How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Nashville?
It’s time to put the pedal to the metal. | Photo by NASHtoday
Did you know? Nashville scored a 30 out of 100 on Walk Score’s bikeability meter, deeming it a “somewhat bikeable” city. Our score is determined by four components: bike lanes, hills, destinations and connectivity, and bicycle mode share. Wondering what all that means? Let’s bike it out.
Bike lanes
Walk Score rates this category on the total length of bike paths and lanes. Learn more about bike lanes or plan a bike commute.
Hill score
Hilliness is based on the steepest grade within our area, calculated using the National Elevation Data set from the United States Geological Survey (USGC). Play with the USGS’ interactive map to learn more about nearby topography.
Destinations and connectivity
This uses our city’s Walk Score, which measures whether or not you need a car to run daily errands. Bonus: Next time you travel by bike, look out for these 21 sculptures that double as bike racks?
Bicycle mode share
This category takes into account the social nature of bicycling. There’s safety in numbers. Even if a city doesn’t have tons of infrastructure for cyclists, more cyclists mean more drivers are aware of bicycles — which makes roadways safer.
Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Tuesday, June 13-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Bring your pup for Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesday + plan ahead for Copa de la Diversión Night on Friday and a block party on Saturday.
Duran Duran | Tuesday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $24.60+ | See the iconic British band that has sold over 100 million records.
Wednesday, June 14
Sound Bath with Cats | Wednesday, June 14 | 6-7 p.m. | The Catio Cat Lounge, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 114 | $15 | Seating is limited and it’s recommended that you bring your own mat.
Thursday, June 15
A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth | Thursday, June 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Hotel Fraye Nashville Midtown, 1810 Broadway | $50 | The evening will start with a cocktail hour, followed by a Q+A with Kristin Chenoweth — tickets include a signed copy of “My Moment.”
Friday, June 16
Porter Flea Preview Market | Friday, June 16 | 6-9 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | $25 | Get an exclusive first look at the market’s 230 vendors — parking is $5 cash.
NMAAM & Sony Music Present A Day with Willie Jones | Friday, June 16 | 3:30 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | Cost of admission | Join recording artist Willie Jones as he dissects his major label debut album, “Something To Dance To.”
Saturday, June 17
Nashville SC vs. St. Louis City SC | Saturday, June 17 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $29+ | Cheer on the Boys in Gold at the last home match in June.
Black on Buchanan: Juneteenth Block Party | Saturday, June 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Buchanan Arts District, Buchanan Street | Free | There will be live music performances, food vendors, kid’s activities, and more.
The Best Day Yet is a fruit-forward take on a Manhattan with black currant and spiced pear liqueur, AKA the perfect balance to Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Fusion series. Yum. | Photo by Bardstown Bourbon Co.
Not that we need an excuse to celebrate, but Wednesday, June 14 recognizes America’s native spirit with National Bourbon Day. The best way to get into the spirit of day? Making the Best Day Yet, the official cocktail of the 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series
½ oz. St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
½ oz. Edmond Briottet Crème de Cassis
Shake and serve with orange garnish — and continue the celebration at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on September 15-17.*
A bronze statue of Chet Atkins has a new home at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum after 23 years at the corner of 5th Avenue and Union Street. The ~800-pound statue by sculptor Russell Faxon is on display in the courtyard.
Coming Soon
A whiskey bar with New Orleans roots is coming to Nashville this fall. Barrel Proof plans to open near First Horizon Park at 1010 4th Ave. N. The New Orleans location offers 390 whiskies, according to its website. (Nashville Post)
Award
Music group Alabama received CMA’s Pinnacle Award after a surprise CMA Fest set on Sunday night. The only other artists to receive the award are Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney. (American Songwriter)
Plan Ahead
Nashville Opera on Wheels is traveling across town this summer. The free pop-up concert series will visit Movies in the Park (June 15 + June 22), the NMAAM (June 19), and Centennial Park (July 1). See the schedule.
Number
90,000. The estimated daily attendance at CMA Fest across all stages and Fan Fair X. Fans from all 50 states and a record-breaking 51 countries attended the festival. Plus, mark your calendar for next year’s CMA Fest — June 6-9, 2024. (The Tennessean)
Concert
Ryman Auditorium announced three new shows yesterday, including Wayne Newton (Wednesday, Sept. 13), co-headliners Mary Chapin Carpenter + Shawn Colvin (Sunday, Oct. 8), and singer-songwriter Brandy Clark (Wednesday, Oct. 25). Tickets go on sale Friday.
Festival
Bonnaroo bound this weekend? The festival in Manchester, TN is expected to sell out this year, so take note of peak travel times, forecast updates + what to pack (and what to leave at home) in this Bonnaroo guide. (WTVF)
Nashville Pride Coffee Crawl returns with specialty drinks
Matryoshka Coffee, the organizer of the Nashville Pride Coffee Crawl, is serving “The Elio” through July 25.
For the next two weeks, 17 coffee shops will be serving specialty drinks as part of the Nashville Pride Coffee Crawl — now in its second year. Be sure to get your sips in before the crawl’s last day on Sunday, June 25.
Crema Coffee Roasters | Ella Gant Tonic | Rishi Tea matcha tonic sweetened with peach syrup and garnished with a candied peach ring and cocktail umbrella
Hanna Bee Coffee | Superfood Latte | Blue spirulina, safflower, and dragon fruit
Matryoshka Coffee | The Elio | Iced latte topped with housemade peach cold foam and sprinkles
Ugly Mugs | BP&W Lemonade | Blueberry lemonade, pink hibiscus tea, and white oat milk cold foam
Dose Coffee | Alien Superstar | Butterfly pea powder, strawberry syrup, and milk poured over ice and topped with green, salty whipped cream and edible glitter
8th & Roast | MLPD (My Little Pride Drink) | A matcha honey lemonade with a pineapple, ginger, and lychee reduction, a hint of vanilla, and garnished with burnt lemon
See the full list of participating coffee shops (swipe over to the second photo). Many are donating a portion of proceeds to organizations that help the LGBTQ+ community.
Can we talk about Nashville’s amazing pop-up food scene? It’s about to get even better with Lauter’s new guest chef series pop-up every second Wednesday — and first up is Hannah Yoon, founder of Bix Bakery. Visit the restaurant (754 Douglas Ave.) tomorrow for kimchi nachos, Parker House rolls, slow-cooked spare ribs, and more.
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