Dig in at The Truck Stop, Donelson’s new food truck park
Picture this: Your favorite food trucks, all in one place. | Photo by @thetruckstop615
Rev up your taste buds — this food truck park is a pit stop for every palate.
The Truck Stop is already up and running, but with National Food Truck Day tomorrow, the concept is hosting a grand opening with all of its food truck friends.
Get ready to park yourself in foodie paradise at 229 Donelson Pk. Here’s what to know before you go:
New food trucks every week
The Truck Stop takes the guesswork out of tracking down your favorite food truck by posting its weekly schedule on Instagram and Facebook — typically on Mondays — along with other updates.
The number of daily food trucks varies, with anywhere from one to five or more on any given day. Some trucks park for lunch time hours, while others arrive just in time for dinner.
As for seating, no need to grab your food and dash back to the car. The Truck Stop has several picnic tables (with umbrellas for shade) set up in the lot. Read: Invite your co-workers or bring the whole family.
National Food Truck Day
It’s a party in the food truck park. Make your lunch or dinner plans now with The Food Truck’s grand opening celebration schedule tomorrow, June 30:
Can’t make it? Keep your eyes peeled for next week’s schedule. Some of the regulars you’ll see parked include Taste of Aloha, Adams BBQ, and Snack Barr.
Events
Thursday, June 29
Thursday Night Out Featuring LIGHT: Bruce Munro | Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $19+ | Enjoy Bruce Munro’s magical light installations after dark along with food, drinks, and live music.
Bizz Presents The Vibes of The Ville | Thursday, June 29 | 6-8 p.m. | The Filming Station, 501 8th Ave. S. | $20 | Listen to the sounds of Music City while sipping complimentary drinks and munching on apps.
Friday, June 30
Pop-up in the Park | Friday, June 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Noble Park, 11th Ave. S. | Free+ | Celebrate Face Foundrié’s one-year anniversary with vendors like Buru, Lennon and Luxe, and Spark + kick the day off with a free class led by barre3.
Saturday, July 1
Summer Sips at the Station | Saturday, July 1 | 12-4 p.m. | The Union Station Nashville Yards, 1001 Broadway | $35 | Celebrate summer with food, cocktails, live music, a car show, face painting, a caricature artist, snow cones, and more — complimentary parking up to three hours.
FANCY: Queens of Country Party | Saturday, July 1 | 9 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25 | Grab your dancing shoes and celebrate the music of Reba, Dolly, Shania, Martina, and more.
Sunday, July 2
Kitchen Hacks with the Chef and I | Sunday, July 2 | 11 a.m. | The Chef and I, 1922 Adelicia St. | $120 | Learn dozens of shortcuts, techniques, and tricks from a professional chef before enjoying your creation at the end of class.
Grand Ole Opry | Sunday, July 2 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $60+ | See performances by Eric Paslay, Raelynn, Wendy Moten, Connie Smith, and more.
Monday, July 3
Great American Music City Pickleball Fest | Monday, July 3 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | $40 | Join ~1,000 pickleball players for open play on 24 covered courts, coaching clinics, food trucks, and more.
Nashville Live! will take over the Second Avenue George Jones building, with portions of the project opening in phases this year. Some concepts include DraftKings Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, and an event space. Stay tuned — we’ll share more details in tomorrow’s newsletter. (The Tennessean)
Announced
The picks are in. The Nashville Predators had 13 overall picks in the NHL Draft. The team selected UConn right wing Matthew Wood (pick 15) + WHL Saskatoon Blades defenseman Tanner Molendyk (pick 24) in Round 1. Review each team’s selections. (The Tennessean)
Edu
Tennessee State University announced that the school will add a club men’s hockey team in 2024 — making it the first historically Black college or university to launch a hockey program. In the future, TSU hopes to have both a Division I men’s and women’s team. (ESPN)
Film
The Nashville Film Festival will return to venues across Music City to showcase 125+ film screenings Thursday, September 28-Wednesday, October 4. The 54th annual event also features post-film Q+As with filmmakers, industry panels, live music showcases, and more.
Arts
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will unveil “Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth” on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The exhibit, which follows Loveless’ career and lasting success, will be available to view through October 2024 + is included with museum admission.
Watch
“Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage” is set to open at the Frist Art Museum in September. The exhibit explores Black identity and experiences in the US through collage mediums. Watch the artists involved talk about their work.
Sports
Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar and Walker Zimmerman were voted to participate in the 2023 MLS All-Star Game in Washington, DC. The MLS All-Stars will take on English Premier League club Arsenal on Wednesday, July 19. Tune in via Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
Cause
Jason Aldean and Morgan Wallen will headline “A Covenant Knight at the Grand Ole Opry House,” a benefit for The Covenant School, on Monday, Aug. 7. The artists will be joined by Maddie & Tae, NEEDTOBREATHE, Old Dominion, and more. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Concert
Save the dates for these October concerts. “You Got Gold,” an annual celebration of the late John Prine, returns October 8-10 with special events at CMA Theater, Basement East, and Ryman Auditorium. Plus, Phish will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena October 6-8.
We’re excited to welcome The Roosevelts Candle Co. to our online store (Six & Main). This Nashville-based candle brand strives to capture the essence of national parks and the wilderness. A portion of proceeds are also donated to organizations that aim to conserve and protect our nation’s parks. Shop now.
Family
This weekend is kind of a big wheel
Monster trucks roaring into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for Monster Jam World Finals
Who will you be cheering for — Grave Digger (pictured above), Megalodon, or one of the other Monster Jam trucks? | Photo by NASHtoday
Ready, set, ride — Monster Jam trucks will drive Lower Broadway this morning at 11 a.m. for a parade, marking the start of this weekend’s Monster Jam World Finals.
The main event takes over Nissan Stadium on Saturday, July 1 with competitions, a half-time show by LoCash + the chance to meet the drivers and see 50 trucks up-close. Think: Grave Digger, Max-D, and Megalodon.
Tickets start at $50, with various add-ons available leading up to and after the World Finals, including VIP meet and greets and a track tour hosted by Grave Digger legend Dennis Anderson (Friday and Saturday) + the Awards Show at Wildhorse Saloon (Sunday).
Bonus: There will be a Monster Jam World Finals-exclusive stunt, an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.
Belmont University athletes will soon have the opportunity to sell officially licensed NIL merch and earn payouts on purchases via the Belmont NIL Store. Follow along via this newly-created Instagram account.
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