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🔍 Let’s play bug bingo

Let’s play bug bingo
bug bingo
What’s your favorite bug? | Graphic by NASHtoday and 6AM City
Grown-ups, do you have a kid who loves creepy-crawlies? Give them this field guide to local bug finding.

Have you ever gone looking for bugs? To be an expert bug hunter, you need:
  • A magnifying glass
  • A phone to take pictures with
  • A notepad to write down your discoveries
Now that you have everything, you’re ready to play bug bingo. Here are a few of our favorite local bugs:

Assassin bug
They’re called assassin bugs because they attack other bugs. If you see a dark bug with a pointy head, steer clear. They can poke you with their proboscis (that long thing sticking out like a nose).

Where to find it: In the trees or around grassy areas — anywhere they can hunt other bugs.

Dragonfly (or damselfly)
Did you know that there are over 3,000 different types of dragonflies? They are great hunters and — unlike some other bugs — can fly in every direction.

Where to find it: Wet places like ponds, lakes, and marshes (like Willow Pond). They also like really colorful flowers.

Earthworm
These wriggly, slimy creatures are every gardener’s best friend. They help churn up the soil to make plants grow. Did you know that they don’t have eyes? They “see” by sensing light.

Where to find it: Sometimes, after rainstorms, they get flooded out of the ground. If you find one squirming on the sidewalk, cup it in your hands and carry it back to the grass. It won’t bite — earthworms don’t have teeth.

Tap the button below for gross facts and hints for where the bugs might be. Also, send us pictures of any discoveries you make.
Field guide to bugs
Events
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Bubble Blast Foam Party | Friday, Aug. 11 | 11 a.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Play in a mountain of foam with beach balls, pool noodles, and more.
  • Author Event with James McBride | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk., Ste. 14 | $31 | Author James McBride will talk about his new book, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.”
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Community Day | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pk. | Free | The group has partnered with Turnip Green Creative Reuse for a workshop on building your own nature journal, a hike on the nature trail, and a visit to the education garden.
  • Conversation and Performance: Rhiannon Giddens | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | The Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist will discuss her career and briefly perform.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • U-Pick Flowers | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-2 p.m. | By Faith Farm, 7721 Whites Creek Pk. | $25 | Join Frecklefaced Adventures for a U-Pick bouquet experience ($25 paid upon arrival), Penny Dough Play Co. activities, and yard games — registration required.
Monday, Aug. 14
  • Lyle Lovett | Monday, Aug. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $61.25+ | The Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • The National | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $41+ | See the indie rockers behind fan favorites like “Bloodbuzz Ohio” and “About Today.”
  • Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Free | Join in the annual celebration with the Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum to honor a music industry leader who has continued in Scruggs’s legacy as a formidable businesswoman.*
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News Notes
Show
  • The fall lineup for Musicians Corner is here. The free, five-week concert series in Centennial Park kicks off Friday, Sept. 1 (5-9 p.m.) with performances by Sunflower Bean, Matt Costa, Nordista Freeze, Catalina, and Travesura. See the full schedule.
Opening
  • Say hey to Hi-Wire Brewing. The Asheville-based brewery opens its Gulch location (820 Division St.) one week from today on Friday, Aug. 18 at 12 p.m. We’re especially excited for the daily operational hours, covered patio, and games — ping pong, anyone?
Coming Soon
  • All aboard. Join us as we patiently wait for Lionel Trains to open in Opry Mills. The toy train retailer sells model trains, tracks, and accessories + NASCAR-licensed die-cast race cars. It’s expected to open in September.
Biz
  • La Hacienda’s former South Nashville space will have a new tenant hopefully by October. Mas Amigos plans to open in the building — 2615 Nolensville Pk. — and serve food landing somewhere in between Mexican street food and gourmet Mexican cuisine. (Nashville Post)
Today Is
  • Hip-hop’s 50th birthday. Today and tomorrow, a community mural project kicks off at the Bonafyde Gym and Community Center — 2524 Heiman St. NMAAM will also offer free admission both days to the first 500 guests. Find more celebratory events. (The Tennessean)
Eat
  • Bringle’s Smoking Oasis announced a series of food vendors popping up each Saturday in September at the shack. The full lineup will be released soon, but East Side Banh Mi kicks things off Sept. 2 beginning at 11 a.m.
Announced
  • Keith Urban, Lady A, and Trisha Yearwood were among 12 artists announced to perform at Nashville’s ACM Honors. More performances for the 16th annual event, taking place at Ryman Auditorium on Aug. 23, will be released at a later date. (WZTV)
Outdoors
  • Sweet niblets! Last weekend, we took advantage of the weather and visited one of several Middle Tennessee filming locations for “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” If you haven’t crossed off “visit a waterfall” on your summer bucket list, travel to Tullahoma’s Rutledge Falls + review our pro tips.
Plan Ahead
  • OZ Arts Nashville’s Beyond Bourbon: A Benefit Bash returns with 30 different spirits, wines, and beers, plus food from Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The annual fundraiser supports the nonprofit’s arts and programming. Explore ticket options.
 
Biz

More Mimo to munch on

Mimo Restaurant and Bar expands its Italian menu with new offerings
An array of new menu items served on colorful plates and bowls.
Why not sample a little bit of everything? | Photo via Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
No need to jet set to Rome next time you’re in the mood for some authentic Italian food (with a Nashville twist, of course). Mimo Restaurant and Bar has expanded its menu, increasing the number of shareable plates and broadening the selection of scratch-made pasta dishes.

🍴 Sharing is caring
Try the newly-added cheese and charcuterie boards, roasted Springer Farms chicken for two, or the 36-ounce, 48-day aged tomahawk steak.

🍝 Plenty of pasta
This is where we prefer to fill up.
  • Ravioli with ricotta, sage, creamy Parmesan, and crispy pancetta
  • Cacio e pepe linguine with lime-marinated shrimp
  • Bonus: These pair with new house-made bread — focaccia with rosemary, sea salt, and Italian olive oil.
Wash everything down with a sip from the also expanded (and very on theme) cocktail menu. We’ll be having the Bless Your Heart — Irish gin, Campari, strawberry, and hibiscus topped with a bubble to pop that releases scented smoke, which enhances the cocktail’s flavor.
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