Plus, the Tennessee Craft Fair is this weekend.
 
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We couldn’t pick just one
An upclose image of bright red strawberries in buckets.
Pick your own strawberries or buy them already picked. | Photo by @kelleysberryfarm
If you just plum forgot, Middle Tennessee boasts several farms where you can pick berries yourself this spring and summer.

What’s in season

This varies by farm, but according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, early May is generally the best time for strawberries and raspberries, though many places will have them into June. As the strawberry season winds down, blueberries and blackberries are available for picking during summer months.

Note: We recommend calling the local farm you plan to visit beforehand or checking individual websites to confirm availability and operating hours.

Pick ‘em

Produce always tastes a little sweeter when you put in the work, so here are nine farms that are an easy drive away.
  • Bloomsbury Farm, 9398 Del Thomas Rd., Smyrna | Strawberries | Wednesday and Sunday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Friday (12 p.m.-6 p.m.) | $5 for adult admission (kids visit free)
  • Wagner Berry Farm, 4923 Ollie Chunn Rd., Spring Hill | Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
  • Circle S Farms, 1627 E. Old Laguardo Rd., Lebanon | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
  • Berries on the Bend, 723 Cairo Bend Rd., Lebanon | Blueberries
  • Kelley’s Berry Farm, 50 Riverview Estates Ln., Castalian Springs | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
  • Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville | Strawberries | A general admission or season pass is required for access to picking through ~June 1.
  • Head’s Farm, 3422 Kinneys Rd., Cedar Hill | Strawberries
  • Bradley Kountry Acres, 650 Jake Link Rd., Cottontown | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
Up for a road trip? Check out this list of U-pick farms across Tennessee, and use the maps to start planning your adventure. Plus, buy fresh berries at 10+ farmers markets.
 
Asked
 
How far are you willing to travel for experiences like berry picking?

A. I prefer to stay within Davidson County.
B. I don’t mind traveling to bordering counties.
C. Road trip! I’ll drive to anywhere in Middle Tennessee or beyond if it’s worth it.
D. It’s not for me, I’ll just stay home.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, May 3
  • Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks | Friday, May 3 | 6 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $140+ | The Preds are back on home ice for Game 6 of the NHL playoffs first-round series.
  • Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free+ | Artists from all over the state will showcase their fine crafts from clay, jewelry and leather to wood, glass, and more.
  • Chest Fever | Friday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Riverside Revival, 1600 Riverside Dr. | $26+ | Rock out with this tribute group celebrating 55 years of The Band’s eponymous album.
Saturday May 4
  • Garden Party | Saturday, May 4 | 12-3 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Cost of purchase | Shop from local vendors and paint your own flower pot in celebration of Diskin’s new Garden Party cider.
  • The Derby Party | Saturday, May 4 | 4-8 p.m. | The Union Station, 1001 Broadway | $124+ | Watch the Kentucky Derby in style on the hotel’s newly renovated veranda with passed apps, cocktails, and live music.
Sunday, May 5
  • Nashville Fitness Sampler | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Drakewood Farm, 5508 Brick Church Pk., Goodlettsville | $32 | Expect seven fitness classes (~25 minutes each) and 20+ experience stations.
Monday May 6
  • Nate Smith & Friends | Monday, May 6 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $33 | The drummer, composer, and producer brings his jazz sounds to Nashville with Kiefer and Carrtoons.
Tuesday, May 7
  • Disney’s “Frozen” | Tuesday, May 7-Saturday, May 18 | Times vary | TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $53+ | Hear the songs you know and love from the original movie, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters.
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Meet The Nations: Nashville’s newest luxe home community
A luxury kitchen inside The Nations by Toll Brothers.
The Nations offers spacious open floor plans with expansive kitchens and dining rooms. | Photo provided by Toll Brothers
Music City, meet The Nations: A brand-new luxury community by Toll Brothers in West Nashville. It won’t be long until its debut — construction is underway, and sales are slated to begin this summer.

🏡 The homes

The expansive community, located at 731 41st Ave., will feature:
Home buyers can choose from a range of designs with flexible floor plans and designer-curated selections, including spacious kitchens, luxe finishes, and options to enhance indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Bonus: Two quick move-in homes will be available when the community opens in early summer.

🍽️ The neighborhood

Toll Brothers at The Nations is named for its location — aka, one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Nashville. It’s conveniently located near downtown, and residents will be minutes away from popular restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, parks, and more.
 
News Notes
 
Development
  • A four-story concert venue is planned for Wedgewood-Houston as part of a larger 18-acre development named Wedgewood Village. The project’s developer, AJ Capital Partners, also plans to incorporate a five-story office and retail building. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
  • If you were waiting to see where The Loading Dock relocates, we have good news. After six years in Wedgewood-Houston, the coffee shop and cafe will soon operate at 1821 Jefferson St. Stay tuned for reopening updates via Instagram.
Open
  • DeLuca is now open in the former Porta Via space at 21 White Bridge Rd. The concept from chef Rosario DeLuca offers “authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine” and is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Make a reservation. (The Tennessean)
Ranked
  • Music City had not one, but three hotels recognized on Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The Joseph Nashville ranked No. 19 on its list of the top 25 hotels in the US. JW Marriott Nashville and 1 Hotel Nashville received high marks in the luxury hotels category.
Family
Drink Up
  • Drink Up Week — our annual celebration of Nashville’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming July 22-July 26. If you’re a local business, you’re going to want to get in on the buzz. Be our exclusive presenting sponsor and advertise your brand with us during Drink Up Week.
Plan Ahead
  • Your Memorial Day weekend plans just got sweeter. The inaugural GAZEBO Festival is headed to Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 25 + Sunday, May 26. Here’s everything you need to know — from the full lineup to ticket options. Trust us, it’s worth the drive.*
Coming Soon
  • Close your eyes and picture this: A brand-new luxury community minutes from downtown with stunning 2-story condos + 3-story townhomes, wide windows, and thoughtful designer finishes throughout. Is this what you were imagining? Or are the kitchens even more luxurious than you envisioned?*
 
 
Eat
 
🍝 Dishing on Culaccino’s second location
Rendering of a grey and tan residential building with a ground floor restaurant named "Culaccino" with cars and pedestrians in the foreground.
Culaccino will join restaurants like Ocean Prime and Fogo de Chão at Nashville Yards. | Rendering provided
Franklin-based chef and restaurateur Frank Pullara is expanding his Culaccino concept to Nashville Yards next year.

Culaccino will be situated at the corner of Commerce and 9th Avenue North on the ground floor of The Emory residential tower, and its close proximity to The Pinnacle makes it a prime spot for dinner and drinks before a concert. Here’s what you can expect when the 6,700-sqft space opens in summer 2025:
  • 20-ft ceilings and a covered patio that wraps around the corner of the building
  • Scratch made pasta dishes like the ravioli made with veal shoulder and woodfired pizzas
  • A cocktail menu with seasonal drinks (Try this: Cula Weather made with Franklin Distillery Vodka, Culaccino’s limoncello, honey, and prosecco)
If you want to get acquainted with the menu ahead of time, make a reservation at the Franklin location — 104 E. Main St.
 
The Buy
 
Ingredients for a perfect margarita. Try the Simple Times Mizers Margarita Bundle to get a taste of something new, like the Strawberry Safe mix.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Don’t forget, tonight’s free Preds viewing party takes place at Walk of Fame Park. The party starts at 4 p.m. (two hours before the puck drops) with food trucks and DJ beats.
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