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98º | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 5:53 a.m. | Sunset 7:53 p.m.
 

Travel and Outdoors

🏡 Tiny homes, big fun: see inside this luxury glamping village
Presented by a NASHtoday Partner
Shots from around the tiny home village. Porches and picnic tables in front of the lake. The homes in a line next to one another.
This nature-focused retreat offers a place to recharge + reconnect away from the bustle of the city. | Photos provided by Petite Retreats
Tucked an hour outside Nashville on the shores of Chief Creek Lake, Natchez Trace Tiny House Village invites you to live large.

The homes may be tiny (350 sqft, in fact), but this luxe retreat is packed with outdoor activities + oh-so-cozy amenities. Picture the best parts of glamping with the comforts of home and a sprinkle of Southern hospitality.

Let’s walk around the village:

⛺ No tent, no problem

All six adorable escapes feature unique themes + decor, and come fully equipped with kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and (the best part) air conditioning.

Each tiny house also features its own fire pit and grill, perfect for late-night s’mores and campfire stories under the stars.

Brought friends? The larger, shared fire pit in the center of the village invites visitors to gather + mingle in nature.

🛶 Water + land adventures

Accommodations are essential, but we all know the best trips need amazing activities.

Luckily, there’s no shortage of outdoor fun to be found at Natchez Trace. The lakeside village offers kayak rentals and fishing spots, but our favorite part has to be the swimming beach with its giant inflatable obstacle course — built for both kids and adults.

If dry land is more your speed, you’ll also find plenty of hiking + biking trails on the over 800-acre property.

📞 Get the group together

Planning a work retreat? Family reunions at Grandma’s house feeling a bit stale?

Natchez Trace Tiny House Village can accommodate groups of nearly any size. You even have the option to rent out the entire village for a private + intimate gathering experience.

🔥 Scout’s NASHtoday code

Natchez Trace is showing NASHtoday readers some summer love with a limited-time discount code: Just enter “NASH20” at checkout before the end of September for 20% off any stay between two and six nights.

Check out the full list of activities or explore each tiny house’s unique personality on the Natchez Trace website.
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Events
Tuesday, July 30
  • Centennial Park Nature Walk | Tuesday, July 30 | 10-11 a.m. | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Join this guided outdoor stroll to learn about birds, turtles, and other living things that call the park home.
  • Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox | Tuesday, July 30 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $34+ | The revamped show blends modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits.
Wednesday, July 31
  • Hospital and Hospitality | Wednesday, July 31 | 5-10 p.m. | Church and Union, 201 4th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital patients step into the roles of hosts, managers, and chefs for a special collaboration benefiting the hospital.
  • AJR | Wednesday, July 31 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $40+ | The indie pop brothers — Adam, Jack, and Ryan — bring their “Maybe Man Tour” to town.
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Rainbow Rowell: “Slow Dance” | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch, 615 Church St. | $31 | Rowell, the author of young adult novels “Eleanor & Park” and “Fangirl,” discusses her latest release with Jeff Zentner.
Friday, Aug. 2
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Kenny Chesney | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 5 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $237+ | The artist’s “Sun Goes Down” tour features special guests Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker.
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party | Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $35+ | Watch as fan-favorite trucks light up the floor in competitions and battles + get ready for laser light shows and a dance party.
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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Experience one of the top global tennis tournaments of the year
Presented by a NASHtoday Partner
A tennis player interacting with fans and giving autographs at the Cincinnati Open.
Here’s your chance to cheer on the same players who compete at Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the US Open. | Photo by Jared Wickerham
It’s game time, NASH. After the Olympic spectacles are through, see the same stars and experience a world-class atmosphere just a few hours away. From Aug. 11-19, the Cincinnati Open is serving up tennis excellence at the can’t-miss event of the summer.

Consider this many events rolled into one:
All on display at the tournament’s upgraded venue.

Spend the day immersed in the energy, excitement, tenacity, and tennis around the grounds while popping from court to court to experience different action and opportunity at every corner. Plus, experience the tournament under the lights, with cocktails, DJs, high-intensity tennis, and an electric social scene.

Be there to see the legends of the game, the up-and-comers, or just for a quick getaway with your own crew.
Plan your visit + snag tickets
News Notes
Weather
  • A heat advisory is in effect for Davidson County from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected in the advisory area, which includes portions of Middle Tennessee west of the Cumberland Plateau.
Open
  • Choy officially opens its two-story, 120-seat Chinese American restaurant tonight, July 30, in the former Tansuo space at 121B 12th Ave. N. Browse the food and drink menus — featuring dishes like the large format peking-style roast duck — before making a reservation.
Eat
  • Capital Tacos has arrived in Hendersonville — 393 E. Main St., #2. Following today’s soft opening, the Tex-Mex restaurant will host a grand opening event on Thursday, Aug. 1, where the first 100 guests receive free tacos for a year. This is the chain’s first Tennessee location.
Traffic
  • The far left arrivals lane at Nashville International Airport will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the next four weeks as crews work to expand roadways and improve traffic flow. One arrivals lane will always be open, and the departure lanes will not be impacted.
List
  • The Lipstick Lounge landed on USA Today’s list of the 27 best bars across America. Food and entertainment writers from around the country contributed to the list, with The Tennessean’s Mackensy Lunsford calling the East Nashville bar a place for “anyone who likes to have fun in a welcoming but wild atmosphere.”
Cause
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is hosting a food drive at tomorrow night’s Nashville SC match. Donation bins will be located at Gates A-G, so make note of the requested items before heading to GEODIS Park.
Shop
  • Ditch the men’s dress pants — the Dealmaker Pant is the ultimate pant for work or play, with an impeccable fit and feel. Save 15% with code READ15.*
 
Try This

Consider us your tour guide

Your ultimate guide to tours of Nashville
A giraffe at the Nashville Zoo eating a piece of lettuce in a grassy area.
Feed a giraffe a snack on this 45-minute specialized tour open to ages 8 and older. | Photo by Nashville Zoo | Photo via 6AM City
Whether you’re a lifelong Nashvillian wishing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the the 615, here are 20+ tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing.

Nashville Zoo’s Backstage Pass | $30-$170/person

Visit behind-the-scenes areas with a personal guide and, depending on the tour, learn more about rhinos, giraffes, sloths, red pandas, and other animals that call the zoo home. Pro tip: Some tours have age requirements and/or operate seasonally.

Helistar | $106-$199.50/person

Take in the Music City skyline from a birds-eye view on this helicopter tour.

RCA Studio B | $51.95/person

Known as the birthplace of the “Nashville Sound,” this recording studio is where Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Charley Pride, and many more cut some of their most iconic hits. This tour also includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Next stop: 19 more tours
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The Wrap
 
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Last week, we shared the news of thousands of purple martins arriving in Music City on their annual migration journey. If you want to see them up close with a group, the Warner Park Nature Center team is hosting a watch party tomorrow, July 31 (7-9 p.m.) at Nissan Stadium’s Lot H.
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