From 1928 until 1944, The Falling Water River was used to generate hydroelectric power for Cookeville, TN. | Photo by Alex Banakas via Flickr
... or do because we’ve added five to our guide of 19 hiking trails around Middle Tennessee. From waterfalls featured in films to over 100-ft drops, your next adventure starts here.
Gorge Overlook and Woodland Trails, Fall Creek Falls State Park
Just over two hours from Nashville is Tennessee’s largest and most visited state park at 26,000+ acres. This hike is primarily shaded for those hotter summer months, and the beginning of the trail offers a view of the creek.
River Trail to Ridgetop Trail, Burgess Falls State Park
The route combines the River Trail, Upper Trail, and Ridgetop Trail for the chance to see four waterfalls, the last of which descends over 130 ft into the gorge.
Busby and Machine Falls Loop, Short Springs State Natural Area
Venture through this Tullahoma forest, where you’ll see three waterfalls ranging from 20- to 60-ft.
Saveurs du Sud Ouest de la France | 5-9:30 p.m. | Miel Restaurant & Bar | Cost of purchase | Miel and Cocorico collab on a menu inspired by the flavors of France, including a duck trio with roasted potatoes and a lemon tart.
Friday, March 21
Nashville Flea Market | Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Cost of purchase | Spring is in the air as vendors sell at this month’s “Marching Ahead” market — remember, parking is $10 cash.
We Them One’s Comedy Tour | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $118+ | Get tickets to see Kountry Wayne, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, and more take the stage — and hurry — the last two tours sold out.
Saturday, March 22
Wine Tasting Excursion | 9 a.m. | Tennessee Central Railway Museum | $86 | DelMonaco Winery staff will host wine tastings in every car, plus guests can visit shops in the square during the Watertown layover.
Nashville SC vs. CF Montréal | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $29+ | The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive Hany Mukhtar bobblehead.
Sunday, March 23
WXNA Record Fair | 12-6 p.m. | Eastside Bowl | $5+ | Over 25 dealers will be selling a variety of discs as WXNA DJs spin live sets.
Monday, March 24
We Are Nashville | 7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Free+ | Student ensembles from Nashville’s public and charter school music programs come together for a day of workshops, rehearsals, and a final performance.
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AJ Capital Partners now has a demolition permit to clear all of the buildings on the Belle Meade Plaza site, and the Nashville Post reports demolition began Tuesday on the Kroger structure. The construction is to make way for Belle Meade Village, a development introduced in 2023 including residential and retail. (Nashville Post)
Eat
It’ll be easier to get your Ladybird Taco fix when the biz opens its third Nashville location inside the mixed-use development Gulch Union. A Metro permit doesn’t provide an opening timeline, but the expansion to 1206 Demonbreun St. joins existing restaurants in 12 South and East Nashville. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
The franchiser behind TruGolf Links is eyeing four to six area locations with a special interest in Mt. Juliet, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Each will have a bar area, a pro shop, and five or more simulator bays with memberships and pay-by-the-session options. Site selection will begin within the next six months. (Nashville Business Journal)
Travel
Flair Airlines has discontinued its service between Nashville International Airport and Canada. The service, which first began in 2022 to Edmonton and Toronto, was the carrier’s only Tennessee route. (WKRN)
Announced
Construction on Murfreesboro’s In-N-Out Burger is underway. The chain will rise on Medical Center Parkway between Raising Cane’s and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Though a timeline can’t be predicted, COO Denny Warnick said the company usually begins accepting applications up to six weeks before locations open. (The Tennessean)
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The first day of spring
The Groundskeeper, the other Pinewood Social spring drink you see here, features chamomile-infused oat milk. | Photo via Pinewood Social
From brightly colored thirst quenchers to edible flowers and names like “Blueberry Bloom,” local businesses are springing specialty menus and warm weather favorites on you.
Keep it caffeinated
Pinewood Social | Spring Vacation | Espresso tonic, sweetened with grapefruit-infused brown sugar syrup and garnished with fresh mint
Humphreys Street | Blueberry Bloom | Cold brew topped with lemon blueberry cold foam
Retrograde Coffee | Spring on East | House-made lavender and honey syrup in a Maldon sea salt latte
Even more fun is on the way to Ladybird Taco. The 12 South location will welcome The Little Red Print Shop in April, and outside of custom prints for the price of a few quarters, the machine will also house some free queso vouchers.
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