This resource will keep you from going ‘round and ‘round in circles when you arrive to area fairs. | Photo via Williamson County Fair
Whether you’re in it for the funnel cakes and lemonade or you find yourself dizzy from the carnival ride drops, we’ve got good news: Nashville’s fair season is around the corner.
Limited on-site parking is $10 and located on Wedgewood Avenue + Craighead Street.
Gate admission ranges from $8 to $10. Individual ride tickets can be purchased for $1.50 (rides use more than one ticket), or you can upgrade to a wristband.
Pro tip: Children ages 5 and under get in free at all three fairs.
National Carousel Day | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | Cost of purchase | Go on $5 rides, meet carousel artist Ken Means, and score discounted ice cream cones all day long.
Bingo Loco | Friday, July 25-Saturday, July 26 | Times vary | Skydeck on Broadway | $33 | Play for prizes like vacations and lawnmowers at this bingo night with DJs, dance-offs, and confetti.
Summer Movie Night | 6:30 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Nashville | Free | Gather on The Green for a screening of “Moana 2.”
Masterpiece Art Series: Robert Indiana’s LOVE Sculpture | Friday, July 25-Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood | $13+ | See the iconic The American LOVE (White Blue Red) sculpture in person at the Cheekwood Gardens, snap a photo, and immerse yourself in the universal feelings of peace, unity, and joy.*
Saturday, July 26
Summer Splash | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of admission | Dunk a zookeeper in support of conservation projects + bring school supplies for The Store’s donation drive.
Back Together Weekend | 11 a.m. | Nissan Stadium | Free+ | Catch the Titans in action at this open practice featuring activities, discounted concessions, and a post-practice autograph session.
Sunday, July 27
Beatles Brunch | 12 p.m. | City Winery | $20+ | Add on the brunch buffet for $25 or just come for the music.
Pinewood Presents: Sunday Scaries | 12-4 p.m. | Pinewood Social | Free admission | Soak up the last hours of the weekend at this 21+ pool party.
Gaylord Opryland revealed this year’s ICE! theme. Beginning Friday, Nov. 7, sculptures made from two million pounds of ice will represent scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The resort also announced a new holiday cirque show opening Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Development
Highwoods Properties shared new plans for its 145-acre Ovation development in Franklin, now featuring 15+ buildings with over 1,500 residential units and townhomes, 1.65 million sqft of commercial space, 350 hotel rooms, and a wetland park. (Nashville Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Alla Vita, an Italian restaurant by Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant Group, is coming to Wedgewood-Houston next spring. Like the Chicago location, it will serve pasta, pizza, and dishes like cacio e pepe ricotta dumplings at Wedgewood Village. (Nashville Scene)
Open
In other WeHo news, Elegy Coffee is ready to open its doors on Hagan Street. The cafe, located in the former Dozen Bakery space, plans to offer a limited menu during this weekend’s soft opening — check out the hours.
Drink
Crafty Boba is now open on White Bridge Pike. Sip on drinks like the ube latte + Dubai chocolate boba, then pick up a craft kit and paint in the communal art space. The grand opening celebration is tomorrow, July 26, with 50% off drinks.
Number
90 million. That’s how many people are under heat alerts across the US as a heat dome persists, from the Upper Midwest toward the East Coast, through Sunday, July 27. While high temps stick around, stay safe and plan a fun day indoors around Nashville. (NWS)
Shop
If you didn’t win our recently closed Back-to-School Shopping Spree Giveaway, don’t worry. You can still head back to class in style for less thanks to Tanger Nashville’s Summer of Savings deals.*
Fact or Fiction
The color of your car impacts your car insurance rate. Fact or fiction? Luckily for Nicki Minaj, this is fiction. Still, rates can change for other reasons, so experts advise shopping around regularly. See if you could save with this quick questionnaire.*
Read
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Post of the Day
Taylor Swift is taking over the wax world this summer. Madame Tussauds announced 13 new figures, including one in Nashville, in honor of “The Eras Tour.” The local figure channels the “evermore” era, complete with a floor-length mustard Etro gown.
The Nashville debut date hasn’t been announced, but you can preview the other 12 figures now.
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I know how much y’all love Bad Luck Burger Club’s burgers (I’m personally fond of the grilled cheese, too), so here’s some good news as we head into the weekend. The biz is opening a locationinside Living Waters Brewing’s West Nashville space today, July 25 at 12 p.m.
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