With rooms like this, you won’t miss a single leaf-peeping moment at this Nunnelly property. | Photo via Airbnb
As the air cools and Tennessee’s hills trade green for gold, a fall getaway sounds better by the minute. If you ask us, these cozy stays within driving distance of Nashville are made for slow autumn mornings.
Ashland City, 20-minute drive
This Scandinavian-inspired treehouse pairs dark, charred wood exteriors with light oak interiors — and it’s even more striking once the string lights come on at night.
Nunnelly, 1-hour drive
Situated on a limestone bluff above Little Spring Creek, this two-cabin property has plenty of natural light, spots for reading and writing, and multiple fire pits.
Huntsville, ~2-hour drive
Cross into Alabama for a stay at The Haven Treehouse, a secluded retreat with no TVs because it’s “designed to be unplugged.”
Perched on Nolensville’s Burke Hollow Road, this custom-built home channels mountain lodge style with multiple decks, a heated pool, and plenty of space for taking in the scenery. After scrolling through the photo gallery, we’re convinced it’s one of the best poolside views in Williamson County.
Arts
Swifties are flocking to see Ophelia. Friedrich Heyser’s artistic depiction of Shakespeare’s tragic character is helping fill the halls of Germany’s Museum Wiesbaden thanks to Swift’s recent single, “The Fate of Ophelia.” If you want to see Shakespeare come to life in Music City, keep your eye on the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s schedule. (The Guardian)
Health
A new academic study shows signs that consuming warm liquids may have positive impacts on physical + mental health. Researchers found correlated improvements in sleep, gut health, depression, and anxiety. Now the colder months are approaching, that’s just more reason to grab a warm bowl of soup. (Food & Wine)
Tech
Netflix, DoorDash, Snapchat, Spotify, and Fortnite were among the services impacted by last week’s major Amazon Web Services outage, and not for the first time. The next time doom-scrolling isn’t available, we recommend spending some time in Nashville’s beautiful outdoors. (Reuters)
Fun Fact
Did you know NASHtoday has dozens of sister newsletters across the US? Each one delivers local news, restaurant picks, and hidden gems just like we do. Next time you’re headed out of town, find your destination’s newsletter and explore our recs to plan your trip.
Active
An 80-year-old recently became the oldest woman to cross the finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Natalie Grabow completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run in just under 17 hours. Time to hit the gym. (NPR)
The Buy
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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.
“LIKE YOU KNOW,” a new exhibition by artist Wayne White, opens Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Haley Gallery. You might recognize his work from “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight” music video. Catch the free opening reception.
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