Fun fact: Tennessee Environmental Council’s Tennessee Tree Day distributed over 75,000 trees across the state last month. | Photo by NASHtoday
Did you know Nashville is a Tree City USA? Better yet, what does that title mean, and why has Nashville held the designation for 30 years?
A Tree City USA must meet four standards, including having a tree ordinance and an active tree board. More than 3,500 communities, including nearby Brentwood and Franklin, have made the same commitment.
Branch out with a few more tree-mendous facts:
Root Nashville, a public-private campaign aiming to plant 500,000 trees by 2050, has added over 50,000 to the city’s tree canopy.
Nashvillians show their love for big trees through Nashville Tree Foundation’s annual Big Old Tree Contest. Submit nominations for this year’s contest before Oct. 1.
Nashville Tree Foundation has designated over 25 arboreta across the city, including at Vanderbilt, Ellington Agricultural Center, and Glen Leven Farm.
Tennessee observes Arbor Day on the first Friday in March — a few weeks ahead of the nationally recognized date — but Cheekwood plans to give away 500 trees at its event on Saturday, April 26.
Planted any new trees lately? Help Root Nashville reach its goal by adding them to this interactive tree map.
Events
Events
Monday, April 14
New Year, All Year Collaboration: Pi Mai | Monday, April 14-Wednesday, April 16 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bagelshop | Cost of purchase | Bad Idea’s chef Colby Rasavong crafted this onion bagel made with bologna, fried egg, and jeow cream cheese.
Queso the Mondays Alcohol-free Hangout | 5-7 p.m. | Killjoy Booze-free Beverage Shop | Free+ | Enjoy a queso-fueled night with zero-proof sips, cheesy snacks, and plenty of conversation.
Tuesday, April 15
“Napoleon Dynamite” Live | 7 p.m. | The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts | $39+ | Watch a full screening of “Napoleon Dynamite,” followed by a moderated discussion with cast members Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries (aka Greg from “The White Lotus”).
The Music of Queen with the Nashville Symphony | 7:30 p.m. | $91+ | The Pinnacle | Rock out to symphonic renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” and “Another One Bites the Dust.”
Wednesday, April 16
Braves Country Road Trip | 12-3 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena’s BetMGM Sports Lounge | Free+ | Watch the Braves vs. Blue Jays game with other fans + sign a larger-than-life baseball that will be displayed at the 2025 All-Star Week.
Thursday, April 17
Private Tour at the Frist | 6-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | $56 | Join the museum for two private tours led by Mark Scala (chief curator) and Michael Ewing (associate curator).
Just a quick trip away, the Cincinnati Open is the perfect getaway to round out your summer plans. | Photos provided by Cincinnati Open
Get ready for the event of the summer. The Cincinnati Open is back and bigger than ever, with two full weeks of world-class tennis and non-stop excitement. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
Top players: Watch tennis legends like Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka battle it out on the court.
More than tennis: It’s a global tennis tournament, music festival, culinary paradise, and social scene all in one.
Day + night energy: Experience high-intensity matches all day long, with cocktails, DJs, and electrifying action continuing into the night under the lights.
Exciting expansion: In 2025, the tournament doubles in size with more players and twice the action.
Venue transformation: The $260 million upgrade brings new stadiums, sunken courts, and an enhanced fan experience.
Whether for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, the Cincinnati Open is your perfect summer destination.
Amazon secured a 618,000-sqft warehouse in Lebanon’s Speedway Industrial Park. The $116 million purchase is expected to become an operations facility and expands Amazon’s presence near the Nashville Superspeedway. (Nashville Business Journal)
Closing
The Patsy Cline Museum announced plans to close on Thursday, May 15. It opened in April 2017 on the second floor of the Johnny Cash Museum, which plans to expand into Cline’s museum space this summer. (WSMV)
Open
Ford Fry opens Little Rey in Midtown today, April 14. The restaurant at 2019 West End Ave. specializes in wood-roasted chicken al carbon, which can be enjoyed indoors, on the front patio, or in the “secret garden” back patio. Chef Fry is also behind Superica, The Optimist, and Star Rover Sound.
Civic
NDOT is rolling out new on-street parking rates and time limits. The updated system offers extended parking up to 10 hours and introduces Economy Zones, with some areas as low as $1 per hour. Rates vary by district and will be posted on nearby signage.
Outdoors
After a five-month closure, the Shelby Bottoms Nature Play area reopened with new features. Additions include a kid-sized beaver dam, tree trunk balance beams, and climbing logs. Plus, there’s a new shade pavilion adjacent to the play area.
Mansion Monday
A pool, private sports court, and putting green with a view sit just outside this 8,348-sqft Brentwood home in the Valhalla community. Inside, find a Dolby Atmos movie room + a kitchen with leathered quartzite. Oh, there’s a dog spa, too.
Coming Soon
Insomnia Cookies plans to open its first Middle Tennessee location in Murfreesboro near MTSU. In addition to cookies, the spot is known for its late-night hours, delivery, and ice cream flavors. Stay tuned for the opening date. (What Now Nashville)
Seasonal
It’s social event season — outsmart the noise of rumbling crowds and hear conversations more clearly. Most hearing aids have one processor, but these bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. That’s why 540,000+ customers swear by them.*
Biz
Our Parents’ Gift Guide is almost complete, but we have a few spots left to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day.
The Buy
LED under cabinet lights, so you can finally have light in dark closets, above kitchen counters, or beneath shelves. The wireless lights turn on with a motion sensor and can be adjusted between five different brightness levels.
Wow, what wonderful weather we had this weekend — try saying that five times fast. It appears a good time was had by all at the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival, East Nashville Beer Fest, and Record Store Day. Don’t forget to revisit our spring events guide for more festivals coming up through the end of May.
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