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Lights, camera, action: Where to watch outdoor movies in Nashville

Pro tip: Check out the schedule to see the food truck lineup for each movie. | Photo by Nathan Zucker via NightLight 615

Nothing says spring and summer like outdoor movies — and there are many opportunities to catch free and low-cost films around town after the sun goes down.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night activity — like a scene out of your favorite rom-com — or just want to hang out with friends, we’ve got you covered with 10+ outdoor screenings that will have you feeling like the star in your own motion picture.

🌳 Movies with a view

From parks to pools, enjoy a variety of new movies, classic films + animated favorites all summer long.

NightLight 615 | Select nights, June-October | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $11+ | Upcoming movies include “Anchorman,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “The Big Lewbowski,” and more. Pro tip: Each event is 21+ and features craft beer, wine, and food trucks.
Movies in the Park | Thursdays in June | Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave. | Free | Stretch out on a blanket and watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Mean Girls,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and “Lightyear.”
Dive-in Movies | Fridays in July | Nashville Shores | Cost of admission | Relax and float around while watching “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” and more.
Movies in the Park | Last Saturday, May-August | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | The next event is “Clifford The Big Red Dog” on May 27. Other movies include “American Underdog,” “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile,” and “Soul.”

🍺 Movies with a brew

Level up your movie experience with local brews, taproom bites + other fare at these 21+ events.

Movies on Tap | Select Sundays, June-December | Jackalope Brewing Company, 429B Houston St. | $25 | Jackalope and the Nashville Film Festival’s ongoing series will screen “Con Air,” “Jaws,” and “Wet Hot American Summer” — tickets include beer and popcorn.
Sip + Cinema | Select Saturdays, May-September | W Nashville, 300 12th Ave. S. | Free+ | This series is all about the classics with “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Godfather,” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Events

Today, May 12

Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Gwinnett Stripers followed by post-game fireworks on Friday night.
“Jungle Book Kids” | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | Times vary | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $16+ | The production features a host of colorful characters and favorite songs from the movie.
Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, SC, Main St. from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main, Greenville | Free | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*

Saturday, May 13

Card Making Workshop | Saturday, May 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Bell Garden Nashville, 855A Colice Jeanne Rd. | $5+ | Instructor Dawn De Santo leads you in making handmade cards using stamps, paper, seed packets, and more.
Latin Dance Class | Saturday, May 13 | 12-1 p.m. | MOVE Inclusive Dance, 7657 Hwy. 70 S. #101 | $15 | Disconnect from the stress of your day while learning salsa, merengue, and Bachata — no previous dance experience is required.

Sunday, May 14

Music City All Stars | Sunday, May 14 | 4:30 p.m. | Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $25+ | Watch as the dancers from this studio take the stage to perform.

Monday, May 15

Shlomo Franklin | Monday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $10 | The artist performs for his EP release with special guest Abigayle Kompst.

Tuesday, May 16

Master Distiller’s Dinner | Tuesday, May 16 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Joseph Nashville, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd. | $150 | Join Nelson’s Green Brier and chefs of The Joseph for an exclusive four-course dinner featuring award-winning whiskey.

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News Notes

Traffic

TDOT will pause construction on the Broadway bridge during SEC Media Days (July 17-July 20). This pause will cause a delay in the bridge’s reopening — which will now follow Labor Day weekend. (The Tennessean)

Coming Soon

Present Tense, a Japanese restuarant and sake bar, is set to open in Wedgewood-Houston (321 Hart St.) in late May. The menu focuses on shareable small plates including aged tuna tartare, diver scallop handrolls, and more. Other features include a six-seat sake bar and omakase tasting + Saturday brunch.

Biz

Beginner’s Luck goes bodega. The brand announced the edition of its “bouncing baby brother,” Bodega Boys. The creative outlet will offer subs, pastrami, chopped cheese, grape soda, and bagged chips — according to a post — with a more permanent update on the horizon.
Canadian men’s retailer Indochino will relocate to the ground floor of The Gulch’s Bill Voorhees Co. Building by the end of the year. The clothing store initially opened in 2018 in The Mall at Green Hills before moving to 716 Division St. (Nashville Post)

Edu

Vanderbilt University moved today’s undergraduate commencement ceremony to Bridgestone Arena due to weather concerns. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (WSMV)

Announced

CMA Fest released the lineup for “The Cadillac Three & Friends” concert at Ascend Amphitheater on Friday, June 9. The band will headline with supporting performances by Boy Named Banjo, Randy Rogers Band, Elvie Shane, Tenille Townes, and other special guests.

Sports

Nashville SC is headed to the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after beating FC Dallas 2-0. The win also marks Head Coach Gary Smith’s 400th career match managed. The team is gearing up to play at Geodis Park next on Wednesday, May 17.

Read

Loretta Lynn’s family and estate will posthumously release “A Song and A Prayer” on Tuesday, May 23. The novel includes a collection of prayers combined with song lyrics inspired by her sessions with songwriter and co-author Dr. Kim McLean. Preorder now.

Drink

Meet Rebel Rabbit — not a hard seltzer, a high seltzer, infused with just enough cannabis to turn up the relaxation with none of the nasty next-day side effects of a can of beer or a glass of wine. Intrigued? Shop their whole collection of beverages online.*

Eat

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Biz

🍑 This is just peachy

Where to find The Peach Truck around Nashville this summer

Fresh peaches are en route to Music City. | Photo via The Peach Truck

Beep, beep. That’s the sound of The Peach Truck making its seasonal return.

This year, owners Stephen and Jessica Rose are making it easier for peach lovers to find the sweet fruit around town. Beginning next week, purchase them by the bag or box at the four permanent locations below.

Indoor | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Mini summer store + drive-up | Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd.
Mini summer store + drive-up | Rivergate, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville
Mini summer store + drive-up | Cool Springs, 1925 Mallory Ln., Franklin

Savor those sweet peaches because after a warmer-than-usual winter and late freezes, it’s estimated that upwards of 60% of this year’s crop was lost, according to The Peach Truck.

Pro tip: In addition to the four permanent spots, watch for ~30 pop-up locations throughout the season. Be sure to follow along via @thepeachtruck for pop-up info and hours of operation.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

If you missed our story a few days ago on Mother’s Day happenings, check it out + add a new one to the list. A few Tennessee State Parks around Middle Tennessee are celebrating mother figures with meals at their restaurants — first food, then an adventure.

Review offerings from Montgomery Bell State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, Henry Horton State Park, and some a little further away.

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