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Vanderbilt’s baseball camps focus on “fundamentals in a fun atmosphere” — that means occasionally turning practice into a splash zone. | Photo via Vanderbilt University
Between homework and after-school activities, summer camp planning can sneak up fast. Whether you know a future scientist, explorer, athlete, or artist, use this guide to map out a summer they’ll love.
Vanderbilt University
With a wide-ranging slate of academic, athletic, music, leadership, and specialty programs, Vanderbilt offers one of the most expansive summer camp lineups in the city.
Nashville Zoo
Although some age groups are sold out, select programs still have availability for campers interested in animal encounters, team challenges, and exploration across the zoo.
Cheekwood
From art-making to garden exploring, these weeklong camps turn Cheekwood’s grounds into one big creative playground.
Belmont University
The university hosts more than 20 camps across disciplines, including STEM intensives, music and theater programs, youth and teen art, sports camps, and a preschool Little Bruins option.
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Dalts American Grill’s comeback now comes with a clearer timeline. Strategic Hospitality and Andrew Sohr plan to demolish the building and reopen a reimagined Dalts in early 2027, with menu items such as the summer melt and milkshakes expected to return. (Nashville Business Journal)
Ball and Buck, a Boston-based retailer known for outdoor apparel, plans to open a Nashville store. A Metro permit shows the brand will move into the Green Hills building that also houses Corner Pub. (Nashville Post)
Outdoors
Radnor Lake remains closed following January’s ice storm, but volunteers are needed to help restore trails ahead of reopening. Join park rangers for three-hour cleanup shifts on select dates through Monday, March 2. Registration is required.
Answered
Last week, we asked if you knew Tennessee’s official state bird. So far, 63% of readers have flocked to the correct answer. Think you’re with the majority?
Play
🎲 Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in the future.
Plan Ahead
As the snow thaws and warm weather approaches, it’s time to break out of hibernation with a springtime adventure. Ancient Lore Village’s new retreat series features fully-immersive experiences, like Legends in the Making, a cosplay-focused retreat happening in March. Explore retreat options before planning your visit to the whimsical locale.*
Health
Wellness is not one-size-fits-all. With a science-backed program that combines personalized coaching with habit-building tools, Noom is ditching restrictive diets for nourishing meals that lead to real results. Start a free trial.*
Event Spotlight
⛈️ Severe Weather Awareness Day
Use these tips to prepare for severe weather season. | Photo by @kirsten.lee.anderson
Tennessee’s severe weather season typically runs from March through May, but it’s never too early to prepare. That’s the idea behind NWS Nashville’s annual Severe Weather Awareness Day, which returns to Trevecca Nazarene University this Saturday, Feb. 21.
The schedule includes weather-related booths and a local media panel featuring area meteorologists, along with afternoon talks on probabilistic forecasting, notable 2025 weather events, and this year’s spring outlook. The all-ages event is free to attend, though guests are asked to register in advance.
The Buy
Sometimes the simplest solutions make the biggest difference. These four products tackle everyday headaches — each for under $30.
👜 Tired of your purse tipping over or disappearing on the car floor? These car purse hooks keep your bags within reach.
🚽 Late-night bathroom runs will no longer feel like an obstacle course thanks to this toilet bowl night light.
🧅 Swap baking soda for this fridge deodorizer that works for up to 10 years, so you can set it once and forget it.
🚗 Designed to reduce strain, this vehicle assist handle provides sturdy support to help you get in + out of your car with ease and stability.
Spring will be here before we know it, and one of the first signs will be cherry blossoms blooming across Music City — one of my favorite sights to see. The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival returns with them, and organizers just offered an early look at the vendors slated to line Artist Avenue.
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