Bobbie’s Dairy Dip and Daddy’s Dogs bring the sweet and the heat. | Photos by @gracegamboa_ and NASHtoday
National Hot Dog Day is today, July 16. National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20. If you ask us, the two are worth celebrating in Nashville, whether you’re all about classic cookout fare or cooling off with something sweet.
We’ve updated our guides with more spots for hot dogs and icy desserts, including a couple vegan options in the mix.
Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $23+ | Don’t miss all the kid-friendly activations on “Back to School” night.
Thursday, July 17
Gulch Night Market | 4-7 p.m. | Noble Park | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors and grab a free pizza if you’re one of the first 100 people there.
Flights & Bites | 6 p.m. | Gray & Dudley | $45 | Settle in on the patio with heat-packed bites and a curated tequila flight from Tanteo.
Friday, July 18
Friends Book Sale | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | John P. Holt Brentwood Library | Cost of purchase | This quarterly sale features books, music, games, and more priced at $3 or less.
Nashville Sounds vs. Indianapolis Indians | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Stay for fireworks after Friday’s game, then watch the team play as the Nashville Hot Chickens throughout the weekend.
Saturday, July 19
Markets for Makers | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $8+ | Shop from 90+ makers specializing in fashion, art, design, and home decor.
Sunday, July 20
Jazz on the Cumberland | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wasioto Park | Free+ | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this family-friendly jazz showcase — the first 250 cars park for free in Nissan Stadium’s Lot R.
Detroit-born restaurant ZuZu debuts Friday, July 18 near Ascend Amphitheater. The restaurant features a sushi bar, main dining room, and upstairs lounge + it’s one of eight concepts Elia Group plans to open in the coming years. Hungry for more? Scroll to the end of the newsletter for menu highlights. (Nashville Lifestyles)
Eat
Speaking of frozen treats, Handel’s Ice Cream plans to open at Nashville Yards tomorrow, July 17. The chain, which also has a Franklin scoop shop, offers 48 rotating flavors each month, such as banana cream pie and blueberry cobbler. (Nashville Lifestyles)
Travel
Nashville International Airport welcomed 24.8 million passengers in the most recent fiscal year — a 4.5% increase over the previous record. That’s an average of ~67,900 passengers per day. (Nashville Business Journal)
Announced
Nate Bargatze will be pulling double duty at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14. Not only is the Nashville-based comedian hosting the show, he has two nominations for “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Concert
Margo Price is hitting the road this fall following the release of her new album “Hard Headed Woman,” with a stop at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 18.
Sports
Three Nashville SC players have been named to the 2025 MLS All-Star team: Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, and Andy Najar. The match takes place in Austin on Wednesday, July 23, but fans can tune in via Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
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If MLB hosted a Nashville game — like the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, TN — where should it be played?
First Horizon Park took the top spot in our ballpark poll with 40% of the vote, followed by Nissan Stadium. One reader even suggested the Steeplechase grounds at Percy Warner Park.
As for dream matchups, the Braves and Yankees were clear fan favorites, with other nods to the Cubs, Dodgers, Cardinals, and Mets. A few readers pitched a repeat MLB Speedway Classic game between the Braves and Reds, and others held out hope for a MLB team of our own.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Dylan
As promised, here’s a sneak peek at ZuZu’s menu. Pictured below is the Peking BBQ beef rib, but other highlights include the caramelized miso sea bass + Ora King and avocado maki roll. If you plan to try it, reservations are still available for opening weekend.
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