Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors

BNA wants public input on its next two decades of growth

Nashville International Airport plans to host two community open houses as it updates its Master Plan.

January 15, 2026 04:35 PM

Dylan Aycock

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Sponsored by Ancient Lore Village

A view of Nashville's Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge above the Cumberland River.

Culture

Stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions in Nashville

These local picks offer ways to save money, stay active, and spend more time with the people who matter most.

January 2, 2026

Dylan Aycock

Every-other-week curbside recycling starts up soon.

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

Dylan Aycock

A view of the Batman Building in the distance as snow falls down a deserted street lined with snow-covered trees.

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

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

Dylan Aycock

A park area featuring a large tree with yellow and orange leaves and a few more tree off to the right side with hues of yellow and green.

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

Dylan Aycock

A satellite image of Nashville from above, with the city labeled with a blue arrow. There are blue lines stretching north, east, south, and west out above the green land to the edges of the image.

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

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

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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Get to know Eastpoint, the newest name on Nashville’s East Bank

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Our Nashville-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks

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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.

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