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Don’t let the sun set on your summer fun

Your 2025 Nashville summer bucket list
A hand holding up a waffle ice cream cone with two scoops of ice cream, one bright green (pistachio) and the other bright pink (watermelon).
Visit The Bee Ice Cream & Mini Donuts off Nolensville Pike for ice cream and other treats. | Photo by NASHtoday
We’re just one month (and a day) away from the start of fall — what are you doing to savor the last weeks of summer?

With Nashville’s abundant warm weather activities, you’ll want to throw on sunglasses and start crossing things off this end-of-summer bucket list.

1. Stop by one of Nashville’s ice cream shops for a scoop (or two).

2. Catch an outdoor movie or visit Watertown’s Stardust Drive-In Theatre. Pro tip: Arrive early to secure the best parking spots and avoid the crowds at the concessions stand.

A purple light marquee sign that says "615" at night with a movie screen and the Tennessee State Capitol in the background.

Bonus: NightLight 615 continues into the fall. | Photo by NASHtoday

3. Whether you love a traditional hot dog or something more creative, enjoy the unofficial dish of summer at these local spots.

4. Shop local at one of the many seasonal farmers markets around the city.

5. Take a scenic stroll at your favorite local park, or uncover more options with our guide to Nashville’s green spaces.

6. Soccer and minor league baseball seasons are winding down. Catch a Nashville SC match or Nashville Sounds game before the Titans and Preds take center stage.

7. Soak up the rest of patio season before they start breaking out the space heaters. (We know, it’ll be a while before that happens.)

A view of Otto's patio from the inside of the cocktail bar, showcasing the open door, picnic table seating, green barrel tables, and plants.

Otto’s Bar’s patio is calling our name. | Photo by NASHtoday

Bonus points if you put these late-summer outdoor events on your calendar:

1. The aroma of barbecue will fill the air at the Old School BBQ Festival (Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1).

2. Head to Wine on the River (Saturday, Sept. 14) for samples from 100+ wine, beer, and spirit vendors set up along the Cumberland River.

3. Enjoy an action-packed weekend under the sun at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix (Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15).

Ready to leave summer in the rear view? Stay tuned for our fall events guide with 30+ seasonal happenings.
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Wednesday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10+ | This week is packed with giveaways, including a mini safe (Wednesday) and a jersey (Saturday) for the first 1,000 people + a lightsaber (Friday) for the first 2,000 people.
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Trivia Night | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Frankies Nashville | $25 | The trivia night benefitting Harvest Hands CDC features prizes from Jeni’s, Urban Cowboy, Love and Exile, Las Fajitas, Von Elrod’s, and more — pizza and salad included with ticket.
  • Copyright Essentials for Artists, Musicians, and Creatives | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free+ | The session will cover fundamental aspects of copyright law, as well as services available through the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) and the Copyright Office.
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Craft Night | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Bongo Java Belmont | $15+ | Enjoy an evening of coffee and creativity as you paint a flower pot — supplies included with ticket.
Saturday, Aug. 24
  • August Picking Parties | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Long Hollow Gardens | $25+ | Watch the sun set over the flower fields while enjoying live music, wine, and charcuterie.
  • Music City Brewers Fest | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 4-9 p.m. | Walk of Fame Park | $49+ | Sample tastings from over 40 breweries + enjoy yard games and live music — designated driver tickets are $20.
Sunday, Aug. 25
  • Mat Pilates and Wellness Event | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 9 a.m. | The Green at JW Marriott Nashville | $25 | Join local wellness brands for a 50-minute Mat Pilates class (Studio Pilates), a cold plunge bath (Urban Sweat), and other activities.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A Texas-based piano bar chain is expanding to Music City this fall. As part of the move, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar will absorb The Big Bang, blending the energy of the closed venue with Pete’s “nonstop, sing-along party” atmosphere. Stay tuned for the opening at 152 2nd Ave. N.
Development
  • AJ Capital Partners plans to relocate Wedgewood-Houston’s Merritt Mansion this fall for its “Leon Loop” project. The historic property at 441 Humphreys St. will move to align with nearby Brown Street and become a centerpiece for surrounding residential, retail, and green spaces. (Nashville Business Journal)
Real Estate
  • The share of homes worth $1 million or more is increasing in the Nashville area. A new Redfin report shows a year-over-year increase from 7.2% to 7.7%. Of the 50 metro areas included in the report, all but three saw a similar increase.
Eat
  • You may recall Athens Family Restaurant closing its Belmont Boulevard location back in May. In addition to catering, the Greek and American restaurant just launched a “virtual kitchen” at Midtown Foods. Orders placed online are available for delivery or pickup at 614 18th Ave. N.
State
  • The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security rolled out a new design for driver’s licenses and ID cards. The updated cards feature the state capitol and flag + new safety features to ensure it can’t be easily reproduced.
Show
  • A reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey production is coming to Bridgestone Arena Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26. The two-hour show features 75 performers and 50+ circus acts. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Finance
  • Finance experts call this card a cash rewards dream: unlimited cash rewards on purchases, $200 bonus after spending $500, long intro APR on purchases and balance transfers + more.*
 
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How well do you know Nashville’s universities?

Pop quiz: How well do you know Nashville’s universities?
McWhorter Hall on Belmont's Campus in the spring.
What’s your favorite season to explore campus? | Photo via @belmontu
As college classes resume this week, we’re testing your knowledge of Nashville-area institutions — Belmont, Fisk, Lipscomb, Nashville State, MTSU, Trevecca, TSU, and Vanderbilt — with a pop quiz.

Preview the questions and tap the button below to play along.

1. This university’s campus is designated as an arboretum and is home to over 6,000 trees and shrubs.

2. In 1999, researchers at this university’s Center for Automated Space Science were the first to discover a planet outside our solar system.

3. Brad Paisley and Trisha Yearwood are alumni of this university.

4. This college, which initially operated under a different name, opened in 1970 with an enrollment of 398 students.

5. Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, and Elton John have all performed on this university’s campus.

6. This university operates an on-campus farm with goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, bees, and more.

7. In February 1978, this university’s campus was designated as a National Historic District.

8. This college has a basketball rivalry with Belmont University referred to as “Battle of the Boulevard.”
Can you get a perfect score?
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I know today’s newsletter is all about making the most of summer, but if you just can’t wait for pumpkin season, Donelson’s Bagelshop is serving pumpkin spice lattes today, Aug. 21. If you’re not able to stop in, the drink will make its official seasonal debut in a few weeks.
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