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St. Thomas Health is holding a Day of Hope, Health, and Healing today at Metro Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 Forth Ave North, from 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.  Services range from dental to vision, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, flu shots, and some … Continue reading →

Come learn about some of the options and get your chance to weigh in today.  A community meeting is being held at the Adventure Science Center this morning from 8:30a.m. to 10:00a.m. to discuss the future of the old ball … Continue reading →

Which naturally begs the question… how does a rhinoceros party, anyway?  Simple… at its favorite watering holes.  And now you can, too!  The Nashville Zoo is holding a huge (pun intended lol) Sunset Safari this coming Thursday night… Sept. 22 … Continue reading →

Music at the Mansion… Two Rivers Mansion is winding up this summer’s series of evenings of music on the back veranda this Saturday with artists Big Band at 7:00p.m… 3130 McGavock Pike, Donelson.  For more info you can call them at 615.885.1112 or visit … Continue reading →

Nashville’s Annual Dog Day Festival and Mutt Strutt 5K run/walk is being held this Saturday, September 17th at Centennial Park.  Race registration is at 8:30a.m. and it begins at 9:00a.m. with the Awards Ceremony being held at 10:00a.m. kicking off … Continue reading →

We can’t think of a better way to spend a late summer Saturday!  Goodlettsville’s annual Arts, Antiques, and Music Festival is today from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. and has a little of something for everyone!

Annual Fish Fry and Membership Drive… American Legion Post 88, 2864 Elm Hill Pike… Saturday from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.  Festivities include live music, a cake walk, craft and flea market booths, and a $100 Early Bird Drawing.  Serving begins at … Continue reading →

In commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, FiftyForward Retired Senior Volunteer Program will sponsor a Fill-The-Truck event as their day of service.  They will collect non-perishable donations at area Kroger stores to benefit the USO by providing refreshments for the military members … Continue reading →

Want to enjoy some of the newest and freshest talent that Nashville has to offer?  Try one of these spots tonight for their singer-songwriter entertainment… Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway, 615.915.0888, 6:00p.m. Free The Basement East, 917 Woodland Street, … Continue reading →

Next Saturday, September 3rd, from noon to 4:00p.m. the InterNASHional Food Crawl will give you the opportunity to explore Nashville’s most diverse corridor… 5 miles along Nolensville Road… to sample the culinary offerings of Nashville’s thriving immigrant community.  Whether you choose … Continue reading →

Vanderbilt is offering non-credit art classes in pottery, jewelry, photography, drawing, painting, fused glass, and more.  Classes will be held at the Sarratt Student Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, beginning the week of September 12th… you can find the complete class schedule … Continue reading →

Music at the Mansion… Two Rivers Mansion is bringing back their evening of music on the back veranda this Saturday with artists Them Rubies at 7:00p.m… 3130 McGavock Pike, Donelson.  For more info you can call them at 615.885.1112 or visit them … Continue reading →

The 29th installment of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival returns tonight with a live performance of Macbeth at the Bandshell in Centennial Park… 2500 West End Avenue.  Food / drink vendors and pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30p.m… main performance starts at … Continue reading →

Live on the Green Music Festival… back for an 8th year… kicks off a series of free outdoor music tomorrow night at Public Square… 3rd Ave North and Union Street (at the Metro Courthouse)… gate opens at 5:00p.m. and music starts … Continue reading →

Nashville’s Community Education has a little bit of everything and something for everyone!  They are holding an Open House (and early registration) at their Sylvan Park location… 4805 Park Ave, Ste. 123… today from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.   They literally have … Continue reading →

Blakemore UMC Bag Sale is today from 8:00a.m. to noon!  Shop for ladies, men, and children’s clothing, fill a bag (provided) and pay just $5!  Blakemore United Methodist Church is located at 3601 West End Avenue.  For more info, call … Continue reading →

Hit the streets in your boxers or briefs… cute name, serious cause!  UNDY Run / Walk 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk… to benefit Colon Cancer Alliance… 8:00a.m. at Shelby Park, Nashville… for more info, check them out at www.UndyRunWalk.org Musicians’ … Continue reading →

The Donelson Goodwill Career Solutions will host a job fair for LGC & Associates today at 2731 Lebanon Pike from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. So polish up your resume and head on down there to check out their career opportunities!

