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This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:

Local pick: Hat bar experience | $169+ | The concertgoer in your life can craft a 100% wool hat unique to their personality by adding decorative pieces like bands, feathers, initials, pins, and more.

Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.

“My favorite child gave me this cup” travel mug | $27.98 | This double-wall vacuum insulated tumbler is not only funny, it’s well-made.

Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.

Local pick: Belcourt Theatre membership | $45+ | If their love language is quality time, opt for a dual membership so you can watch discounted films together.

Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.

Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.

Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.

Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to socks sure to delight.

Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.

Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve fits up to six beer cans.
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City Guide

Workin’ Playin’ nine to five

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The Courts at West Meade offer options for everyone, from beginners to advanced players. | Photo by NASHtoday
If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Nashville that work for you.

For the athlete

  • Pick up pickleball at 10+ courts in the Nashville area.
  • Prefer to watch the action? Nashvillians age 55 and older can score six Nashville Sounds tickets for $45 through the Silver Sounds Club.

For the arts enthusiast

  • Get hands on through Music for Seniors’ Live Performance Learning Labs. Think: Instruction for learning a new instrument, digging into the songwriting process, or joining a choral group.
  • Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Nashville’s many museums, and be on the lookout for discounts.
Ideas for the outdoorsy types + more
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Events

Thursday, June 5

CMA Fest | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8 | Downtown Nashville | Free+ | Following the free daytime shows, Brooks & Dunn, Darius Rucker, Riley Green, and Charles Esten take the stage at Nissan Stadium.

Friday, June 6

Big Trees of Radnor Lake | 8-10 a.m. | Radnor Lake | Free | Start the day with a strenuous hike focused on three Radnor Lake trees recognized in the Nashville Tree Foundation’s Big Tree Awards.

Dolly Wines Butterfly Garden | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center Courtyard | Free+ | Cool off with a glass of Dolly Wines chardonnay or pinot noir while enjoying photo booths, music, and butterfly installations.

Saturday, June 7

Beer and Yoga | 9:30 a.m. | Bearded Iris - Sylvan Supply | $5+ | Unwind with a beginner-friendly yoga flow on the patio, then stick around for post-class happy hour pricing.

Author Event: Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams | 3 p.m. | Books-A-Million, Gallatin Pike | $37 | Celebrate the release of “Almost 30" with a conversation between the two authors and podcasters, followed by a Q+A and book signing.

Sunday, June 8

Musician Spotlight: Tico Hernandez | 1 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | Hear from Lauren Alaina’s longtime bandleader and guitarist Adam “Tico” Hernandez.
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News Notes

Closing

East Nashville bar and restaurant Jane’s Hideaway will close on Saturday, June 28. The team is throwing a three-night “open-bar, open-food, and live music celebration” beginning Thursday, June 26. Tickets are on sale now for the sendoff at 407 Gallatin Ave.

Biz

Oasis Face Bar is expanding to East Nashville with a grand opening party on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect free mini facials, a braid bar, and giveaways at the new spot on Eastland Avenue.

Plan Ahead

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 IndyCar season finale, set for the weekend of Aug. 30-31 at Nashville Superspeedway. Formerly known as the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, the event returns with a new name: the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Weekend packages start at $70.

Watch

If you can’t make it to CMA Fest (or want to relive your favorite moments), the festival’s three-hour concert special hosted by Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson airs on Thursday, June 26. Tune in via ABC at 7 p.m., or watch it on Hulu the next day.

Number

$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.*

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This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
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The Wrap

If you haven’t been to Merge Coffee Bar’s new space in Wedgewood-Houston, Saturday may be the day to check it out. As part of the grand opening celebration, you can score $2 matcha and cold brew drinks. If you find this mural, you’re in the right place.
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