Happy first day of summer, Music City. Pools and cookouts are on everyone’s mind, but there’s always another topic of conversation this time of year: What will be the song of the summer?
That got me wondering how many past summer hits have Nashville ties, so I checked Billboard’s rankings dating back to the 1950s. As it turns out, more than a few fit the bill, including these recorded at local studios:
“I’m Sorry” by Brenda Lee (1960)
“Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys (1981)
“Every Heartbeat” by Amy Grant (1991)
“You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain (1998)
“You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift (2009)
Asked
Asked
🎧 What songs remind you of summer in Music City?
Whether you’re still singing along to Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” or consider Keith Urban’s “Long Hot Summer” your seasonal anthem, we want to know.
Summer Solstice Party | 2 p.m.-1 a.m. | L.A. Jackson | Free+ | Head to the rooftop for a golden hour celebration featuring flower crowns, permanent jewelry, and DJ sets.
Saturday, June 21
Pride Drag Brunch | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Restaurant at W Nashville | Cost of purchase | The event features performances by Big Drag Bus queens, plus a live DJ and brunch items crafted just for the occasion.
Nashville City Club Open House | 6-9 p.m. | Nashville City Club | Free+ | Explore three floors of complimentary fun with live music, tastings, golf challenges, and a local vendor marketplace — RSVP required.
Sunday, June 22
Wine and Art Wine Party | 12-3 p.m. | City House | $30 | Tickets include all-you-can-eat City House snacks, but anyone can shop local art on the patio.
Howdy Flea | 12-4 p.m. | American Legion Inglewood Post 82 | Cost of purchase | Browse antique items, vintage goods, and artwork at this new community flea market.
Monday, June 23
String City | Monday, June 23-Saturday, June 28 | Times vary | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Free | Nearly 100 puppets ranging from the Staple Singers to Taylor Swift animate a lively retelling of how Nashville became Music City.
Tuesday, June 24
Tight Ends & Friends Concert | 5 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville | $65 | Join Tight End University — founded by George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen — to see performances by Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, and surprise guests.
Friday, July 4
Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival | 2-10 p.m. | Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge | Free | Head to Pigeon Forge on Friday, July 4 for an incredible day of family fun, fireworks and live music from Dylan Scott, Alana Springsteen and Bryson Quick.*
Anthropologie is set to open in the Gulch’s Pine Street Flats building on Wednesday, June 25. Ahead of the grand opening, the clothing and home goods retailer will host a pop-up at Walk of Fame Park tomorrow, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.
Coming Soon
A group of local chefs and bakers plan to open SOS Counter this fall. The fast-casual spot will operate out of Franklin’s Park West office building and offer on-the-go fare like salads, sandwiches, pastries, and soft serve. (Nashville Business Journal)
Stat
If there was ever any doubt about Music City’s nickname, the numbers make it clear: Nashville’s music industry concentration is triple that of Los Angeles, New York, and Austin. On top of that, a report found the region had 360 recording spaces in 2023 — a 45% increase over the past decade. (The Tennessean)
Eat
Dine Vegan Nashville runs Sunday, June 22 through Saturday, June 28. The new weeklong celebration of plant-based dining features specials like Sunflower Bakehouse’s Sunflower Cali sandwich and Germantown Pub’s vegan wings. Swing by the kickoff party and explore more specials.
Environment
Applications are open for environmental project grants funded by this year’s Nashville Earth Day festival. The program supports projects focused on bees, trees, water, pollinator gardens, sustainability, and education. If you have something in mind, apply by Thursday, July 31.
Featured Job
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is hiring a Curator of Collections. This full-time, exempt position calls for curatorial expertise, writing skills, and a deep knowledge of country music and its history. See all info + apply.*
Real Estate
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I’ll be honest, “heat dome” is not the headline I wanted to read this week, but it’s best to be prepared. The National Weather Service said Middle Tennessee can expect temps in the mid-90s and feels-like temps over 100° from tomorrow, June 21 through the middle of next week. Stay cool and hydrated, y’all.
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