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Join the Nashville Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge
Someone holding a Kindle in front of the downtown library's book sculpture. The book is titled, "The Last Chance Library."
The sculpture outside of NPL’s downtown branch paired with a book really fits the bill. | Photo by @capitolhillbookclub | The sculpture outside of NPL’s downtown branch paired with a book really fits the bill. | Photo by @capitolhillbookclub
Nashville Public Library’s all-ages Summer Reading Challenge returns Sunday, June 1 and runs through Thursday, July 31.

Here’s the gist: Log 15 days of reading or complete 10 bookish activities (think: revisiting a childhood fave or checking out a new-to-you library branch) at a time. Each milestone earns a local coupon or branch trading card — plus a shot at a $150 bookstore gift card.

How to get started

  • Register on the Beanstack app via NPL’s website or keep track with a paper version that doubles as a coloring sheet.
  • Log your days read and track activities completed.
  • Redeem your coupons + get entries for the gift card drawings.
A library card isn’t required to participate, and those who register will receive a reusable bag — you know, to carry all your library books.

Need ideas? Treat your shelf to one of these books written by authors with Nashville ties, and check out this summer’s most-anticipated releases, according to Goodreads.
 
Events
Monday, June 3
  • Matinee Movie Mondays | Monday, June 3 | 4:30 p.m. | Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd. | Cost of admission | Dive in and watch “Sing” on the LED screen in the wave pool.
Tuesday, June 4
  • Nashville Sounds vs. Louisville Bats | Tuesday, June 4-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Cheer on the Sounds throughout the six-game series and enjoy special promotional nights on Wednesday (Pit Viper sunglasses) and Saturday (Dolly & Reba 2024 T-shirt).
Wednesday, June 5
  • “Purple Rain” Mixology Class | Wednesday, June 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | $100 | Tickets include instruction for three themed cocktails, light bights, and a commemorative glass — plus, hang around after the class for a screening of “Purple Rain” starring Prince.
Thursday, June 6
  • Braves Country Road Trip | Thursday, June 6-Saturday, June 8 | 1-8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium’s PNC Plaza, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | Free | Braves Country Road Trip is popping up at the BMI Block Party, where fans can step into a replica of Truist Park and pose for a customizable baseball card.
  • “Friends” Trivia | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Free | If you already have plans, pivot, because the top three teams at this sitcom-themed trivia night get gift cards.
Friday, June 7
  • Fitness at CMA Fest | Friday, June 7 | 8 a.m. | Bridgestone Arena Plaza, 501 Broadway | $15 | Wirth Campbell from TRUMAV Fitness will kick off Friday’s class with influencer and former “Bachelor” contestant Tia Booth Mock + country artist MacKenzie Porter.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • Local grocer The Turnip Truck will open its Midtown location — inside The Broadview at Vanderbilt — by early 2025. Build-out of the space is anticipated to begin next week. Previously, the biz expected to open what will become its fourth and largest location in mid-2023. (Nashville Post)
Drink
  • Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen opened over the weekend at 107 4th Ave. N. Check the website for updated hours this week. In other bar news, musician Koe Wetzel is expanding his concept, Riot Room, to the former Midtown Dogwood space at 1907 Division St. No opening date was released. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
  • Dive bar Ernie’s Boondock is coming to the basement level of Up-Down, a barcade at 927 Woodland St., according to Metro permits. Both businesses are Iowa-based and co-owned by Sam Summers. No opening date has been announced. (Nashville Business Journal)
Try This
  • No, your sniffer isn’t broken. Nashvile Zoo guests can see one of the largest (and smelliest) flowers on the planet — amorphophallus titanum, or more commonly known as a corpse flower — at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center. Blooming is unpredictable and only lasts one to two days, so check the zoo’s live camera for updates.
Listen
  • In collaboration with Warner Music Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum released an expanded version of the 1998 box set, “From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music.” The collection now includes a fourth disc and new essays. Listen for free via the online experience.
Opening
  • Fourteen Foods, the nation’s largest Dairy Queen franchisee, is opening the fast food chain in Franklin tomorrow, June 4 at 1108 Hillsboro Rd. This comes after Fourteen Foods relocated its headquarters to the community and marks the return of the city’s Dairy Queen after two decades. (Nashville Business Journal)
Community
  • National Outlet Shopping Day returns to Opry Mills this weekend, June 8-9. Over 80 retailers will offer savings — think: an extra 20% off your entire purchase or an extra 20% off clearance. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, expect live music and activities like a LEGO make and take + a spin-to-win prize wheel.
Shop
  • Start your morning with Nashville’s own Frothy Monkey Roasting Co. This specialty coffee roaster offers various blends and even a banana syrup.*
 
Fun Fact

Test your knowledge: CMA Fest history

Blast to the past: Fast facts for 50 years of CMA Fest
An archival photo of the crowd's view from the stands, overlooking a Fan Fest stage at the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Did any of our readers attend Fan Fair when it was held at the Nashville Fairgrounds? | Photo via CMA Fest
Today marks half a century (plus a year) of one of Music City’s biggest annual events. Mind if we get a little sappy for moment walking down memory lane?

1. CMA Fest began in 1972 as “Fan Fair.”

2. The first fest brought 5,000 fans to Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

3. CMA Fest is the longest-running country music festival in the world.

4. 2023’s festival featured 300+ acts across nine stages.

5. A portion of sales since 2006 have gone to the CMA Foundation, which supports music education initiatives for kids in grades K-12.

6. The name rebrand came in 2004 due to declining ticket sales associated with the word “fair.”

7. Fan Fair relocated to the Nashville Fairgrounds in 1982 before moving downtown in 2001.

8. Garth Brooks surprised fans at the fairgrounds in 1996, signing autographs for 23 hours and 10 minutes.
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The Wrap
 
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Speaking of NPL, the Donelson Branch’s current location officially closed over the weekend. The new branch opens Monday, June 24 — we’ll have more on that later. In the meantime, if you have items on hold, you can get them from the Hermitage Branch through June 20.
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