well, now’s your chance!  Jurassic Quest is coming to the TN State Fairgrounds this weekend with life-sized, animated dinosaurs of all sizes!  And… kids can ride on one of them!  They also have dino-crafts, games, face painting, a dino-science station where you … Continue reading →

The WORLD’S  LONGEST  YARDSALE is back this weekend!  So get your bags packed with your most comfortable walking shoes, plenty of bottled water and sunscreen, and let’s get our yard sale on! It’s only a few days away and… We can’t wait! And what goes hand-in-hand … Continue reading →

Many Metro schools are back in session this week, so watch out for our little ones! And, plan ahead for additional commute times…

Bayou Boogaloo Crawfish Boil… crawfish by the pound with red potatoes, corn on the cob, and andouille sausage… live brass band and live DJ… Festivities start at 3:00p.m… $10… Orleans Avenue Restaurant, 1407 Clinton Street, Nashville.

Now that we have your attention! lol What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day than free ice cream? Simmons Bank, 300 Northcreek Blvd, Goodlettsville, 37072 is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by serving free ice cream from The … Continue reading →

Come on out to Nissan Stadium tonight for a wildly crazy time! < in my best Steve Martin voice >    🙂 The Glow Run 5K… a glow-in-the-dark 5K held at Nissan Stadium and featuring six 80’s themed zones, glowing tunnels, … Continue reading →

Friday The Glow Run 5K… a glow-in-the-dark 5K held at Nissan Stadium and featuring six 80’s themed zones, glowing tunnels, creative racer costumes, and a live DJ sound like too much fun after dark!  And it all goes to benefit … Continue reading →

The Music City Food and Wine Festival Also mentioned by Forbes Destination Guide this event is one not to miss!

It’s the 11th Annual Hot Chicken Festival held in East Park, 700 Woodland Street each year on the 4th of July.  A fire truck parade kicks off the festivities at 10:30a.m. and gates open at 11.  So come on out … Continue reading →

Here’s your chance!  Mix 92.9 is having a contest to be a walk-on for their morning show…  so get your 15 minutes of fame!  All you do is create a video telling them why they should choose you and then go to … Continue reading →

#MENDit2ENDit The YMCA is taking steps to end violence against women, and the annual MEND Experience is this Thursday, May 26th from 9:00a.m. to noon at Bridgestone Arena. Such a worthwhile program! You can register online at MEND Experience

I know….. June is just the beginning of swimsuit season and we’ve all been watching carbs and counting calories for months… HOWEVER!  When you start talking Lebanese food all the way to down-home southern bar-b-que…  the chance to sample several culinary offerings from the 12South … Continue reading →

The Nashville Public Library Foundation’s Tuesday Courtyard Concert series continues this Tuesday from 11:45a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the downtown Library… 615 Church Street… in their Robinson Courtyard (second floor).  America’s Favorite Cowboys… Riders in the Sky are today’s featured performers.  … Continue reading →

The Franklin Rodeo is next weekend and those guys will be hangin on for dear life! They have a parade downtown Franklin, Saturday at noon… a “Behind the Chute” kickoff party Wednesday, 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park… and … Continue reading →

… in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon! The Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival is this Saturday, from 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. in the Westhaven community, 188 Front Street. With live music, food trucks, a KidZone, craft vendors, and a beautiful balloon-glow … Continue reading →

Today is the first of the Nashville Public Library Foundation’s Tuesday Courtyard Concert series each Tuesday from 11:45a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the downtown Library… 615 Church Street… in their Robinson Courtyard (second floor). Today features a jazz ensemble… Rahsaan Barber … Continue reading →

If April showers bring May flowers, what does May bring?  The chance to travel back in time to 16th Century England… right here in middle Tennessee! Every weekend in May, Castle Gwynn in Arrington plays host to the Tennessee Renaissance Festival and their fabulous Village of Covington Glen!  … Continue reading →

Nashville Jazz Workshop Class Sessions start today.  Come and learn all about Jazz… learn to sing Jazz, learn guitar improve and Cuban percussion, and way more! For more info, visit them at www.NashvilleJazz.org

You’re in luck!  The 2017 Highland Games Celtic Festival is this Saturday, from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at The Hermitage… 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage Tn… with plenty of Celtic music, step dancers, art, food, vendors, bagpipes, kilts, and fun! For more … Continue reading →

You can travel back in time every Tuesday night with Thee Rock N’ Roll Residency at the Harp & Fiddle, 1538 Demonbreun Street, and you might get an even bigger treat… there are some big name artists that frequent the establishment and … Continue reading →

WWE Smackdown Live hits Bridgestone Arena tonight at 6:00p.m.

