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📈 Going up

A view of a railroad track and bridge across the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville.
Meet the Nashville businesses that made this year’s Inc. 5000. | Photo by NASHtoday
The 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies is out, and ~75 of them are based in the Nashville metro area. One Brentwood business even landed in the top 10 nationwide.

The annual list ranks companies based on three-year revenue growth. To qualify, businesses had to be privately held, for profit, and independently owned as of the end of 2024.

These three Nashville-area companies cracked the top 100:

No. 7: Monogram Health
Founded in 2019, this Brentwood health care company provides in-home clinical care for kidney disease. Monogram posted 14,131% three-year revenue growth and expanded its workforce by 200%.

No. 73: RxLogic
Since 2020, Nashville’s RxLogic has provided software and consulting services that help improve compliance and productivity in drug safety operations. The company recorded 4,274% revenue growth over the past three years.

No. 100: Dreamliner Luxury Coaches
Whites Creek’s Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, which provides upscale coaches and event logistics for the entertainment industry, achieved 3,357% growth.
10 more in the top 500

Events

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Reformation Nashville Sample Sale | Wednesday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | The Arcade | Cost of purchase

Thursday, Aug. 14

River Steps Concert Series | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Neuhoff District | Free

Art Supply Sale | Thursday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Smart Art + Craft Supplies | Cost of purchase

Craig Robinson | Thursday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Zanies | $43

Friday, Aug. 15

Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men At Work | 6:45 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $200+

The Piano Men: Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute | 8 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley | $27

Saturday, Aug. 16

Rooftop Yoga Series | 8-9:30 a.m. | Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown | $15

Sno Day | 12-4 p.m. | Southern Grist Brewing - Nations | Cost of purchase

Adult Field Day | 4-9 p.m. | Thompson Place | $15+

Sunday, Aug. 17

Mangia Singles Match Mixer | 3-6 p.m. | Mangia | $40

Jazz on the Cumberland | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wasioto Park | Free+
See our full events calendar
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News Notes

Development

Centennial Park’s north side is closed through fall 2026 for Phase 3 of its revitalization. Work includes a new grand entrance on Park Plaza, a cafe, an event pavilion near Lake Watauga, and new pathways. View the parking closures.

Coming Soon

Basket Case Café & Grocer is set to open in Salemtown this fall with plans to stock local produce, dry goods, dairy products, and other kitchen staples. The cafe menu will feature grab-and-go options like sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, and rotisserie chicken. (Nashville Business Journal)
Swifties, how we doing? Taylor Swift just announced her newest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and fans were quick to find billboards in Nashville and New York City directing listeners to a new Spotify playlist titled “And, baby, that’s show business for you.” Spot any Easter eggs? (Variety)

Traffic

Nashville’s Hickory Hollow Driver Services Center has reopened in a new location on Morris Gentry Boulevard — about 2.5 miles from its former home on Hickory Hollow Parkway. The center operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Transit

Football season is rolling ‘round the bend, and WeGo Star will once again transport fans to all preseason + regular season home games. The train arrives downtown about an hour before kickoff and departs one hour after the game ends. Roundtrip tickets are on sale.

Sports

The Nashville Sounds announced their 2026 schedule. They’ll open the season at home on Tuesday, March 31 against the Charlotte Knights, with the slate also featuring home games over Independence Day and Labor Day weekends. As for this year, there are only 18 more chances to catch them at home.

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Outdoors

🛥️ The Airbnb of boating

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Pro tip: Check for rental minimums and any required safety certifications or licenses before making reservations. | Photo via Getmyboat
You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.”

Skip the friend part and get straight to enjoying a day on the water with Getmyboat, an Airbnb-like service that lets you rent boats from locals and organizations in the area. We’re eyeing:

21-ft Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon | Percy Priest | $113/hour
This rental features lounge seating, floats, and space for coolers. It’s ideal for small groups, but it seats up to eight adults for a day of lake cruising.

2021 Tige 22 RZX | Percy Priest | $200/hour
Enjoy a hassle-free day on the water aboard this wake boat with a private captain. It seats up to 15 (12 recommended for leisure, nine for water sports) and comes with optional gear like a lilypad, wakeboard, wakesurf board, knee board, and tube.
How it works + more boats

The Buy

This summer, make every weekend count with Groupon. Score up to 70% off chef-curated experiences, wine tastings, riveting tours + attractions, spa days that melt the dress away, and more.
See deals near me

Games

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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.
Let the games begin

The Wrap

The Frist’s special programs sometimes sell out before they hit our events section, so here’s one to keep on your radar.

On Saturday, Aug. 30, the museum is partnering with Chef Paulette for a Venetian cooking class at Green Door Gourmet, starting with a welcome spritz (or mocktail) and ending with a shared lunch, wine, dessert, and espresso.
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