Nashville is in full swing for the summer in July. By now the weather is pretty hot, but that doesn’t stop anyone from coming out and having fun! Events during July include everything from the city’s 4th of July celebrations to bluegrass nights at the Ryman to outdoor movies with Nightlight 615. Read on for…
There are so many fun things to do in Nashville during the summer, but the costs can add up quickly. Luckily, there are plenty of summer activities that are completely free. These are my top recommendations if you want to save money this summer without missing out! I’ve got lots of other fun ideas on…
Nashville is busier than ever in June. It might be a cliche to say that there’s something for everyone, but that really is true in Nashville during this month. You probably won’t be surprised to learn that there are tons of music events happening in June–from CMA Fest to Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman. Nashville…
May is another one of my favorite months in Nashville. The weather is usually beautiful, and while the crowds are picking up, the city is not as busy as it will be during the rest of the summer. The month brings a lot more events as well! During May, there’s everything from baseball and soccer…
Last updated 4/1/25 If you love books, then you understand the fun that only browsing through a bookstore can bring. For Independent Bookstore Day, I wanted to put together a list of bookstores to visit across Tennessee. The only problem is that I haven’t managed to visit enough bookstores in Tennessee (yet), so I asked…
Dunbar Cave State Park is located in Clarksville. The park is unique because of the 8-mile cave complex it is home to. For our goal of visiting all 59 state parks in Tennessee, we visited Dunbar Cave State Park on an unpleasantly cold day in January. However, this wasn’t our first time in the park….
Last Updated: 5/26/25 12 South is one of my favorite areas in Nashville! The area is full of so many great shops, and it’s easy to walk around. While you’re there, you’ll absolutely want to stop for a meal, and there are lots of great options. I haven’t eaten at every single restaurant in the…
Last updated: 2/16/26 April is one of my favorite months in Nashville. It’s not super hot yet, and generally, the crowds are still lighter than they are in the summer. The events in Nashville also start picking up this month. There’s everything from the East Nashville Beer Festival to Independent Record Store Day. If you’re…
Long Hunter State Park is one of the closest state parks to Nashville (except for the very urban Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park). The park is a great spot to get out of the city without needing to go very far! We kicked off our mission to visit all of Tennessee’s State Parks by visiting…
Last Updated: 6/25/24 Nashville’s 12 South might not cover a huge area, but it’s packed full of some of the best that the city has to offer. And, it’s also walkable, which makes the experience even nicer. As a Nashville local, I’ve put together a list of the things you shouldn’t miss while exploring 12 South….