Livin La Vida Local

• Median family income: $53,700
• Population: 506,385
• Estimated cost to buy a home: $157,299 (prices have increased 257.2%)
• Average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Tennessee: $0.704

• The Tennessee Oilers became the Tennessee Titans.
• Music City welcomed its first Starbucks on 21st Avenue near Vanderbilt University.
• The Belcourt Theater (then Watkins-Belcourt) closed in January 1999, a shutdown many believed would be permanent. It reopened the following year and continues to thrive today, even featuring a series this month dedicated to 1999 films.

• Cher made a comeback with her “Do You Believe?” tour at Nashville Arena — now Bridgestone Arena.
• Starwood Amphitheatre was renamed First American Music Center and hosted Black Sabbath, Shania Twain, NSYNC, and Willie Nelson.
• Britney Spears sold out the Grand Ole Opry House on her "...Baby One More Time” tour. Revisit the setlist.

• Full Moon Pickin’ Party | Friday, June 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Percy Warner Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. | $25 | The 25-year tradition boasts live bluegrass performances under the stars + local food trucks and brews.
• Hellbender on the River | Friday, June 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Neuhoff River Terrace, 1315 Adams St. | $75 | The Cumberland River Compact’s 5th annual live music benefit features a performance by The Tennessee Warblers.

• Nashville Sounds vs. Durham Bulls | Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Head to the ballpark to celebrate Hot Chicken Weekend.

• The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute | Sunday, June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $30+ | The Emmy Award-winning tribute band performs note-for-note live renditions of Beatles classics.
• Jimmy Webb | Sunday, June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $49+ | Hear music and stories from the songwriter behind “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” and other tunes.

• Chef Dinner Series | Monday, June 24 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Amerigo Italian Restaurant Cool Springs, 1656 Westgate Cir., Brentwood | $90 | Chef Steven Robilio will serve a five-course dinner featuring seasonal ingredients (hello, peach season) and drink pairings.

• String City | Tuesday, June 25 | Times vary | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Free | Nearly 100 puppets, ranging from The Staple Singers to Johnny Cash and Taylor Swift, tell the story of country music as it relates to Nashville’s transformation into Music City.

• Stay cool out there. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts at least seven more days of 95° or higher temperatures. Rain and storms will also be possible during this period.

• Aviator Nation, a ‘70s-inspired clothing and accessories brand, is now open in the Gulch at 401 12th Ave. S. (formerly Two Old Hippies). The shop features murals on nearly every surface, a vinyl record wall, and a live music stage. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Eastside Bowl replaced its diner space with The ’58, a 225-person music venue named after the 1958 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop’s gold paint. Don’t worry, you can still order food in The Lounge, at the bowling lanes, and from the limited tables in the back of The ’58.

• Christie Cookie will close its Germantown store and relocate its production facility out of the area. The closure comes five years after the bakery was acquired by New York-based Rich Products. Get your cookie fix at the 12 South location, which will remain open. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her “Short n’ Sweet” tour to Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Set your alarms (and grab an espresso) for when tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m.

• Whataburger is set to open its newest area location in Antioch on Monday, June 24. Take note of the 11 a.m. opening, as the first guests in each drive-thru lane and the first lobby guest will receive free Whataburger for a year.

• Picture this: High-quality air filters arriving at your door the day you’re due for a fresh set. No more forgetting, and no more last-minute trips to the home improvement store. Try your FilterEasy set for 50% off.*