Nashville's Unforgettable August: Music, Art, and Culinary Delights

Listeners heading to Nashville this week will find a city brimming with unforgettable experiences and local flavor. Start with music—after all, Nashville is Music City. On Saturday, August 2, immerse yourself in country music history at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, where the lineup features favorites like Jamey Johnson, Chris Young, Gretchen Wilson, and Trace Adkins. For an even more intimate showcase of Nashville’s songwriting culture, 3rd and Lindsley hosts a Daytime Hit Songwriters Show with Tyler Reeve, Deanna Bryant, Jon Decious, and others. Another musical highlight, Ryman Auditorium, offers a chance to see Ryan Adams on his Heartbreaker '25 World Tour this Saturday at 8 pm, cementing its role as the “Mother Church of Country Music.”

The live music doesn’t stop there. Ole Red Nashville keeps the beat going all day on August 2: catch country crooners like Taylon Hope in the morning, line dancing lessons in the afternoon, and The Huffer Brothers after dark. On Friday and Saturday afternoons, line dancing lessons add a hands-on twist and a true taste of local fun.

For those in search of unique nightlife, The Basement East presents Classic City Wrestling, blending live wrestling with music from punk band WAXED. If you want a more relaxed pace in the afternoon, step into the Happy Camper Pop-Up Bar by Pancake Pantry downtown through August 30. The beloved Pancake Pantry has wooed fans with irresistible pancakes since 1961; now, their pop-up experience adds a creative and nostalgic touch to the city’s modern dining scene.

Visual art lovers shouldn’t miss Cheekwood’s Enchanted Castles exhibition, where Cheekwood Estate & Gardens transforms into a wonderland with five captivating, locally crafted castles set among lush summer blooms. While you’re there, take part in their Summer Afternoon Iced Tea at Café 29, a serene way to beat the southern heat among Tennessee’s iconic gardens.

For a taste of Nashville’s eclectic culture and hidden gems, the Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall is hosting Fashion for a Fraction this Saturday, August 2, where 25 local boutique vendors will offer serious deals and BOGO specials on clothes and accessories. Those seeking outdoor adventure can explore the lush landscapes and sculpture trails at Centennial Park or kayak the Cumberland River for unmatched city views. Fans of historic outings may enjoy a day trip to a lesser-known spot like the Hawthorn Hill State Historic Site, which offers guided tours on August 9.

And of course, don’t leave without sampling true Nashville hot chicken at Hattie B’s, or embarking on a self-guided mural tour in The Gulch and 12South for that unforgettable selfie. Nashville foodies rave about late-night barbecue at Martin’s or brisket tacos at Local Taco, while East Nashville boasts quirky hidden bars and vintage record shops to round out your evening.

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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. Listeners heading
to Nashville this week will find a city brimming with
unforgettable experiences and local flavor. Start with music, after all,
Nashville is music city. On Saturday, August second, immerse yourself
in country music history at the legendary Grand o' Opry,

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where the lineup features favorites like Jamie Johnson, Chris Young,
Bretchen Wilson, and Trace Adkins. For an even more intimate
showcase of Nashville's songwriting culture. Third and Lindsley hosts a
daytime hit songwriters show with Tyler Reeve, Deanna Bryant, John
Deshus and others. Another musical highlight, Ryman Auditorium offers a

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chance to see Ryan Adams on his Heartbreaker twenty five
world tour this Saturday at eight pm, cementing its role
as the mother Church of country music. The live music
doesn't stop there, ol Red Nashville keeps the beat going
all day On August second. Catch country crooners like Taylan
Hope in the morning, line dancing lessons in the afternoon,

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and the Huffer Brothers after dark on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Line dancing lessons add a hands on twist and a
true taste of local fun. For those in search of
unique nightlife, The Basement East presents classic city wrestling, blending
live wrestling with music from punk band Waxed. If you
want a more relaxed pace in the afternoon, step into

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the Happy Camper pop up bar by Pancake Pantry downtown
through August thirtieth. The beloved Pancake Pantry has wooed fans
with irresistible pancakes since nineteen sixty one. Now, their pop
up experience adds a creative and nostalgic touch to the
city's modern dining scene. Visual art lovers shouldn't miss Cheekwood's
Enchanted Castle's exhibition, where Cheekwood Estate and Gardens transforms into

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a wonderland with five captivating, locally crafted castles set among
lush summer blooms. While you're there, take part in their
summer afternoon iced tea at Cafe twenty nine, a serene
way to beat the Southern heat. Among Tennessee's iconic gardens
for a taste of Nashville's eclectic culture and hidden Gems.
The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall is hosting Fashion for

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a Fraction this Saturday, August second, where twenty five local
boutique vendors will offer serious deals and Bogo specials on
clothes and accessories. Those seeking outdoor adventure can explore the
lush landscapes and sculpture trails at Centennial Park or kayak
the Cumberland River for unmatched city views. Fans of historic
outings may enjoy a day trip to a lesser known

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spot like the Hawthorn Hills State Historic Site, which offers
guided tours on August ninth, And of course, don't leave
without sampling true Nashville hot chicken at Hattie Bee's or
embarking on a self guided mural tour in the Gulch
and twelve South for that unforgettable selfie. Nashville foodies rave
about late night barbecue at Martins or brisket tacos at

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Local Taco, while East Nashville boasts quirky hidden bars and
vintage record shops to round out your evening. Thanks for listening,
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