As we wrap up Marine Week Nashville 2016, we want to thank our U.S. Marine Corps for sharing such wonderful and caring individuals with us!  You’ve impacted our city in ways that will continue to show for years to come… … Continue reading →

Reveille comes bright and early from 6:00a.m. to 6:10a.m. at the Court of Flags, 1st Avenue at Broadway Morning Colors (raising of the American Flag) is at 8:00a.m. at the Court of Flags, 1st Avenue at Broadway There will be … Continue reading →

Reveille comes bright and early from 6:00a.m. to 6:10a.m. at the Court of Flags, 1st Avenue at Broadway You can Work Out With The Marines this morning at the Music City Walk of Fame Park, 4th Avenue South, from 7:00a.m. … Continue reading →

…of the best kind!  Today marks the beginning of Marine Week 2016.  Lower Broad and all over Nashville we’ll be swimming in khaki and blue.  Here are some of the scheduled activities for today: Mural Painting Art Project at Douglas Corner Café, … Continue reading →

Alive Hospice is holding a contest to design the art for their official poster for their 2017 24th Annual Alive at the Bluebird concert series in January 2017 and also the 4th Annual Bluebird in The Boro series in March 2017.  … Continue reading →

One of Nashville’s most famous dive bars is calling a “final call for alcohol” for the last time after decades of serving late-nighters.  As it seems to be going here in Nashville of late, the old is making way for the newer, … Continue reading →

This year’s National Beard and Moustache Championships competition is being held right here in Music City USA!  They kick off the festivities with a Procession (map below) on Friday, Saturday 2nd… it starts at the Ryman Museum Courtyard at 6:30p.m, winds … Continue reading →

not the corporal punishment kind… the water fun kind! A free and open to the public course on paddle boarding and kayak fishing is being offered by the Sierra Club.  So, come learn Paddling Basics & Local Paddling Destinations from … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is the last day for submitting your photo(s)… up to 5 per person… to the Nashville Scene’s Photo Contest.  You could win one of two $300 prizes… Judges’ Winner and Readers’ Choice Winner!  For contest rules and more info, … Continue reading →

Can’t wait for the book stores to open to get your copy of J.K. Rowling’s latest Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?    Have no fear, Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike in Green Hills has the perfect answer… They are holding … Continue reading →

It’s time for the kiddos to head back to school, and The United Way’s Stuff the Bus Days of Action will supply 8,500 at-risk children with a backpack full of school supplies to start the school year off right!  If … Continue reading →

Check us out!     America’s Friendliest Cities Nashville made Travel + Leisure’s top spot for America’s most friendly city!  Way to show off your southern charm, y’all!

The last installment of the “Tales at Twilight” series is tonight with a performance by Sir Crazy Pants… it’s been a month of free family fun at Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street, next to Nissan Stadium (Lot R).  Bring … Continue reading →

The annual sales tax holiday starts bright and early tomorrow morning at 12:01a.m. and runs through 11:59p.m. Sunday night.  School clothes, school supplies, and computers are on the list of tax-free items. For more info, check out And double check … Continue reading →

Are you ready for this… come and unleash the kid in you at Grown Ups Camp!!! Adventure sports, games, relays… and THEN… Happy Hour… no-talent shows… live music… dance parties… campfires under the stars… stay 2 nights in a rustic … Continue reading →

Family Night Out at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens… 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville… every Thursday evening through July… 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m… start your night with Kids Fitness and food trucks, followed by a performance from Glengarry Highland Dancers. Way Late Play … Continue reading →

The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, 37076, is hosting a dinner / dessert / music / book signing event featuring Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt, author of the best-selling Andy Carpenter Mystery Series.  It starts at 4:00 this afternoon and runs till … Continue reading →

Nashville Electric Service may have the solution!  They are holding monthly workshops… the Battle of the Bill… you vs. your leaky (Boss of Energy Loss) water heater… the next ones will be held Saturday, July 23rd at the Sumner County … Continue reading →

