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Nashville’s must-see museums
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If you spot the larger-than-life roses, you’ve arrived outside the Frist Art Museum. | Photo by NASHtoday
Museums are the cultural hubs of Nashville. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Music City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, we’ve rounded up 15 museums to visit.

Pro tip: Nashville Public Library’s Community Passports collection gives cardholders free admission to the National Museum of African American Music, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Cheekwood. Passports may be checked out for up to seven days — heads up, there’s a waitlist.

Arts + culture

Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free-$15
Don’t miss: Bookmark the museum’s calendar for movie screenings, architecture tours, family activities, and more.

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $13-$29
Don’t miss: The second floor of the Historic Mansion serves as a gallery for the museum’s permanent collection and hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year.

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Watch for opening receptions, music programming, and more at the NMAAM. | Photo via the National Museum of African American Music

Music

National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | $22.95-$26.96
Don’t miss: The museum’s year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, including new exhibitions like “This is Hip Hop: East Coast Edition.”

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Free-$27.95
Don’t miss: Add on Hatch Show Print and RCA Studio B for the full experience. Plus, check out the museum’s Community Counts program for free or discounted admission for eligible youth and accompanying adults.

Jefferson Street Sound Museum, 2004 Jefferson St. | $10-$15
Don’t miss: Stories and artifacts highlighting the musical history of Jefferson Street, with tours touching on Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington’s time in Music City.

A museum building with tall columns

Start your history lesson at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, where the Tennessee State Museum is located. | Photo by NASHtoday

Tennessee treasures

Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free
Don’t miss: In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the state history museum also hosts temporary exhibits, author talks, and other special events.

Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 404 Hogan Rd. | Free
Don’t miss: Over 3,000 artifacts throughout two levels of exhibits, an heirloom garden, and historic cabins.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, 501 Broadway (inside Bridgestone Arena) | Free through the end of 2023
Don’t miss: Interactive activities and exhibits chronicling the history of Tennessee sports from the early 1800s to present day.

From classic cars at Lane Motor Museum to country greats like Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Patsy Cline, find seven more museums at the button below.
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Events
Wednesday, July 5
  • Bingo! Bingo! with the Lady in Red | Wednesday, July 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Co., 429B Houston St. | Free | Compete in multiple rounds with special challenges for a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, July 6
  • Rover Runway Pet Fest | Thursday, July 6 | 5-8 p.m. | The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. | Free | Go shopping with your pup during mall hours to fill up a bingo card, followed by puppy treats and a dog costume contest on the lowest level of the Emerald Deck.
  • Sam Bush | Thursday, July 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $25+ | Catch a performance by the Grammy Award-winning artist and “Father of Newgrass.”
Friday, July 7
  • Shelby Bottoms Close Encounters | Friday, July 7 | 8-9 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Ln. | Free | A special night hike at Cornelia Fort Airpark Trailhead to discuss local UFO sightings and what’s flying at night — open to ages 10 and up.
Saturday, July 8
  • Battle Of The Paellas | Saturday, July 8 | 12:30-5 p.m. | Love and Exile Winery and Bar, 715 Main St. #A | $50 | A competition to be named the best paella chef in town, including paella and sangria tastings + beats by DJ Julian.
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News Notes

Traffic
  • The Broadway Bridge will be closed for two months beginning Friday, July 7 for complete replacement. Closures will be in place from 8th to 12th avenues + 11th Avenue from Porter to McGavock streets. View the detour map + WeGo Transit detours.
Opening
  • Chicago-based Molly’s Cupcakes opens tomorrow, July 6 at Opry Mills — near Forever 21 and Johnny Rockets. The bakery specializes in center-filled cupcakes and was featured on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.”
Eat
  • The Hermitage Hotel’s food concepts are getting a summer refresh. Visit Drusie & Darr for a new express lunch (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) that comes with one starter and one entree or pop into The Pink Hermit for pizza, bruschetta, and other Italian-inspired dishes. (Nashville Business Journal)
Arts
  • Flying out of BNA anytime soon? Account for some extra travel time so you can view the new “Flying Solo” exhibit. The summer installment in Concourse D (across from gates D3 and D4) features works by Tennessee-based artists through Sunday, Oct. 22.
 
Eat

🍦 We all scream for ice cream

Get a taste of Nashville as a flavor of ice cream
A chocolate dipped cone with colorful sprinkles photographed in front of the Bobbie's Dairy Dip sign.
If the ice cream is strawberry, that means it counts as a serving of fruit — right? Asking for a friend. | Photo by @grace.a.austin
Recently, we asked you to come up with a unique ice cream flavor that describes Nashville and utilizes one to three locally sourced ingredients. After reading all of your responses, it’s safe to say that our mouths are watering. Here were some of our favorites:

Vanilla ice cream with caramel swirl and topped with Goo Goo Clusters. Called “Moosic City.” - Meredith Y.

Vanilla ice cream topped with hot chicken crunchies from Hattie B’s Hot Chicken and pieces of Goo Goo Clusters. Called “GooGoo Clucker.” - Karen V.

Vanilla ice cream swirled with hot honey and topped with dark chocolate Goo Goo Clusters (aka The Howie Premium Goo Goo). Called “Nashville Hot/Cold.” - Lauren B.

The only thing we need now is a local ice cream shop to make one of these flavors a reality. Bobbie’s Dairy Dip, Mike’s Ice Cream, Sarabhas Creamery — we’re looking at you.
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  • It’s grilling season, and we want to make sure you are set for the summer. Elevate your grilling experience with flavors by Spicewalla.
Eat
  • Love trying new restaurants? Join Offline + get money off the best local eateries. Psst — we’ve scored you a free month with code NASHtoday.
Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
 
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Calling all creatives. Turnip Green Creative Reuse is soft launching open studio hours for printing, sewing, and more. On Tuesday, July 11, $5 entry will get you two hours of studio time (5-7 p.m.), with add-ons available for purchase.
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