🌊 Ways to get on the water

• Old Hickory features 20+ boat access ramps and eight marinas with amenities like boat rentals, launch ramps, fuel docks, restaurants, and ship stores.
• Rent paddle boards and try your hand at yoga on the water with Nashville SUP & Yoga + reserve jet skis and waverunners from JBeez WaterCraft Rentals.
• Take surfing lessons from Nashville Wake Lab. Pro tip: Join the Landlocked Surf Club to meet with other surfers of all ages and skill sets and get out on the water twice a month.
• Is relaxing more your style? Take in the sights on Cruisin’ Tikis Nashville.

🎣 Notable features along the lakefront

• Plan a fishing day at one of the 15+ “fish attractor” locations maintained by the TWRA. Expect to catch species like striped bass, crappie, and largemouth bass.
• Let the kiddos burn off some energy at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. The indoor park boasts a ropes course, tumble track, climbing wall, arcade, VR, and more.
• Swim up an appetite? Grab a bite to eat from Awedaddy’s Bar & Grill or Sam’s Sports Grill.

⛺ Camping + hiking

• Old Hickory Lake camping opportunities range from primitive tent campsites to full water and electrical hookup campsites.
• Camping fees range from ~$30-$40 with a $3-$5 daily visitor/reservation fee.
• Explore Old Hickory Trail before switching gears and cycling at Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail.

• Studio Tenn: Here You Come Again | Thursday, May 25-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $55+ | A rollicking new musical about a has-been- who-never-was comedian and his unusual relationship with his long time idol — Dolly Parton.
• Spotlight Thursday: Ashley Crawford | Thursday, May 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan St. | $20+ | Join flutist Ashley Crawford for a night of jazz and funk music in the Jazz Cave.

• Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art | Friday, May 26-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Cost of admission | This is the first exhibition to explore the instrument’s symbolism in American art from the early 19th century to the present day.
• Nature Journaling | Friday, May 26 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Enjoy a short hike around the Nature Center and then journal or draw your observations.

• Blood Assurance Blood Drive | Saturday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | Free | The Blood Mobile will be set up in the zoo’s parking lot and donors receive a complimentary ticket to the zoo while supplies last.
• Picnic at the Proctor Barn | Saturday, May 27 | 12-2 p.m. | Proctor Barn at Beaman Park, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy lawn games and barn tours at the Proctor Barn.

• Sunday Campfire Sessions: Singalong with The Farmer & Adele | Sunday, May 28 | 10:30 a.m. | The Getalong, 700A Fatherland St. | $12+ | Campfire Sessions is a Sunday morning singalong for everyone — admission is free for children under one.
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Trivia | Sunday, May 28 | 6 p.m. | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, 431 11th Ave. N. | Free | Test your knowledge and relive your favorite moments of the Beverly Hills franchise.

• Memorial Day Dash 5K | Monday, May 29 | 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | City Cemetery, 401 Oak St. | $40 | The 5K course features some of the most historic places and scenic views in the city.

• Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays: Nashville dog owners can enjoy Sounds baseball with their pups while benefiting a local animal nonprofit.
• Throwback Thursdays: Catch the team wearing the fan-favorite throwback home uniforms, modeled after the classic 1978 team, and enjoy drink specials at the concessions.
• Friday Fireworks: Watch the Nashville sky light up with a post game fireworks show.
• Sunday Family Fun Days: Kids can take part in pregame autographs with select Sounds players and postgame Kids Round the Bases.

• The Goddard School is set to open a 20,000-sqft space in the Nashville Yards Pinnacle Tower by spring 2025. The school will enroll ~250 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old and be located on two levels, hold 15 classrooms, and boast indoor/outdoor play areas. (The Tennessean)

• Downtown’s Headquarters Beercade, a vintage arcade bar with craft beer and cocktails, has closed its doors in a “business acquisition that benefited all parties.” The Instagram post made by the business suggests new projects are in store for Machine Hospitality Group this year.

• Pop-up St. Vito Focacceria officially opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar in The Gulch — 605 Mansion St. The 40-seat restaurant serves sfincione pizzas and Sicilian-inspired fare and is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Church Street’s Chick-fil-A has ended its Little Blue Menu concept, which allowed the chain to test new menu items like burgers and chicken wings. The location began offering its normal menu for pickup, delivery, and catering as of Saturday, May 20. (WSMV)

• The Spotify House installation will return to Ole Red on Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 11. About 50 performers will take the stage, including Brad Paisley, Jordan Davis, Lady A, and Mickey Guyton. All shows will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. (The Tennessean)

• Nashville SC fell 2-1 to Inter Miami CF at Tuesday’s US Open Cup round-of-16 match — bringing the team’s win-streak across all competitions to an end. Nashville returns to GEODIS Park on Sunday, May 28 to face the Columbus Crew. (Nashville Post)

• Downtown for CMA Fest? Stop by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Friday, June 9 for CMT’s Next Women of Country featuring Kimberly Kelly, Catie Offerman, MaRynn Taylor, Kasey Tyndall + Julie Williams (included with Museum admission). Pro tip: The program is free to Museum members. Buy tickets.*

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• Cash Karaoke | 1:30–2:30 p.m.
• Cash Kings, a Johnny Cash tribute band | 3–5 p.m.
• Live Rubik’s Cube Johnny Cash mosaic creation by Josh Sickle | 4:45–5:45 p.m.
• Johnny Cash trivia with prizes | 5–5:30 p.m.
• John Carter Cash, doors open at 6:30 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.