How often do you get the chance to sleep in a silo? | Photo via Airbnb
Kick your feet up and relax, you’ve earned this staycation. We scouted out some digs with extra character in and around Nashville that will set the stage for an unforgettable time.
Cabin fever
Treehouse living | Greenbrier
Escape into the woods at this treehouse overlooking a creek. Plus, you’ll have access to a hot tub and pickleball court during the stay.
Southall Farm & Inn | Franklin
Stay in one of the property’s hillside cottages featuring a screened-in porch and fireplace perfect for taking in a sunrise with a coffee in hand. Pro tip: Complimentary experiences include everything from fly fishing and Pilates barre to a beeswax candle rolling class or orchard tour.
All aboard — no life jacket needed. | Photo via Airbnb
As seen on TV
Boat stay featured on “Tennessee Crossroads” | Springfield No water required for this stay. Step out on the boat deck to overlook the fishing pond or explore the property’s hiking trails.
Deacon’s House from “Nashville” | East Nashville
Does the stone on the front porch of this Craftsman jog your memory? You might remember Deacon and Juliette having a talk on the steps. Bonus: You’ll find memorabilia from the show inside.
And you can’t forget Gaylord Opryland Resort’s magical palm trees. | Photo by Brewing Cats via Unsplash
Retreats on the water
Gaylord Opryland Resort | Northeast Davidson County
The water adventure starts indoors, steps from your room. Explore nine acres of gardens, waterfalls, and an indoor river with a Delta flatboat under the resort’s climate-controlled glass atriums. Plus, don’t forget to pay SoundWaves, an indoor water park, a visit.
Reel Lucky | Greenbrier
Stay in one of three homes located on the 15-acre lake, which also boasts provided kayaks and a jon boat. The home is suited for entertaining, complete with a hot tub and designated firepit area with room for up to 14 guests.
Writers + Wine | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Bookshop | $30 | Chat with a handful of Southern Festival of Books writers while private shopping — tickets include two glasses of wine and a donation to Humanities TN.
Superstar Sneaker Soiree | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Blind Barber | $50 | Wear your best sneakers and cocktail attire for an evening of light bites, dancing, and an interactive awards show benefiting Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Halloween Market | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 3-8 p.m. | Lucky 24 Tattoo | Cost of purchase | The market featuring $100 flash tattoos also boasts vendors selling vintage clothing and decor, handmade jewelry, and local art.
Titans Tito’s and Tails Dog Day | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5-8 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $6 | Halloween fun meets furry friends at this annual event benefiting dog nonprofits. Bring your pups and look forward to themed cocktails, food trucks, free treats, pet gifts, costume contests + more.*
Friday, Oct. 25
Fridays by the River | Friday, Oct. 25 | 3-8 p.m. | Shelby Park’s Riverview Pavilion | Cost of purchase | Visit the pop-up beer garden presented by East Nashville Beer Works for its last fall date of the season featuring live music, yard games, and food trucks.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Nashville 1/2, Marathon & 5K | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7 a.m. | First Horizon Park | $74+ | Choose from the half marathon, marathon, and 6.15K routes + enjoy a post-race festival after passing the on-field finish line.
Halloween Pooch Party | Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cost of admission | Cheekwood | Dress up Fido for a stroll through the gardens and enjoy special treats from dog-friendly vendors.
Turmeric & Co., an Indian fusion kitchen and cocktail bar, will open its space inside East Nashville’s Hunters Station next weekend. Expect lunch, dinner, late-night, and happy hour dining seven days a week.
Concert
If you missed Jason Isbell’s Ryman residency earlier this month, slate these dates into your calendar. The artist announced four spring shows at The Pinnacle — March 20-22 + March 28. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Kids
Play ball. The Nashville Sounds collaborated with Strategic Hospitality and Mind Your Creative Business Publishing on a new children’s book by poet Stephanie Pruitt-Gaines. “A Ball, Of Course” features watercolor illustrations from Chef Brian Baxter of The Band Box with hidden baseballs in the artwork for readers to find.
Traffic
NDOT selected 14 applications for its first Tactical Urbanism Program project cycle. The community-led, temporary installations aim to improve a roadway’s design at a low-cost to enhance the public’s experience. See where the projects will take place.
Award
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum earned the National Medal of Arts, the US government’s highest award for artists and arts institutions. The ceremony recognized 20 recipients for 2022 and 2023, and the museum was the only institution among the new class.
Environment
1,200 Puerto Rican crested tadpoles are making the leap from the Nashville Zoo to the island in hopes of increasing the animal’s total population in their natural habitat. Since the zoo began breeding Puerto Rican crested toads in 2012, it’s shipped over 25,000 tadpoles to the area for release.
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Here’s a look at Osh exploring his Tennessee habitat for the first time. | Photo via Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary
Not only did Hohenwald’s Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary welcome a new 15,000-pound addition over the weekend, you can get involved with the organization (even from 80 miles away).
Meet Osh
The 30-year-old African elephant journeyed ~2,250 miles to Hohenwald, TN from California’s Oakland Zoo, where he’s resided since 2004. The zoo decided to relocate Osh so that he could socialize with other elephants, including his former herd mate, Donna. Watch Osh and other elephants on the livestreaming EleCams.
Distance learning | Schedule a program designed for different age groups. Pro tip: There’s also a Lifelong Learner’s Program.
Virtual events | Keep an eye on social media or the Discovery Center webpage for opportunities to participate from afar.
The Buy
The Buy
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Hey Nations neighbors — I’ve got an update for you. We shared about a new cocktail bar taking over the former Rock’n Dough Pizza and Brewery space earlier this month. Now, we know Perfectly Fine will open by Sunday, Dec. 1, according to an Instagram story posted to the business’s page this week.
