows 15-year-old Christopher as he tries to uncover a killer and clear his name.
    • Comedy at Honeytree | Friday, March 24 | 8 p.m. | Honeytree Meadery, 918 Woodland St. | $5 | Four local comedians will perform at Nashville’s only meadery.
    Saturday, March 25
    • Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs | Saturday, March 25 | 11 a.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $16+ | Children’s author Mo Willems and pop singer Ben Folds collaborated on this orchestral presentation based on “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”
    • Printmaking with Terrell Thornhill | Saturday, March 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Chauvet Arts, 215 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $45 | Participants will create a wildflower floral piece at this hands-on printmaking workshop.
    • Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati | Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $24+ | Bring on the noise and cheer on the Boys in Gold.
    Sunday, March 26
    • Creative Zone: Women of Country Buttons | Sunday, March 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Celebrate women of country music by designing a button of your favorite female country artist.
    Monday, March 27
    • Bluebird On 3rd | Monday, March 27 | 12:30 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $15 | Enjoy an early afternoon performance with five singer-songwriters.

    We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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    News Notes
     

    Weather
    • 81º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
    Biz
    • Beginning today, Dose’s Old Hickory Village location (700 Hadley Ave.) is operating at full-time hours. That means you can score Barcelonas (draft iced coffee), biscuits, burgers, and more from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.
    • Fun in the sun awaits. SandBar Nashville reopens for the season on Saturday, April 1. The shipping container bar located at oneC1TY (3 City Ave., Ste. 500) serves up tropical cocktails next to a sand volleyball court.
    Coming Soon
    • Opry Mills is welcoming new businesses this spring, including Saltgrass Steakhouse in April and Australian apparel brand Cotton On in June. Bubble tea shop Bubblelicious opened this month near Entry 3.
    Nashvillian
    • Author and Parnassus Books owner Ann Patchett received a National Humanities Medal at the White House this week. Watch the full ceremony with all 12 recipients — and see Patchett accepting the medal from President Biden around the 41-minute mark.
    Watch
    • The first episode of new series “Vinyl Obsession” takes place at Grimey’s, where Styx’s Tommy Shaw and former “Headbanger’s Ball” host Riki Rachtman talk about their favorite records. Watch the premiere on Sunday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. via AXS TV. (CinemaBlend)
    • The Franklin Theatre will host a screening of “Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl” on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Stay after for a Q+A with filmmaker Barb Hall and special guests. Tickets are on sale.
    Civic
    • Fido is launching “Coffee with the Candidates” as a way to get to know Nashville’s mayoral candidates ahead of the Aug. 3 election. The Q+A sessions (Wednesdays and Thursdays in April) are open to the public and include complimentary coffee — see the schedule.
    Try This
    • Elvis is back in the building next week for the 7th annual Nashville Elvis Festival. The event returns to the Factory at Franklin Thursday, March 30-Sunday, April 2 with Elvis-centric performances, tributes, and after parties. Individual show tickets and festival passes are on sale.
    Read
    • Dolly Parton is adding to her book collection with the release of “Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.” The 336-page book features personal stories and 450 full-color photographs capturing Parton’s passion for style. Pre-order the book now before it arrives on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
    Vote
    • We’re looking to you to help determine Nashville’s best burger. Remember to cast your vote in our Round 2 survey before Monday, March 27 + tune in for the next round in our Tuesday, March 28 newsletter.
    Today Is
    Shop
    • It’s that time of year to freshen up your home’s aroma, and our online shop (Six & Main) has the perfect candles. Drift away to scents such as woods + berries by The Rustic House or ripe juniper in a reusable vessel by Plant Based Candles. That smells just about right.
     
     
    Community
     
    Shine bright, Music City
    The Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge against the Nashville skyline
    Pro tip: Find a downtown rooftop for the best view. | Photo via @nashville_underground
    Nashville’s Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge shines bright every night, but sometimes you’ll see pops of color over the Cumberland River.

    If you’ve ever wondered what the colors or lighting sequences represent on any given night, there’s a calendar for that.

    This week, the bridge represented Newroz, the Kurdish New Year, (March 20) and World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (March 21). Here are a few bridge lightings coming up this spring — and check out the full schedule for more:
    DYK: Nashville residents can submit lighting requests for “public events of broad community significance” to recognize a specific cause or commemorate a local event. This excludes individual birthdays, anniversaries, and other personal celebrations.
     
    The Wrap
     
    Dylan Today’s Edition By:
    Dylan Aycock
    From the Editor
    Have a green thumb? The Store is partnering with the Edgehill Community Garden this spring to stock its local produce section. Volunteers are needed to maintain a dedicated garden plot (think: weeding, tilling, planting, and watering). Sign up for dates in March, April, and May.
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