Speaking of parks, don’t miss Cornelia Airpark Concerts’ 10th anniversary season kicking off on Saturday, May 17. | Photo via Good Neighbor Festivals
Looking for a place to play with the kiddos this summer or to decompress with some off-screen time? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of Music City’s best parks:
Scenic parks
Shelby Park & Bottoms
Visit the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center for a ranger-led program or get your hands dirty at the Nature Play area. Then, head out to explore more than 900 acres of open fields, forests, wetlands, and Cornelia Fort Airpark.
Riverfront Park
Located steps away from Broadway, this green space hugs the edge of the Cumberland River along 1st Avenue. It’s also the site of recurring events such as Canine Connection (Riverfront Dog Park) and the new Downtown Nashville Markers’ Market (under the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge).
Sporty spots
Two Rivers Skate Park
As you can imagine, this park equipped with ramps is suited for skateboarders, in-line skaters, BMX bikes, and non-motorized scooters.
Sevier Park
The community center at Sevier Park offers a gymnasium with a walking track, dance room, and fitness center. Plus, you’ll find an outdoor track and playground.
The Garden Read-in | 6:30-9 p.m. | Pont Neuf Bar | Free+ | Bring your favorite book for an evening of reading, relaxing, and connecting with other book lovers.
Wednesday, May 14
Bridgett M. Davis Reading + Signing | 6:30 p.m. | The Bookshop | Free+ | The author of “Love, Rita” will join fellow writer David Wyley Long for a conversation, followed by a Q+A and signing line.
Thursday, May 15
Nashville Entrepreneur Day | 1-6 p.m. | GEODIS Park | Free | Meet over 100 company founders, explore products, and discover the startups shaping our region’s future.
Friday, May 16
Rooftop Revival | 7-10 p.m. | Denim at The Joseph | Free+ | Kick off rooftop season with rosé tastings, passed appetizers, a live DJ, and photobooth fun.
Saturday, May 17
Nashville Bonsai Society’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Frist Art Museum | Free | Celebrate the living art of bonsai with displays from regional artists, a vendor market, and demonstrations.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $64+ | Experience the original adventure on the big screen as the Nashville Symphony performs John Williams’ score.
The Horn opened a second location, this time near Vanderbilt at 2059 Scarritt Pl. The cafe, which has operated on Murfreesboro Pike for over a decade, serves chai, coffee, and sambusas, along with Dubai chocolate offerings when available. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this week.
Coming Soon
Canadian restaurant chain Moxies will open its largest location yet at downtown’s Peabody Union. The nearly 18,000-sqft space includes a two-story dining area, patio seating, and a 1,100-sqft jewel box space overlooking the river. Expect a variety of salads, sandwiches, steaks, and pastas.
Drink
Attaboy and Lakeside Lounge partner Brandon Bramhall plans to open a new bar at 601 Hagan, a food + retail development coming to Wedgewood-Houston. Not many details are known yet, as the concept isn’t expected to open until 2027, but those involved said the space is reminiscent of Attaboy. (Nashville Business Journal)
Development
The former Decca Records building on Music Row is set to be demolished. A new three-story building will rise in its place and house Position Music + multiple recording studios. (Nashville Post)
Plan Ahead
Disney on Ice returns to Bridgestone Arena this fall, and you may want to brush up on “Let It Go” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” That’s because this year’s production (Thursday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 28) features characters from “Frozen” and “Encanto.” Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 20.
Number
$1,300. That’s how much money per year you could be wasting overpaying on car insurance, according to a 2024 survey. See if you’re overspending.*
The Buy
As temperatures rise, we’re upgrading our wardrobe with some new warm weather hangout attire. These are some of our favorite finds:
From a new boozy ice cream shop to Van Leeuwen’s Nashville expansion, there’s been no shortage of ice cream news lately. Now, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is adding another scoop shop to mix with a forthcoming location at The Finery. It’s expected to open sometime this summer.
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