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City
Metro Nashville rolls out new trash and recycling schedule
It may not change for you, but if it does, expect a new pickup day starting in early February.
December 10, 2025 03:44 PM
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Dylan Aycock
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City
How NDOT is preparing for winter weather in Nashville this season
From plows to color-coded routes, Nashville has outlined how it will handle whatever winter brings.
December 4, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Nashville yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Middle Tennessee properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 3, 2025
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Aerial view of Germantown showing Sensa Padel’s six outdoor courts surrounded by mixed-use buildings and the Cumberland River in the distance.
Sports

Swing into friendly competition at Nashville padel clubs
Padel is popping up around Music City, and these spots make it easy to try out the sport.
November 20, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Leaf collecting in Nashville: Your yard waste cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag and bundle them the Metro-approved way.
November 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Nashville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west, cities across the world await.
November 11, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
An aerial shot of Bicentennial Park in Nashville. The long strip of grass stretches into the distance, and is flanked by trees on both sides.
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Nashville?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Music City.
November 10, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Photo 1: A family of three enjoys a meal on a sunny outdoor patio. The adults smile and engage in conversation, while the child appears curious. Colorful smoothies and salads adorn the table. Photo 2: A joyful family of three plays on a sunny beach. The parents swing their smiling child between them. The background shows a lifeguard tower and blue ocean. Photo 3: Two people ride bicycles on a board walk on the beach on a sunny day.
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Culture
5 US towns that are also named Nashville
From Wisconsin and North Carolina to Arkansas and California, no one does it quite like Music City, but these towns across the nation do share the Nashville name.
October 8, 2025
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Skylar Webb
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How we’d spend a festive weekend in Mount Pleasant, SC
Pack your bags — we’ve planned your next cozy coastal getaway.
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate National Public Lands Day in and around Nashville
Lend a hand outdoors at these local volunteer events.
September 22, 2025
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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 2, 2025
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Development
Get to know Eastpoint, the newest name on Nashville’s East Bank
Eastpoint is the new name for the mixed-use district planned on Metro-owned land along the East Bank.
December 1, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Our Nashville-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Culture
Festive films featuring Nashville this holiday season
Music City pops up in a handful of new holiday films on Hallmark, Great American Family, and streaming platforms.
November 24, 2025
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Development
Nate Bargatze levels up his Nashville theme park plans
Could Nateland become Nashville’s next theme park after Opryland USA’s 1997 closure? A new partnership is exploring the possibility.
November 18, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
How to have a ‘Wicked’ week in Nashville
As Glinda and Elphaba return to the big screen, Nashville is celebrating with pink-and-green moments, themed treats, and Oz-inspired events.
November 17, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Play
58 ways to serve the community and volunteer in Nashville
This list of volunteer opportunities includes everything from becoming a docent for Centennial Park to walking shelter dogs — keep reading to find an org you’re passionate about.
November 14, 2025
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November 10, 2025
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Where to curate Thanksgiving dinner in Nashville
From turkey and trimmings to pies and plant-based plates, Nashville’s got something for every Thanksgiving feast.
November 5, 2025
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Dylan Aycock