Last year’s visitor spending could fill up Bridgestone Arena 7,000 times over at $80 a ticket. | Photo via Bridgestone Arena
Davidson County visitors generated a record $11.2 billion in spending last year, a 4.17% increase from 2023, according to new state data. That’s an average of $30.7 million a day fueling the local economy.
To put that in perspective, $11.2 billion could buy:
1.15 billion four-piece tender orders from Prince’s ($9.75)
2.5 billion Five Points Pizza pepperoni slices ($4.50)
However you slice it, that’s a lot of Music City dough. In fact, Nashville’s tourism industry now makes up one-third of all visitor spending in Tennessee.
Asked
Asked
True or false: It takes the combined total of Shelby, Sevier, Knox, and Hamilton counties to exceed Nashville’s visitor spending in 2024.
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Corner Bar South is now open in the former South Side Pizza Kitchen & Pub space on Nolensville Pike. The bar and restaurant’s longtime Elliston Place location closed in March, but perhaps some of your favorite menu items made the move?
Weather
The northwest portion of Davidson County is now in a moderate drought, according to the weekly drought report released yesterday. With the exception of the southeast corner, the rest of the county — along with more than 70% of Middle Tennessee — is considered “abnormally dry.”
Festival
Fellow literary enthusiasts, have you been keeping up with the Southern Festival of Books’ latest lineup additions? This year’s festival will now also welcome Pat Benatar, Ruth Reichl, Mark Kurlansky, and many others across multiple genres. The two-day festival returns Saturday, Oct. 18.
Film
Brad Paisley. Megan Moroney. Bill Anderson. Those are just a few artists involved in the upcoming Hallmark movie “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas.” As filming continues in Music City, including at the Opry House, read what select cast members had to say about the production. (The Tennessean)
Watch
Dun dun... dun dun… That’s the sound of “Jaws” coming back to theaters this Labor Day weekend. Catch it in IMAX at AMC Thoroughbred 20 or Regal Opry Mills through Thursday, Sept. 4. It’s also screening in 3D… if you dare.
Shop
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. It might not be LEGO, but you can build your own Tennessee Playcation with The Mini Block — we’re eyeing the Nashville Skyline.
Travel
Delightful breezes, warm Gulf waters, local events, and coastal trails make fall the perfect time to explore Alabama’s Beaches. From kayaking to hiking and dolphin cruises, every adventure feels better without the summer crowds. Plan your fall getaway.*
Best-selling activewear and everyday apparel up to 60% off? Athleta’s taking an extra 30% off sale items now through Monday, September 1. Shop the sale.*
The Buy
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
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“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for maybe one in Nashville.
Whether you’re keeping it simple this Labor Day weekend or hosting folks from out of town, our City Guides have you covered when it comes to planning your perfect weekend itinerary, from the best spots to grab an end-of-summer brunch to kid-friendly activities that will keep even the littlest members of the family entertained.
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