From date night to catching up with friends, we’re adding Summer Shakespeare to our calendars for a cost-effective outing. | Photo by NASHtoday
Summer Shakespeare returns this week with performances held Thursdays through Sundays from Aug. 21 to Sept. 21 (plus Labor Day) at The Yard at oneC1TY.
This year’s production, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” is sure to bring the crowd, so here are our pro tips for making the most of the experience:
The Insight Lecture Series begins at 5:30 p.m, followed by pre-show entertainment at 6 p.m.
Check out this chart so you know which sections allow blankets and chairs.
A suggested $10 donation covers general admission, or you can upgrade to reserved seating with perks.
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50 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in Nashville during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
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Phew. Mugginess is on the rise across parts of the US. In Nashville, a record-breaking 93% of the days in June + July were considered muggy due to high humidity. If you’re looking for ways to cool off, we recommend taking a dip at a local waterpark. (AP News)
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Do you feel like popular music has been a summer bummer recently? The lack of upbeat hits has resulted in many people deeming 2025 a year without a song of the summer. Luckily, Nashville has many upcoming concerts that will give us something to listen to in the fall. (CNN)
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When it comes to sweet treats, MoonPies take the cake in Tennessee, according to a new list of the most iconic desserts in the US by state. Hungry for a bite? Save the date for next year’s RC Cola-MoonPie Festival: June 20, 2026. (Condé Nast Traveler)
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If you love natural light, you’ll appreciate a home “wrapped in walls of glass.” | Photo via Dark Horse Estate/Airbnb
Taylor Swift crafted part of her debut album here. Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Neil Diamond, and more stepped onto the property to record. Now, the one-of-a-kind estate with a mansion and recording studio has officially hit the market.
Situated on 10 acres just five miles from downtown Franklin, owner Robin Crow spent three decades expanding the property in a style inspired by mountain lodges he admired — think: vaulted ceilings, stone archways, and cozy alcoves for reading, writing, and daydreaming.
The 14,000-sqft main residence boasts seven bedrooms, multiple kitchens, a library, and a 34-ft fireplace. Across the property, a timber-frame building houses the recording studios.
If ownership’s off the table, you can still book a stay — both The Manor and The Gatehouse are listed on Airbnb.
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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.
Consider me starstruck. “Sesame Street” icons Elmo and Abby Cadabby made their Opry debuts last week. If you need a Monday mood boost, watch Elmo duet with Lauren Alaina on her hit “Road Less Traveled.”
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