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This is your Things to Do in Nashville podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Nashville pulses
with music, creativity, and a spirit that invites everyone to
join the party. Listeners arriving this week can start with
a true cultural sampler by visiting Plaza Mariachi on Nolansville Pike.
There's a vibrant flea market from eight am to four
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pm on Sunday, ideal for discovering Latin flavors, fresh produce,
home goods, and even local crafts. For those keen to
experience the city's dance energy, Plaza Maurici also hosts Jaripeo
Bats from four pm to ten pm on July twenty seventh,
featuring bull riding, live bands and dancing, a fusion of
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music and spectacle that's distinctly Nashville For live music lovers.
Bird and Linsley is a must. On Sunday, July twenty
seventh at seven pm, Southern Avenue performs, bringing their blend
of blues and soul to the iconic venue. Third and
Linsley not only promises touring national as acts, but also
feels intimate enough to make even newcomers feel like insiders.
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The Basement and The Basement East offer additional great nights
of music, highlighting newer local talent and national tribute acts.
Check out their calendars for something nearly every night, including
Metal Monday Volume two on July twenty eighth, with tributes
to Megadeth, do O, and Ingley Malmstein. Nashville Farmers Market
is an all ages delight. Stop by Sunday between eleven
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am and two pm to enjoy music at the Market
with Daniel Sinclair, sample treats, or Peru's creations by local artisans.
Located at nine hundred Rosa Low Parks Boulevard, this market
buzzes with culinary pop ups and a diverse food hall,
making it perfect for bites between sightseeing. A pilgrimage to
the Rhyman Auditorium is essential. This is one of America's
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legendary music venues, famed as the former home of the
Grand ole Opry and renowned for its acoustics. Even if
a show isn't scheduled during your visit, guided tours allow
listeners to stand on the iconic stage where Elvis Presley,
Loretta Lynn, and Harry Styles have all performed. The Ryeman's
upcoming lineup includes the Happy Together Tour on August sixth.
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For those sticking around, Gaylord Opryland Resort offers a different
kind of adventure, with attractions like the Revenge of the
Riddler scavenger Hunt running all week from eleven a m.
To eight pm. Whether staying at the resort or just visiting,
visitors can wander the lush, climate controlled gardens, take a
Delta River flatboat ride indoors, or wind through themed activities
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for all ages. For a more hidden gem, stroll through
twelve South. This walkable neighborhood blends vibrant murals, high end boutiques,
and locally loved bakeries like Five Daughters with its famous
one hundred layer doughnuts. There's a good chance to catch
live music pouring out of the smaller venues and coffee shops.
Art lovers can lose an afternoon at the Frist Art Museum,
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set in a stunning Art deco former post office and
home to constantly rotating exhibitions, many with a focus on
local or regional artists. Don't miss the interactive Martin Art
Quest Gallery for hands on creativity. Nature beckons at bi
Centennial Capital Mall State Park, where listeners can walk interpretive trails,
picnic with views of the Capitol, and catch the Tennessee
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State Museum, which offers engaging, free exhibits on local history.
Centennial Park's replica of the Parthenon stands as both an
art museum and a perfect photo op surrounded by paths
and lake views. No Nashville trip is complete without a
pilgrimage to Broadways honky Tonks, where live bands play from
morning into the night, or a visit to a songwriter
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round where the tunes behind Nashville's hits are shared in
raw acoustic formats. Bluebird Cafe is famous but hard to
get into, so try the Listening Room or Bellcourt Taps
for a more spontaneous five cap off a summer night
with a ballgame at First Horizon Park, home of the
Nashville Sounds minor League baseball team. If sports aren't on
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the schedule, take a sunset kayak trip along the Cumberland
River for city views and peaceful waters. Thanks for listening,
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