"Exploring the Music, Art, and Culinary Delights of Nashville this Summer"

Nashville is bursting with energy this July, combining its legendary musical heart with outdoor adventures, local flavors, and one-of-a-kind experiences for every type of tourist. Whether you’re craving a front-row seat at a chart-topping concert, want to savor the city’s hidden food gems, or feel inspired by the art and culture scene, Nashville has it all.

This week, music takes center stage. On July 20, listeners can catch Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake at the Bridgestone Arena, sure to deliver a powerful mix of worship and contemporary sounds according to Trip.com. For classic rock, Blackberry Smoke with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs will electrify the historic Ryman Auditorium on July 26—Ryman is known as the “Mother Church” of country music, and a live performance here is a quintessential Nashville experience. If outdoor music under the summer sky calls to you, the iconic Jazz on the Cumberland series lights up Cumberland Park on July 21, featuring top local and national jazz acts; bring a picnic and blanket, and settle in with the cityscape as your backdrop. These concerts are family- and pet-friendly, with food trucks and vendors creating a mini festival vibe every time, says Nashville Parent.

Art lovers shouldn’t miss the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, home to over 2.5 million artifacts, or explore cutting-edge galleries in Wedgewood-Houston, which houses innovative contemporary art in converted factories according to Tripadvisor. The Frist Art Museum, regularly changing exhibits and housed in a stunning art deco building, is another can’t-miss stop for anyone interested in visual creativity.

Nashville’s culinary scene is equally vibrant. Don’t leave town without lunch at Assembly Food Hall, which features over 30 eateries showcasing Nashville hot chicken, artisanal pizza, vegan options, and international bites. For something more under-the-radar, the Goat Farm Experience at Noble Springs Dairy in Franklin lets you pet kid goats, learn about cheesemaking, and enjoy the peaceful countryside—a slice of rural Tennessee charm within an easy drive, according to Nashville Parent.

History buffs will enjoy a guided backstage tour at the Grand Ole Opry, the very stage where country legends still perform weekly. Even if you don’t catch a show, seeing the dressing rooms and standing in the famed “circle” is a pilgrimage for music lovers, as featured by Tripadvisor. The Tennessee State Museum offers a sweeping look at local history, from Indigenous cultures to contemporary civil rights, and is conveniently located downtown with free admission.

Outdoor adventure seekers can join kayak excursions down the Cumberland River for a new view of the city skyline, or stroll through the sunflower fields at Williamson Family Farm—prime bloom is this week, making for stunning photos and a calming rural escape according to Nashville Moms. Parks like Centennial Park, home to a full-scale replica of the Parthenon, offer sculpture-studded walking trails and weekly events, including Passport to Adventure creative camps happening at the Performing Arts Studios this week for kids ages 8–11.

For a dose of community magic, don’t overlook neighborhood events like the Rock Castle Summer Songwriter Series at Sanders Ferry Park, where rising stars perform under the open sky, paired with local food trucks and craft beer from Half Batch Brewing, as the Tennessee Historical Commission shares.

Hidden gems await, too. The 14th Annual Jazz on the Cumberland proves a recurring highlight, while U-Pick Sunflowers at Williamson Family Farm and Movies in the Park Franklin offer classic summertime joy just outside the city. Art crawls in downtown and East Nashville, retro bowling at Brooklyn Bowl, and rustic live music at The Bluebird Café—famous for songwriter showcases—deliver authentic Nashville moments away from big crowds.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Nashville podcast, and
here is what we know for this week. Nashville is
bursting with energy this July, combining its legendary musical heart
with outdoor adventures, local flavors, and one of a kind
experiences for every type of tourists. Whether you're craving a
front row seat at a chart topping concert, want to

(00:20):
savor the city's hidden food gems, or feel inspired by
the art and culture scene, Nashville has it all this week.
Music takes center stage on July twentieth, Listeners can catch
Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake at the Bridgestone Arena, sure
to deliver a powerful mix of worship and contemporary sounds.
According to trip dot com. For classic rock, BlackBerry Smoke

(00:42):
with Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knops will electrify the
historic Ryman Auditorium on July twenty sixth. Ryman is known
as the mother Church of country music, and a live
performance here is a quintessential Nashville experience. If outdoor music
under the summer sky calls to you, the iconic Jazz
on the Cumberland series lights up Cumberland Park on July
twenty first, featuring top local and national jazz acts. Bring

(01:05):
a picnic and blanket and settle in with the cityscape
as your backdrop. These concerts are family and pet friendly,
with food trucks and vendors creating a mini festival vibe
every time, says Nashville Parent. Art lovers should not miss
the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, home to
over two point five million artifacts, or explore cutting edge
Galleries in Wedgewood, Houston, which houses innovative, contemporary art and

(01:28):
converted factories. According to trip Advisor, At the Frist Art Museum,
regularly changing exhibits and housed in a stunning Art Deco building,
is another can't misstop for anyone interested in visual creativity.
Nashville's culinary scene is equally vibrant. Don't leave town without
lunch at Assembly Food Hall, which features over thirty eateries
showcasing Nashville hot chicken, artisanal pizza, vegan options, and international bites.

(01:53):
For something more under the radar, the Goat Farm Experience
at Noble Springs Dairy in Franklin lets you pet kid goats,
learn about cheesemaking, and enjoy the peaceful countryside a slice
of rural Tennessee charm within an easy drive. According to
Nashville Parent, History buffs will enjoy a guided backstage tour
at the Grand Ole Opry, the very stage where country

(02:16):
legends still perform weekly, even if you don't catch a show.
Seeing the dressing rooms and standing in the famed circle
is a pilgrimage for music lovers, as featured by Trip Adviser.
The Tennessee State Museum offers a sweeping look at local history,
from indigenous cultures to contemporary civil rights, and is conveniently
located downtown with free admission. Outdoor adventure seekers can join

(02:38):
kayak excursions down the Cumberland River for a new view
of the city skyline, or stroll through the sunflower fields
at Williamson Family Farm. Prime Bloom is this week, making
for stunning photos and a calming rural escape. According to
Nashville Moms, Parks like Centennial Park, home to a full
scale replica of the Parthenon, offers sculpture studded walking trails

(02:59):
and weekly of events event including Passport to Adventure Creative
Camps happening at the Performing Art Studios this week for
kids ages eight to eleven for a dose of community magic.
Don't overlook neighborhood events like the rock Castle Summer Songwriter
Series at Sanders Ferry Park, where rising stars perform under
the open sky, paired with local food trucks and craft

(03:20):
beer from Half Batch Brewing. As the Tennessee Historical Commission
shares hidden gems await too. The fourteenth Annual Jazz on
the Cumberland proves a recurring highlight while you pick sunflowers
at Williamson Family Farm and Movies in the Park Franklin
offer classic summertime joy just outside the city. Art crawls
in downtown and East Nashville, retro bowling at Brooklyn Bowl,

(03:44):
and rustic live music at the Bluebird Cafe, famous for
songwriter showcases, deliver authentic Nashville moments away from big crowds.
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brought to you by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. For more
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