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Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Nashville.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and pricing.
Key features: 50-acre, all-inclusive estate featuring an in-house planning and design team, Mooncake Lake and nature preserve, and the Yarbrough House.
East Meets West Dinner | Wednesday, July 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Tansuo, 121B 12th Ave. N. | $155 | This multi-course dinner features a fusion of Italian and Indian cuisines, expertly paired with Amaro Montenegro and Venetian-style Apertivo cocktails.
Thursday, July 13
North Lake Animal Hospital Grand Opening Party | Thursday, July 13 | 3-7 p.m. | North Lake Animal Hospital & Pet Spa, 5552 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of North Lake Animal Hospital with exclusive door prizes and giveaways, live music, free ice cream, food, drinks, and adoptable dogs.
Golden Hour | Thursday, July 13 | 6 p.m. | Thistle & Rye, 1620 West End Ave. | $35 | An exclusive tasting of Cincoro Tequila selections paired with small bites.
Friday, July 14
Music City Ruck March | Friday, July 14 | 5-8 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | Free | Operation Stand Down Tennessee, in partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, is hosting a ruck march in honor of fallen service members.
Nashville Shores: Dive-in Movies | Friday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd. | Price of admission | Dive in and enjoy a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” in the wave pool.
Saturday, July 15
Nashville Punk Rock Flea Market | Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Further Farms, 4700 Eatons Creek Rd. | Free+ | Shop local vendors and enjoy live music, stand-up comedy, and circus performances — $10 early admission is at 10 a.m.
Adult ARTlab: Letterpress Tote Bag| Saturday, July 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | $60+ | Join the Frist Art Museum and Hatch Show Print for this printmaking workshop, where you’ll create a design using a variety of guitar carvings and other music-related images and print it on a tote bag.
Sunday, July 16
Rescue Puppy Yoga | Sunday, July 16 | 12-1 p.m. | 14TENN, 1410 51st Ave. N. | $30 | There will be adoptable rescue puppies playing and relaxing on and around your mat — mat rental is $5.
Experience INDYCAR racing in Nashville this August
This is currently the only motor sports street course in the world to cross a major body of water. | Photo by Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
Start your engines, Nashville. The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is back Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — and you’ll want to make more than a quick pit stop.
For three days, the premium motor sports and music festival will fill downtown with events focused on:
Racing — During the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on Sunday, Aug. 6, drivers from around the world will race along a temporary street circuit past Nissan Stadium, over the Korean War Veteran Memorial Bridge, and into downtown 80 times. That’s 168 miles. Bonus: Check out practice rounds + more races on Friday and Saturday.
Music — Artists like rap legend Flo Rida, singer-songwriter Chris Janson, country star Megan Moroney, and more will perform just blocks away from Broadway all weekend. See the full lineup.
Food — Find delicious bites from local food trucks in the Fan Zone, high-end catering in Premium Clubs, and kids’ favorites in the Family Fun Zone.
Vui’s Juice Café will open in Berry Hill on Tuesday, July 18 in a space previously home to I Love Juice Bar — 522 Heather Pl. Guests can expect an all-day breakfast and brunch menu featuring local vendors and items like acai bowls and turkey bacon BLTs + fresh juices and a coffee bar.
Announced
We can almost taste the lemonade. The Nashville Fair will return to The Fairgrounds Nashville Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 17 with carnival rides, specialty shows, kid-focused activities like Mr. Bond the Science Guys, and more. Admission tickets and ride wristbands are on sale now.
Travel
Allegiant Airlines introduced a new nonstop flight from the Nashville International Airport to Ft. Lauderdale, which is slated to begin operations on Thursday, Nov. 16. One-way fares can be purchased for as low as $40 today. (WZTV)
Biz
Florida-based private aviation company TRYP Air Charter has expanded to Nashville. The business move marks the company’s longest trip from it’s home base in Lakeland (hey, LALtoday) at ~2.5 hours. (Nashville Business Journal)
Show
Reba McEntire will bring “An Evening with Reba & Friends” to Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 5 in celebration of her book release, “Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots.” All ticket sales include a copy of the book and tickets go on sale Friday.
Tech
The Nashville International Airport has installed exit lane breach control doors at A/B and C/D Concourse exits. Sensors automatically open the one-way exit door to the Grand Lobby as passengers approach. The addition alerts BNA to security breaches and allows for seamless traffic flow.
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Be the broker: Beachy property for sale
Be the broker: Beachy property for sale in the heart of downtown
A 12-story hotel with renderings was also proposed for this spot at one time. | Photo via NAI Nashville Stanton Group
We asked, and y’all sold us on your ideas. Here’s what some of our readers had to say about what this beach-like property for sale downtown could be turned into:
”...I would build a tower with full amenities for 55+ population. The bottom of the building would be a farmers market, full grocery store with delivery to the residents of the building, a full affordable, but healthy restaurant serving 16 hours/day, headed by a nutritional chef. I would also include a travel “agency” of sorts to allow the residents to head to their favorite spots in the Nashville area...”
“I would turn it into a small reading park.”
“A drive by coffee shop.”
“It would be terrific if it was purchased by the city and turned into a pollinator garden. Once established, it’s self-sufficient, beautiful, and helps the environment. It could also contain a great sculpture. Something Nashville could use more of.”
“I would turn it into a beautiful multi-colored fountain that changes constantly. Imagine coming to Nashville and having our own fountain of youth!”
Not to brag, but a handful of respondents also agreed that a Ferris wheel would fit the bill.
Shop
It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day sales — aka, discounts on everything from iPads to furniture to nugget ice makers. Surf the sales or check out our picks. Note: Deals may be subject to change.
Family
Keep crumbs and messes under control with the iRobot Roomba that empties itself — it’s $400 off (yes, you read that right).
Eat
Bread makers are making a comeback, and we totally get why (read: soft, warm, homemade bread). Snag the Hamilton Beach Bread Maker that’s $34 off.
Arts
Customize tees, pillows, and totes with the Cricut Heat Press Machine’s pro-level heat-transfer that lasts through repeated washes. Get it while it’s 20% off.
Outdoors
Keep comfy and cool this summer with wear-anywhere black running shorts, discounted down from $24.99 to $18.39.
Does the sight of this make you a little dizzy? Sub Zero is a new ride coming to the Williamson County Fair this year (Aug. 4-12) that suspends and rotates you 60 ft in the air. My stomach says no, but my heart says yes.
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