Friday, July 22 “Tales at Twilight” series runs each Friday night in July.  Tonight’s performance is by the Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck… it’s free family fun at Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street, next to Nissan Stadium (Lot R).  … Continue reading →

Thursday, July 21 Family Night Out at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens… 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville… every Thursday evening through July… 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m… start your night with Kids Fitness and food trucks, followed by a performance of Upcycled Cinderella by … Continue reading →

A Taste of Judaism… the last installment of everything you always wanted to know about Judaism in three easy lessons… Wednesdays, July 6th, July 13th, and July 20th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at The Temple… 5015 Harding Road, Nashville… RSVP … Continue reading →

The Nashville Scene is bringing back the wildly popular Burger Week!  Yep… all week long we get to sample some of the best specialty burgers Nashville has to offer and… are you ready for this?…  they are only $5! And… the … Continue reading →

Friday, July 15 “Tales at Twilight” series runs each Friday night in July.  Tonight’s performance is by Mr. Chris Hip Hop Dance… it’s free family fun at Cumberland Park, 592 South First Street, next to Nissan Stadium (Lot R).  Bring … Continue reading →

View Early Voting Map in a full screen map   Are you ready to make your pick?  State Primary and County General Election Early Voting begins July 15 and runs through July 30 at Howard Office Building, 700 Second Ave South, … Continue reading →

Celebrate Bastille Day at Little Gourmand, 2209 Bandywood Dr, Nashville, 5:00p.m to 8:00p.m… enjoy live music while you toast… vive la France! Family Night Out at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens… 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville… every Thursday evening through July… 5:00p.m. … Continue reading →

A Taste of Judaism… the second installment of everything you always wanted to know about Judaism in three easy lessons… Wednesdays, July 6th, July 13th, and July 20th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at The Temple… 5015 Harding Road, Nashville… RSVP … Continue reading →

Pinot With The President at The Hermitage… guests enjoy a private, after-hours tour that shares a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the venue.  It includes a quiet, romantic 45-minute stroll through the grounds and a sunset wagon tour… concluding … Continue reading →

First Thursday Nights in the Garden… at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens… 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville… from 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m… enjoy the evening with music, dancing, and yarnbombing… all to the backdrop of Tobin’s sculptures. Join the Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team… … Continue reading →

This month’s Chamber East Networking Coffee is being held at Studio 615, 272 Broadmoor Drive, Nashville from 8:15a.m. to 9:30a.m.  For more info, visit them at NashvilleChamber.com A Taste of Judaism… everything you always wanted to know about Judaism in … Continue reading →

Barberro 2016! Touted to be an awesome Barbershop Show, featuring our own award winning Music City Chorus plus a great lineup of other champion quartets, has the makings of a very entertaining show!  Held at Grand Lodge of Tennessee, 100 … Continue reading →

Father’s Day has come and gone and the 4th of July is still ahead, but there’s still plenty to do this weekend in Nashville! 1. Frist Fridays begins Patrons of The Frist Center for the Visual Arts can enjoy live music, snacks … Continue reading →

And, they’re off! The 2016 St. Jude’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is officially underway.  After a short delay due to a downpour at race start time, the runners are now making their way through the designated courses with one goal in … Continue reading →

Nashville has come into its own! We made the Forbes 16 Destinations for 2016 Guide!  How cool is that?!

Life can change in a brief moment in time… drastically! Today and always we support any and all efforts to fight terrorism whether here or abroad… as an act of solidarity and in support of Paris and France, Mayor Megan … Continue reading →

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…because Mother Nature has some tricks in store for us this evening! With temperatures in the 40’s at Trick-Or-Treat time, it’s going to be as cold as a witch’s nose with a wicked wind out of the north as her … Continue reading →

Mayor Karl Dean announced tonight that he will not apply for federal funding for the AMP project, stating that he will leave it to the next mayor because it will require additional research.  Many believe that the project is now … Continue reading →

I normally try to keep my posts on the fun, lighter side of life in Music City, but there’s just something about election time that begs me to break out my trusty soap box and encourage readers to educate themselves about serious … Continue reading →

My children are out of school (thankfully!!), but I do have grandchildren and the debate over Common Core is about as hot as this mid-August afternoon, so I decided to check around to see what all the flap is about. … Continue reading →