Take a scenic stroll at Centennial Park. | Photo by NASHtoday
Have a park idea you’ve been holding onto? It’s time to share it as Metro Parks refreshes Plan to Play, the city’s master plan for parks and greenways.
Last updated in 2017, the new version will help identify and prioritize Nashville’s park and greenway needs for the next five years. Although Metro isn’t starting from scratch, input is needed on which priorities from 2017 still hold up and what new opportunities should be explored.
Share your thoughts at five public meetings in June or by filling out the online survey through Monday, June 30. There’s also an interactive map where you can add your ideas. So far, residents have asked for more greenway connections, new soccer fields, and a downtown playground.
To get a sense of what’s already underway, check out the 2017 plan.
Events
Events
Tuesday, June 3
Love Grows Here Community Celebration | Tuesday, June 3-Saturday, June 7 | Cheekwood | $7+ | Visit the gardens for family activities, garden classes, and special appearances from the Nashville Zoo, CMHOF, and Nashville Opera on select dates.
Wednesday, June 4
An Evening with Candace Parker | 6-7 p.m. | James Lawson High School | $34 | Join the former University of Tennessee standout and WNBA star for a conversation — tickets include a signed copy of her book, “The Can-Do Mindset.”
Armadillo Wednesdays | 7-10 p.m. | The Countrypolitan | Free+ | Johnathan Terrell hosts this new monthly songwriter’s night with Judy Blank and Zach Schmidt as June’s special guests.
Thursday, June 5
Josh Radnor | 8 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, Franklin | $45+ | You may know him as Ted Mosby from “How I Met Your Mother,” but Radnor recorded his debut album right here in Nashville.
Friday, June 6
CMT’s Next Women of Country | 12:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | Take a break from CMA Fest to join rising stars Dasha, Lanie Gardner, Alexandra Kay, Kat Luna, and Mōriah.
Saturday, June 7
Bright Saturday | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Judith Bright | Cost of purchase | Visit the 12 South shop for jewelry discounts, pop-ups from Mameni Beauty and Church Kids Hat Bar, and light refreshments.
Nashville Roller Derby Double Header | 5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $14 | Catch every hit, block, and jam during a high-speed night of roller derby action.
The long-vacant Starwood Amphitheatre site could see new life. A proposed mixed-use project calls for residential, retail, and restaurant space + a tribute trail honoring the venue’s past. Early plans also include a dog park and an amphitheater-style gathering space. (Nashville Post)
Eat
Pastis is gearing up to open this summer in Wedgewood-Houston, but Stephen Starr isn’t stopping there. The James Beard Award-winning restaurateur is also eyeing Pie Town for a Nashville location of his tavern-style steakhouse, St. Anselm. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
Barre3 plans to open its second Williamson County studio this summer in Cool Springs. The locally owned fitness brand will join neighbors like Char, PennePazze, and Scouts Barbershop in the new Canteen on Carothers development.
Try This
Think you have what it takes to be the next American Idol — or know someone who does? In-person auditions will be held at CMA Fest on Friday, June 6. Aspiring singers can register online for a chance to audition in front of producers.
Plan Ahead
Adventure Science Center’s laser shows return Saturday, June 21 with experiences set to the music of Taylor Swift, Prince, and ELO. Each 40-minute show is $11 and held in the Sudekum Planetarium.
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If you’re on a mission to visit more farmers markets this summer, there’s a new stop to add to your list: Flatrock Community Market, held on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Coleman Park Community Center. The first-ever installment last week featured nearly 20 vendors with plenty of produce, baked goods, and prepared food.
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