🌳 Dissecting the development

🌳 Spotlighting features

• For the kids: Largest playground in the county and a five-story climbing tower and slide
• For the sportos: Basketball courts and fitness equipment for outdoor workouts
• For the social butterfly: Event lawn for community performances and festivals + picnic shelters

🌳 Upcoming programming

• Outside Cinema | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru” under the stars while munching on provided popcorn.
• Farm Friends | Tuesdays + Thursdays, weekly | 9-11:30 a.m. | Volunteer to help with a variety of farm-related tasks like planting, farmhouse repairs, and park beautification.
• Cook Out | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Roast hot dogs and stay later for an ice cream social, blue supermoon watch party, and night walk through the park.

• Lunch and Learn: Young Women’s Education in Tennessee | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | This program led by the museum’s textile curator Julia Doyle will cover educational opportunities for young women in 19th century Tennessee.
• Fizz Facial Bar’s Grand Opening Party | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Fizz Facial Bar Nashville, 6720 Charlotte Pk. #101 | Free | Visit the shop for membership specials, vendors, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes.

• Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair | Thursday, Aug. 17-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon | $6+ | See live music across seven stages, take part in competitions, view exhibits, and ride attractions before grabbing some fair fare.
• Uncommon James Pop-Up | Friday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Virgin Hotels Nashville, 1 Music Sq. W. | Cost of purchase | Shop everyday and Vermeil jewelry + skincare from Kristin Cavallari’s line.

• Titans 5k | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 a.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $65 | Finish on the field at Nissan Stadium — entry includes one ticket to a select Titans game and commemorative t-shirt.
• Swayze Classic | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 11 a.m. | The Centennial, 5115 Centennial Blvd. | $15+ | The Nations Run Club hosts a fun run before The Centennial’s annual St. Patrick Swayze Day — all funds will benefit pancreatic research foundation PanCAN.

• Punk Rocktails Fundraiser | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Cross-eyed Critters, 101 20th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Sip on punk rock-inspired cocktails and sing karaoke while supporting Nashville’s Cafe Momentum.

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Monday, Aug. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Edgehill, 1201 Villa Pl., Ste. 102 | Free | This seven-round trivia night is modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the UK.

• Harvest Fest at Shaker Village | Saturday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$16 | Celebrate fall with hayrides, farm animals, pumpkin painting, apple pressing + food trucks (or make it a weekend with a stay at Shaker Village’s stunning, historic Inn).*

• Did someone hit the lights? Zoolumination returns to the Nashville Zoo beginning Friday, Nov. 17. The Chinese lantern festival spotlights scenes made from 1,000+ custom silk lanterns. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 13. Get a sneak peek of four scenes.

• Crema Coffee Roasters’ newest location in the Brentwood Place Shopping Center (330 Franklin Rd., 904D) officially opens Wednesday, Aug. 30. Crema Brentwood will offer an expanded breakfast and lunch menu.

• This week, Henry James Bar announced it would close its East Nashville space by September. Now, the owners of GoodTimes and Lucky’s will purchase the property for a sports bar tentatively called ROY’s Royal Room. Renovations could take ~four months. (Nashville Post)

• Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen’s former Hillsboro Village space (2123 Belcourt Ave.) is set for a pizza-focused restaurant called Slice of Italy. Stay tuned for an opening date. (Nashville Post)

• Nashville Public Library partnered with the Affordable Connectivity Program to launch a new initiative increasing internet access across the city. Qualifying households can receive up to $30 off internet bills each month under the program. Review qualifications and learn how to apply.

• NBC and Peacock announced the nominees for the inaugural “People’s Choice Country Awards,” which will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Sept. 28. There are 12 categories, including People’s Artist of 2023. Voting is now open.

• The US Post Office on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard has been renamed in honor of the late Thelma Harper, the longest-serving woman state senator in Tennessee history. A designation plaque was unveiled at the site earlier this week. (WTVF)

• Our online store (Six & Main) is partnering with the Centennial Park Conservancy, a local nonprofit organization that works with Nashville’s Metro Parks to preserve and program our city’s historic central park and The Parthenon. Merchandise purchases will help underwrite free arts + educational programs. Shop now.