Travel and Outdoors

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Summer events happening in and around Nashville
Make the most of the warm weather with outdoor festivities, block parties, live tunes, and holiday-centered activities happening in Music City this summer.
April 30, 2024 03:58 PM
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STAFF
Rain barrels are lined up off the side of a road leading to Nissan Stadium. You can see the stadium in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
How to save water (and money) with rainwater harvesting
Help conserve water and lower your bills with a rainwater collection system in your backyard.
January 12, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Airports and Transportation
Help NDOT design East Nashville’s new complete streets
Nashville is currently in the community engagement and design phases for the Gallatin Pike and Main Street Vision Plan.
January 11, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Walking trends in Nashville
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Nashville compares.
January 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An aerial view of a garden with a gazebo surrounded by vendor booths made to look like spaces inside a home.
Events
Preview: The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville 2024
Feeling inspired to switch things, change things, and rearrange things at home in 2024? Here’s how to make the most of your time spent at this year’s Antiques & Garden Show.
January 8, 2024
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Skylar Webb
Green bushes line the front porch of a home.
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Nashville
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 8, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
An aerial view of the Nashville skyline at dusk.
Live
20 interesting facts about Nashville
Let’s get down to quiz-ness. How many of the 20 facts did you already know?
December 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An aerial view of an interstate heading into Nashville with heavy traffic congestion and the downtown skyline in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Tennessee moves forward with statewide plans for optional toll lanes
The project focuses on serving motorists in the most congested urban areas of Tennessee, including Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.
December 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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We took Signature Transportation’s luxe, chauffeured ride to Nearest Green Distillery — see how our ride went and how you can Try This for yourself.
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Travel and Outdoors
Grant supports plans for a rail line linking Nashville and Atlanta
The proposed rail line via the Corridor ID program would also connect other Tennessee cities, including Memphis and Chattanooga.
December 6, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Your guide to downtown Nashville for the holidays
Entertaining family or friends over the holidays? Here’s our guide to some of downtown Nashville’s top activities, restaurants, and experiences.
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Airports and Transportation
Nashville International Airport introduces new short-term parking options
Beginning in December, those who are waiting to pick up friends and family at the airport will have additional parking options.
November 29, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
A view of Lake Watauga with snow surrounding the Parthenon in the distance on a clear day.
Live
Winter 2024 weather forecast for Nashville
Prepare for winter weather in Nashville, TN with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 23, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Airports and Transportation
Fly away on one of these nonstop flights out of Nashville
Skip the layover hassle with one of these direct flights out of the Nashville International Airport.
November 9, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Airports and Transportation
Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central
WeGo Transit held a renaming ceremony to officially honor the late Elizabeth Duff.
November 3, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
A sketch rendering of lawn space and four buildings, including two mansion-sized properties
Development
Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens breaks ground
At Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, this revitalized Williamson County property will be a destination for art, history, education, and green spaces.
November 1, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Fall drive
Travel and Outdoors
Nashville’s fall foliage forecast
Plus, use these fall foliage predictions to plan your scenic drives in and around Nashville this autumn.
October 24, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
A plane flies over a fleet of shuttle buses parked in a lot.
Travel and Outdoors
Nashville International Airport unveils its Satellite Concourse as part of BNA Vision
The soft opening of the airport’s first free-standing, eight-gate Satellite Concourse takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 20, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A crowd of ice skaters at an outdoor rink in Greenville, SC.
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Feel at home this holiday season in Greenville, SC
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Business
Outdoor game PaddleSmash is ready for ‘Shark Tank’
One of the co-founders of PaddleSmash hails from the Middle Tennessee area.
October 18, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Partial Solar Eclipse
Travel and Outdoors
Look up for a partial annular solar eclipse in Nashville
Learn what you need to view the partial solar eclipse + where you view it in Music City.
October 10, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Drone photo of Nashville residents gathering around tents
Travel and Outdoors
Bees, trees, and gardens: How organizations plan to spend $50,000
15 organizations will help Music City stay green with the help of green (money, that is) raised at Nashville Earth Day.
October 2, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
Nashville officials cut a "BNA" branded ribbon.
Travel and Outdoors
First look: Nashville International Airport unveils International Arrivals Facility and Marketplace
The IAF and BNA Marketplace complete the terminal lobby renovation, which also includes the Grand Lobby.
September 25, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Tourism and Hospitality
Road trip to Raleigh: Your guide to the City of Oaks
September 25, 2023
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Garcelle Vierra Erdie
The new sign, which says "BNA: Nashville International Airport," is located at the entrance of the airport.
Travel and Outdoors
Study shows increase in traveler satisfaction at Nashville International Airport
J.D. Power’s 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study has landed, and the results show Nashville International Airport increased by nine points from last year.
September 21, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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Experience a taste of the simple life at this hidden-gem destination in Kentucky
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Travel and Outdoors
Help clean up 15,000 pounds of litter at this county-wide event
Lend a hand at the Greater Nashville Litter Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8. Interested in volunteering? Sign-up by Sunday, Oct. 1.
September 18, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Scottsdale, AZ
Planning a getaway? Check out Scottsdale, Arizona, the desert dream.
September 15, 2023
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Emily Herron
A train chugging along the tracks at night time in the city.
Airports and Transportation
Ditch the car: This week, learn about alternative transportation options
Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22, Nashville celebrates Transportation Demand Management Week.
September 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A pink donut box sits on a pink table filled with specialty donuts, including one with bacon and cereal.
Food
Three new restaurants will take flight at Nashville International Airport
Voodoo Doughnut, Kitty Hawk, and The Titans Press Box will open at BNA’s International Arrivals Facility this fall.
August 30, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A tree with orange leaves with Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park steps in the background as the sun sets.
Live
Fall 2023 weather forecast for Nashville
Prepare for fall weather in Nashville, TN with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
August 30, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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