The creations, similar to this one from a past event, will be brought to life by Nashville floral designers. | Photo via Fleurs de Villes
“Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE” opens this weekend with 13 floral mannequins inspired by Cheekwood’s permanent art collection. The global floral show is the first of its kind to visit the estate, and several events will complement the exhibition, including:
Summer Soirée | Friday, Aug. 1 | An opening night celebration with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an after-hours first look
Sip & Stroll | Saturday, Aug. 2 | A garden walk with floral-inspired cocktails
Check out the schedule for workshops and drop-in conversations.
Events
Events
Monday, July 28
“Nateland” Live: Good, Clean, Funny | 7 p.m. | Zanies | $25 | This stand-up show created by Nate Bargatze brings together podcast regulars and rising comics.
Tuesday, July 29
National Lasagna Day | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Amerigo Italian Restaurant | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the cheesy day with $12 lasagna slices at all locations.
Summer Afternoon Iced Teas | Tuesday, July 29 + Thursday, July 31 | Times vary | Cheekwood | $50 | Beat the heat with tableside iced tea service featuring specialty brews, bite-sized summer sandwiches, and sweet treats.
Wednesday, July 30
Paddle on Percy Priest | 9-11 a.m. | Hamilton Creek Recreation Area | Free | Paddle the lake on a guided kayak trip with a swim stop to cool off along the way — RSVP required.
“Interstellar” | 7 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre | $15+ | See this 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan on the big screen.
Thursday, July 31
MyStory Wine Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Gray & Dudley | $150 | Enjoy a five-course wine dinner and hear stories from MyStory Wine Co. founder Alexei Khimenko.
Friday, Aug. 1
NHA Pet Adoption Event | 4-6 p.m. | The Restaurant at W Nashville | Free+ | Kick off National Dog Month with a patio party featuring adoptable pups, live music, and new dog-friendly menu items.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy some solo reading time or meet new people at a local event, downtown parks have it all. | Photos by Nashville Downtown Partnership
In a world where we all increasingly crave real connection, “third places” — community spaces outside of home and work — are more important than ever for promoting belonging and mitigating loneliness.
Church Street Park: Release stress with fitness classes or groove to live music in downtown’s “shared backyard” in the heart of the city, thanks to Amazon-sponsored events.
Tomorrow, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30, will bring some of the hottest weather of the season so far, with feels-like temperatures soaring to 105°-110°. The National Weather Service in Nashville recommends reducing time outdoors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mansion Monday
This Old Hickory lakefront home features multiple outdoor living areas, a private dock with lifts, and a shaded poolside cabana — and it’s just 20 minutes from downtown. Interior highlights include a glass-enclosed wine room, theater, rec space, and walk-in closets.
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♥️ sending love. According to data from Emojipedia, the classic red heart is the most popular emoji in the US. If you’re looking for reasons to use that heart more, perhaps it’s time to start exploring some local date night ideas. (Quartz)
Drink
Sake is growing in popularity right now in America, and the good news? You can find it locally. Next time you’re at Rice Vice or Noko, order a glass of the Japanese rice wine. (The Hustle)
Travel
A European summer + good deeds. Where do we sign up? Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital city, is rewarding travelers for eco-friendly, sustainable behavior. Visitors can ride bikes and volunteer their time to earn free and discounted food, tours, and activities. See for yourself with a flight out of Nashville International Airport.
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9%. That’s how much the cost of beef has risen in the US since January. This price increase has caused some people to dub beef the new eggs, so we’re thinking a trip to a local vegan restaurant might help keep our stomachs and wallets full. (CNN)
Finance
More central banks are stocking up on gold. Want in on the gold rush? Gold IRAs can be a good way to own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks. Prospect for gold — no miner’s helmet needed.*
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The spicy tonkotsu ramen bowl is made with chashu pork. | Photo via Kyuramen
Keeping up with Nashville’s ever-growing food scene isn’t easy — but we’ve got the stats. In fact, more than 20 restaurants have opened in the past three months alone.
Kyuramen, 820 4th Ave. N.
Slide into a honeycomb booth and choose from 20+ appetizers before digging into Kyuramen’s bestselling Tokyo tonkotsu shouyu ramen and omurice (a fluffy Japanese-style omelet over chicken fried rice).
ZuZu, 215 1st Ave. S.
Earlier this month, we dished on ZuZu’s signature plates — like caramelized miso sea bass — but the cocktail program also deserves attention. Highlights include the Sakura Smoke, made with Nashville-based whiskey and infused with cherry wood smoke, and the citrusy Yuzu Whisper.
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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.
If you guessed cotton candy, you’re right. Most people went with funnel cakes, but according to research by Gurney’s, which analyzed Google Trends search data across all 50 states, cotton candy is Tennessee’s fair favorite.
And yes, the treat as we know it today was invented by a dentist and candymaker right here in Nashville.
Heads up, downtowners. Franklin-based Whitney’s Cookies, founded by “MasterChef” winner Whitney Miller, is bringing stuffed cookies to The Arcade this September — with soft serve likely on the menu, too.
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