You’ve heard of yoga in the park — now try it on the ice. On Wednesday, July 23, head to Bridgestone Arena at 5:30 p.m. for a 60-minute, all-levels flow hosted by E+ROSE and the Nashville Predators. The class will incorporate breathwork, strength-building poses, and deep stretches.
Admission is $55 and includes a ticket to a select October or November Preds game, E+ROSE perks, free parking, and a chance to say you’ve done yoga in the middle of Smashville.
Events
Events
Friday, July 18
Nashville Sounds vs. Indianapolis Indians | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Buy a Hot Chickens Weekend ticket bundle to receive a tender basket at the game.
Saturday, July 19
The Garden Market Sip & Shop | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pont Neuf | Free+ | Shop charm jewelry, romance books, and more alongside bar bites and beverages.
Goats & Guitars | 5-8 p.m. | Noble Springs Dairy, Franklin | $15+ | Visit the goats, enjoy live music, and add on a picnic cheese board.
Cornelia Airpark Concert Series | 5:30-9 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark | $25+ | Make the most of summer nights with live music, craft drinks, local food trucks, and activities for all ages.
Sunday, July 20
Free Ice Cream | 12-2 p.m. | Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream | Free | Music producer Tay Keith will help hand out free rolled ice cream at the Nashville Farmers Market location while supplies last.
Andean Bear Day | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of admission | Celebrate the zoo’s Andean bears with games, crafts, giveaways, and conservation activities by the Expedition Peru habitat.
After canceling this year’s event and surveying fans about the festival’s future, Bonnaroo is set to return next summer. In response to the feedback, organizers announced plans to reduce capacity, eliminate flood-prone campsites, and roll out infrastructure upgrades for the June 11-14 event. (WTVF)
Biz
Party Fowl plans to open new locations in East Nashville, Sylvan Park, Murfreesboro, and near Vanderbilt. Now under parent company R&R Brands, the local chain is shifting to spaces about a third the size of its existing restaurants in the Gulch and Donelson. (Nashville Post)
Festival
The Nashville Film Festival announced the first wave of 2025 selections, including “Opryland USA: A Circle Broken,” “Matter of Time” (Eddie Vedder documentary), and “The Easy Kind” (starring Nashville songwriter Elizabeth Cook). Stay tuned for the full lineup in August.
Ranked
No. 9. That’s where Nashville ranked on LinkedIn’s list of the fastest-growing US metros for jobs and new talent. It cites a boom in tech and healthcare — boosted by Oracle’s HQ move — and shouts out Vanderbilt and HCA Healthcare as our top employers.
Concert
Four stars from the TV series “Nashville” — Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio — will reunite in the city where it all began with a Ryman reunion show on Sunday, Jan. 25. Tickets go on sale today, July 18.
Outdoors
Headed to Open Streets Summer Series this Sunday, July 20? Event organizers announced a few planned activities, including a community walk, bike tour, and live music pop-ups. Or, you can explore the 5-mile loop at your own pace.
Trending
The secret is out. Starbucks launched a “secret menu” option on its app, including items like “Dragonfruit glow up.” The coffee chain also launched a contest for customers to submit their own customized drink. Who needs a secret menu when we’ve got so many local shops to sip from?
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Post of the Day
Cheekwood Harvest’s scarecrow display returns this fall, and community groups are invited to join in. This year’s theme is “A Hint of Haunts” and calls for friendly ghosts, cartoon villains, and other imaginative characters. Schools, neighborhoods, and businesses can register now through Sunday, Aug. 3.
No more gatekeeping. These are our top five summer essentials we wish we’d purchased sooner:
🩴 A pair of comfy + versatile Crocs sandals. Pro tip: Keep them by the front door for last-minute errands, walking the dog, and more.
🧊This No. 1 best-selling cooler backpack that features a built-in bottle opener and can fit up to 40 cans.
🧺 A waterproof blanket that’s perfect for beach days, family picnics, baby playtime, and more.
☀️ La Roche-Posay’s award-winning tinted sunscreen that’s non-greasy and fast-absorbing.
👗This flowy sundress that’s available in 20+ colors and patterns like blue floral, pink, khaki polka dot, and purple.
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.
Anyone else noticing more Christmas in July events than usual this year? Maybe it’s the heat making December sound a little more inviting. Anyway, here are some that caught my eye: Old Hickory Social & Marketplace’s Christmas in July event (July 26-27) and The Golden Slipper’s festive neighborhood crawl (July 26).
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