05.16.2024

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82º | 9% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 5:39 a.m. | Sunset 7:47 p.m.

👋 Say hey to your next hike

Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Nashville

Flat rock-like formations covered in leaves and water surrounded on either side by lush green trees.

Head northwest to soak in all the nature at Beaman Park. | Photo via Metro Parks and Recreation

From quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to fantastic lakes, our city has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Nashville area with 14 routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience breathtaking views.

Key: Easy = 🥾 | Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾

Sedge Hill Trail, Beaman Park

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2 miles out-and-back
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

This Beaman Park trail connects the Nature Center to the Henry Hollow Loop. Hike it in under one hour, or add on Henry Hollow Loop and Ridgetop Trail for a ~six-mile adventure.

Historic Valve House Trail, Radnor Lake State Park

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 0.8 miles out-and-back
Pet friendly: No

The trail opened in 2012 as part of the Tennessee State Parks 75th anniversary celebration. Radnor supplied 1 million gallons of water a day to the rail yards for steam engines and drinking water for cattle at the height of the valve’s use.

An aerial view of a stone walkway and short series of stairs that lead up through the lush green woods. — No trip to Warner Parks is complete without a trip up the Allée steps — the Belle Meade entrance to Percy Warner Park. | Photo by @monkeytrent

Warner Woods Loop, Percy Warner Park

Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Length: 2.9-mile loop
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

This partially-paved, partially dirt trail is in a heavily-wooded area of the park and might be a little muddy in spots after a rain. Pro tip: Take in views from 922 ft by walking down a paved road the trail crosses to the cleared knob of Luke Lea Heights.

Dove Farm Loop, Bells Bend Park

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2.3-mile loop
Pet friendly: Yes, leash required

A portion of the pastoral hike winds along the Cumberland River. Take in colorful wildflowers from asters to ironweed in season and watch for the many species of birds that frequent the area.

These boots are made for hiking

Asked

What is most important to you when choosing a hike?

A. Level of difficulty
B. Time to complete/number of miles
C. Unmatched views
D. It’s all about the hiking location

Don't leave us on a cliffhanger

Events

Thursday, May 16

Furniture: Piecing Together a Story About Tennesseans | Thursday, May 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free+ | Join Candice Candeto, senior curator of fine art, at this Lunch and Learn to discuss the museum’s newest exhibit opening.

Friday, May 17

Crawfish Boil | Friday, May 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Fat Bottom Brewing Co., 800 44th Ave. N. | $40 | Each ticket includes a pint of beer and a bottomless crawfish platter.
Parker Millsap and Robert Ellis | Friday, May 17 | 8 p.m. | The Blue Room, 623 7th Ave. S. | $26 | Doors open at 7 p.m. for this standing-room only show.

Saturday, May 18

Scavenger Hunt: Cedar Glade | Saturday, May 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Friends of Mill Ridge Park, 12965 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Look for blooming prickly pear cacti on this easy to moderate walk through the park’s cedar glade.
Cornelia Airpark Concerts | Saturday, May 18 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Ln. | $25+ | Watch Brett Sheroky take the stage with support from Zachariah Malachi and the Nashville Counts + Roadie for the first Airpark concert of the season.

Sunday, May 19

How to Make Friends with Butterflies | Sunday, May 19 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Bell Garden Nashville, 855A Colice Jeanne Rd. | $5+ | Learn where to see the winged creatures locally and what you can do to help conserve them.

Monday, May 20

John Cowan and Jimmy Schwartz | Monday, May 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. | Free | “Hold to a Dream” features stories of Cowan’s life and career and interviews with Kris Kristofferson, Bela Fleck, Loretta Lynn, and others.

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Sports

⚾️ Get ready for Sounds-ational summer nights

Presented by a NASHtoday Partner

Two young children smile for a photo. Fireworks in the sky in front of a dark silhouette. A group runs the bases.

Pro tip: Save up to $5 per ticket by buying in advance. | Photos provided by the Nashville Sounds

Get ready to root, root, root for the home team, because the Nashville Sounds are slinging strikes all summer long.

From game giveaways to special themed nights, the Triple-A Nashville Sounds are bringing the kind of timeless family fun that the sunny season is all about — and tickets start as low as $10.

🍗 Dream ~~Team~~ Themes

What’s baseball season in Nashville without a Hot Chicken Weekend? The two-day celebration is just a taste of this season’s lineup of fan-focused themes. Some of our other favorites include:

Father’s Day celebration (June 9)
Carnival on the Concourse (July 28)
Star Wars Night (Aug. 23)

🎁 Eyes on Prizes

Fans can also score exclusive merch during special giveaway nights, like:

Hit City Baseball Hat (May 25 + Sept. 4)
Sounds Pit Viper Sunglasses (June 5 + Aug. 11)
Dolly + Reba ’24 tee (June 8 + July 5)

So whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for something fun + local to do, consider a short stop at First Horizon Park. You may just find a new favorite way to spend a summer night.

Sounds like a great time

News Notes

Announced

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is Doin’ This. Luke Combs will become the next artist with his own exhibition, “Luke Combs: The Man I Am,” which debuts on Thursday, July 11. That same day, Combs will participate in a songwriter round in the museum’s CMA Theater.

Sports

Titan Up — the team’s 2024 schedule is here. Week 1 begins in Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 8, with the home opener a week later against the New York Jets. The Titans will face the Miami Dolphins away in one primetime game on Monday, Sept. 30. Freshen up your gear for the season with a customized jersey.

Award

Former goaltender Pekka Rinne will become the third Predators player to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, joining Mike Fisher and David Legwand. The ceremony is scheduled for later this year. (The Tennessean)

Eat

In celebration of International Burger Day on Tuesday, May 28, downtown’s Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is giving the classic All-American Burger away for free to the first 100 guests who order it. Is your mouth watering just looking at it?

Concert

Following the release of his first song in more than a decade, Randy Travis will bring his “More Life” tour to Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, June 5. Guest vocalist James Dupré will sing Travis’ hits alongside his original touring band while the star and his wife, Mary, interact with the crowd. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.

Fun Fact

Jason Momoa (yes, that one) is in a band, and it’s making a stop at Cannery Hall’s Mainstage on Tuesday, May 21. The famous actor plays bass in ÖOF TATATÁ. Fans can also expect a custom Meili cocktail menu at the bar. Tickets are on sale now.

Ranked

We were sweating...

Nashville ranked top 50 Best Summer Travel Destination

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center fountain appears to be flowing golden water as birds fly overhead and the Batman Building is visible in the background.

Nashville, you’re so golden. | Photo by @_metz_kaptured_

... and no, it’s not because warmer temps are rolling in.

Nashville just barely made it in the top 50 of WalletHub’s “Best Summer Travel Destinations” study. We understand there was a methodology, but here’s why we think it should rank ahead of competitors like Tampa, Austin, and Richmond (sorry, TBAYtoday, ATXtoday + RICtoday).

Travel costs and hassles | We can’t cut costs or flight times in half, but we can make your travel day easier with our guide to the Nashville International Airport. Bonus: Here are six products we think will make the flight more comfortable.

Attractions | We’ll let our 17 museums, 45 kid-friendly hangs, and 26+ music venues do the talking.

Activities | Of the 25 items listed under this category, we think these 40 summer events cover our bases. We’ll add in 18 golf courses and 20 parks for good measure.

Local costs | Here’s where to bite into lunch for ~$10 or less.

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Add this to our ongoing list of great things happening in Music City this summer. Beginning tonight, May 16, Geist will offer its “Summer Nights” promotion. This includes a $75 bottle of Veuve Cliquot and a Geist burger menu appearance.

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