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August 10, 2025 3 mins
Nashville pulses with music, history, and nonstop energy, drawing visitors with a dazzling mix of iconic attractions, can’t-miss events, and hidden neighborhood gems. This week, listeners can catch The Weeknd live in concert on August 12 at Nissan Stadium, a bucket-list show for anyone craving a spectacular night of chart-topping hits and show-stopping production. Over at the Ryman Auditorium—one of the most legendary venues in the world—Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings a vintage-meets-modern twist on August 21, promising a celebration of classic hits reimagined in swing, soul, and jazz. For those who want a more intimate musical setting, 3rd & Lindsley is Nashville's go-to club for singer-songwriter showcases. On August 11, Big Damn Music Jam takes the stage with a lineup of rising country stars, and on August 16, Bowery veterans deliver the Backstage Nashville Daytime Hit Songwriters Show, offering the rare chance to hear the stories behind Nashville's music right from the creators themselves.

Underground music lovers should check out The Basement, where Justin Webb & The Noise host an album release party this evening, August 10, at 9 pm—a favorite spot for catching emerging indie artists in a laid-back, authentic setting. Sports fans can dive into Nashville’s hometown pride with Vanderbilt University hosting a soccer matchup against Austin Peay on August 14 and volleyball against Fisk on August 15, both drawing a spirited local crowd and lively campus energy.

No visit is complete without exploring music history. Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, witness legends immortalized at the Musicians Hall of Fame, and catch the original spirit of country music at the Grand Ole Opry. According to TripAdvisor, guided mansion tours at Belle Meade include gorgeous antebellum grounds and complimentary wine tasting—a local favorite for combining history and hospitality. For outdoor adventures, listeners rave about the 90-minute Nashville "Homes of the Stars" trolley tour, winding through stunning neighborhoods and past the actual homes of famous musicians, athletes, and celebrities. If you’ve got a taste for quirky adventures, try an instructor-led line dancing class—an authentic Nashville experience that guarantees fun, even for two left feet.

Hidden gems await throughout the city. Head to the 12South neighborhood for boutique shopping, creative street art, and iconic photos at the "I Believe in Nashville" mural. East Nashville is home to inventive restaurants, vintage shops, and the eclectic Five Points area, where food trucks and local bands appear on a whim. Foodies must not miss the spicy thrill of hot chicken at Prince’s and lines out the door at Hattie B’s, plus thick, overflowing biscuits at the Loveless Cafe. Farmers market stalls buzz every weekend near Germantown with fresh food, live demonstrations, and Tennessee crafts.

To explore more of Tennessee’s past, the Tennessee State Museum and nearby historic sites frequently host special events, including guided tours and outdoor summer concerts. August 16 brings the Summer Songwriter Series to Rock Castle State Historic Site for local music with lakeside views just a short drive away.

Whether you’re following the music scene, scoring tickets to pro baseball at First Horizon Park—where the Nashville Sounds play all summer long—or exploring backstreets for the next great meal, Music City’s rhythm is undeniable.

Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Nashville podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Nashville pulses
with music history and NonStop energy, drawing visitors with a
dazzling mix of iconic attractions, can't miss events and hidden
neighborhood gems. This week, listeners can catch the weekend live
in concert on August twelfth at Naisson Stadio, a bucket

(00:22):
lists show for anyone craving a spectacular night of chart
topping hits and show stopping production. Over at the Riemann Auditorium,
one of the most legendary venues in the world, Scott
Bradley's Postmodern Jukebox brings a vintage meets hyphen modern twist
on August twenty first, promising a celebration of classic hits
reimagined in swing, soul, and jazz for those who want

(00:45):
a more intimate musical setting. Third in Lindsley is Nashville's
go to club for singer songwriter showcases. On August eleventh,
Big Damn Music Jam takes the stage with a lineup
of rising country stars, and on August sixteenth, Thowry Veterans
deliver the backstage Nashville Daytime hit Songwriters show, offering the
rare chance to hear the stories behind Nashville's music right

(01:07):
from the creators themselves. Underground music lovers should check out
the Basement, where Justin Webbin the Noise host an album
release party this evening, August tenth at nine p m.
A favorite spot for catching a merging indie artists in
a laid back, authentic setting. Sports fans can dive into
Nashville's hometown pride with Vanderbilt University hosting a soccer matchup

(01:28):
against Austin PA on August fourteenth and volleyball against Fisk
on August fifteenth, both drawing a spirited local crowd and
lively campus energy. No visit is complete without exploring music
history tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, Witness legends
immortalized at the Musicians Hall of Fame, and catch the
original spirit of country music at the Grand Ole Opry.

(01:50):
According to Trip Adviser, guided mansion tours at Belle Mead
include gorgeous anti bellum grounds and complimentary wine tasting, a
local favorite for combining history and d hospitality. For outdoor adventures,
listeners rave about the ninety minute Nashville Homes of the
Star's trolley tour, winding through stunning neighborhoods and past the
actual homes of famous musicians, athletes, and celebrities. If you've

(02:13):
got a taste for quirky adventures, try and instructor lead
line Dancing Class, an authentic Nationville experience that guarantees fun
even for two left feet. Hidden gems a weight throughout
the city, head to the twelve South neighborhood for bouchique shopping,
creative street art, and iconic photos at the I Believe
in Nashville Mural. East Nashville is home to inventive restaurants,

(02:34):
vintage shops, and the eclectic Five Points area, where food
trucks and local bands appear on a whim. Foodies must
not miss the spicy thrill of hot chicken at Princes
and lines out the door at Hattie Bee's, plus thick
overflowing biscuits at the Loveless Cafe. Farmers Market stalls buzz
every weekend near Germantown with fresh food, live demonstrations, and

(02:54):
Tennessee crafts. To explore more of Tennessee's past, The Tennessee
State Museum and nearby historic sites frequently host special events.
Including guided tours and outdoor summer concerts. August sixteenth brings
the Summer Songwriter Series to Rockcastle, State Historic Site for
local music with lakeside views just a short drive away.
Whether you're following the music scene, scoring tickets to pro

(03:17):
baseball at First Horizon Park, where the Nashville Sounds play
all summer long, or exploring backstreets for the next great meal.
Music City's rhythm is undeniable. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe,
and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet
Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this, please go
to Quiet Please dot Ai. Thank you for listening. This

(03:40):
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