You can submit up to 40 photos, as long as you’re a US resident and your shots were taken between May 12, 2023, and July 18, 2025. All entries must be in .JPG format without watermarks.
Categories
Your photos can fall into five categories — Friends and Family, Activities, Camping, Wildlife, and Scenic/Seasonal.
Judging criteria
Judges are looking for originality, artistic composition, technical quality, and that certain spark that showcases the best of America’s state parks (like Radnor Lake and Bicentennial).
Ready to show off our state?Submit your photos by the Friday, July 18 deadline.
Events
Events
Monday, May 26
“The Royal Tenenbaums” | 5:20 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | Watch this 2001 Wes Anderson film as part of the theater’s Wes Anderson series.
Tuesday, May 27
NPL Bookmobile Pop-up | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | NPL’s Edmondson Pike Branch | Free | Hop aboard the bookmobile and browse its curated collection.
Mystic Worlds: Classic Video Game Music for String Quartet | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Free+ | Level up with chamber renditions of “Zelda” and “Final Fantasy” scores, then stick around for a Q+A with ensemble members.
Wednesday, May 28
Goo Goo Clusters + Cocktails Class | 6-7 p.m. | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits, Franklin | $22 | Learn to mix drinks that complement classic Goo Goo Clusters.
Thursday, May 29
Music City Rodeo | Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $70+ | Head to the arena for family-friendly activities, bull riding, and a Reba McEntire concert on opening night.
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Memorial Day, a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at Nashville National Cemetery, where Nashvillians will gather at 11 a.m. to remember and honor those who died while serving in the US military.
Mansion Monday
“It’s hot, and you need a pool.” That’s how the listing tees up this 8,207-sqft home in Green Hills. With a full guesthouse, luxe kitchen, vaulted screened porch, and fenced yard, it’s a summer-ready retreat built for comfort and entertaining.
Read
There’s only one more week to vote for Parnassus Books in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Green Hills store is up for Best Independent Bookstore, and it’s safe to say shop dogs Barnabus and Miller have played a part.
Film
Itching to see “Jurassic World Rebirth” when it comes out this summer? Good news for those of us who like to save money — starting Wednesday, July 9, AMC Theatres will offer AMC Stubs Rewards members 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays. Become a member + find AMC theaters in Nashville.
$2.80 per share is almost gone. Top firms like SoftBank have already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting a $1.3 trillion real estate market. Now, after 41% YoY gross profit growth, they recently reserved the Nasdaq ticker $PCSO. Until Thursday, you can invest for just $2.80/share.†‡‡*
Try This
Skip the calls — with our self-service ad portal, you’re just a few clicks away from showing off to the whole city. Advertising made so easy, it’s practically your new side hustle.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Speaking of the Music City Rodeo, swing by Fifth + Broadway for Western-themed activities and specials on Friday and Saturday. Check out the schedule for line dancing and roping lessons, retail deals, and more.
Answered
Answered
Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs?
According to the results of Friday’s poll, we have a clear winner.
76% — lightning bugs
16% — use both names
8% — fireflies
Owl City’s “Fireflies” might not have the same ring to it with “lightning bugs,” but that’s still the favorite name around here.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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