Let’s go to the mall

Back to the future

• The Mall at Green Hills | This neighborhood shopping center is popular for its luxury stores from Chanel to Gucci.
• Opry Mills | The indoor mall, which sits where the now defunct Opryland USA theme park operated, offers 100+ outlet stores.
• Tanger Outlets | Make a stop at the city’s newest shopping destination — a seven-building open-air outlet at Antioch’s Century Farms development.

• Fabric Sale | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Smart Art + Craft Supplies, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Ste. 106 | Cost of purchase | General fabric is $1 per pound all weekend — offer doesn’t include quilting cotton, premium fabric, or leather.

• Be a Creek Scientist | Saturday, July 6 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Meet at Creekside Trailhead before venturing to Henry Creek to learn about creek life — water shoes are recommended for this all-ages event.
• Ben Platt | Saturday, July 6-Sunday, July 7 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $56+ | The artist makes a Nashville stop on his “Honeymind” tour with special guest Brandy Clark.

• Just Fine: A Tribute To Mary J Blige | Sunday, July 7 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $20+ | This seven-piece band performs the ultimate tribute concert with hits like “Real Love,” “You Remind Me,” and “My Life.”

• Sound Bath | Monday, July 8 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Carter Studios, 606 8th Ave. S. #201 | $25 | Check out the new space inside Carter Vintage Guitars while you relax and meditate to the sounds of crystal singing bowls.

• McKay’s 50th Anniversary | Tuesday, July 9 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | McKay’s, 636 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free+ | In celebration of the store’s 50th anniversary, guests can expect trivia, prizes, and giveaways, including tote bags with every purchase, stickers, and pens while supplies last.

• The next phase of the North Lights development off of Old Matthews Road is in the works. Plans detail 82 residences in North Nashville, including townhomes, cottages, and single-family homes. The project is part of a larger 20.6-acre development, which offers more residences and a retail component. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Mt. Juliet is getting its first Whataburger on Monday, July 8 — 11190 Lebanon Rd. The first guests in each drive-thru lane and in the lobby when the chain opens at 11 a.m. will receive free Whataburger for a year. Plus, the next 100 customers get swag. Stop by and try one of the limited-time offers.

• Metro Arts is expanding its Lending Library Collection by 53 new works across five NPL branches: Donelson, Green Hills, Old Hickory, Hermitage, and East. View the additions at the Main Branch’s Mezzanine Gallery from July 11 through Aug. 16 with an opening ceremony on July 18 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

• Williamson County Animal Center will waive fees for the first 50 approved adopters from Thursday, July 11 until Saturday, July 13. The discount doesn’t apply to kittens. Plus, special events are planned during that time like an open house (July 11), kids-focused activities (July 12), and food trucks (July 13). View available pets.

• Ready to relax — and save? Today is the last day to get Woodhouse Spa Franklin e-gift cards for 20% off. Celebrate with a spa day and snag the deal (discount applied at checkout).*