August 1, 2025 • 4 mins
Nashville this week is alive with events and attractions that highlight why it’s recognized as Music City, where every visitor finds something exhilarating and often unexpected. For those arriving today, the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is hosting Enchanted Castles, running through August 20. This imaginative installation transforms the gardens into a fairytale scene, showcasing five locally-crafted castles nestled among vibrant summer blooms. It’s a picturesque experience perfect for families and anyone seeking whimsical art in nature, and is open each day from 9am to 5pm at 1200 Forrest Park Drive.
Music lovers will find Nashville’s calendar packed with unforgettable performances. Tonight, the Basement East is holding Jerry Garcia’s 83rd Birthday Celebration, featuring members of Los Colognes, Moon Taxi, Futurebirds, and more, a must for any fans of jam bands. For those seeking bigger venues, the historic Ryman Auditorium continues to be a touchstone for live music, offering everything from tributes to country legends to modern hits over the coming weeks. The Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100 celebration is in full swing, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, premium lounge access, and the rare chance to sit on stage during a show—ideal for listeners wanting the full Opry legend experience on August 5.
If outdoor concerts are your scene, Ascend Amphitheater lines the riverfront with shows for every taste. Catch national acts on tour—Rob Thomas headlines August 5, Rod Stewart performs August 14, followed by Toto and Christopher Cross with Men At Work on August 15, then Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas on August 22. The open-air setting provides both music and Nashville’s summer night skyline.
Nashville isn’t just for music. The city’s sports culture comes alive at Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans, or Geodis Park, where you can watch Nashville SC compete in Major League Soccer. For a more participatory adventure, join locals at the Country Line Dancing Festival held in venues around town, celebrating the city’s dance traditions with free lessons and energetic crowds.
Art aficionados have plenty to see. Beyond Cheekwood, stroll through art installations at Centennial Park or visit the Frist Art Museum, housed in a stunning Art Deco building and featuring exhibitions that appeal to contemporary and classic tastes. The street murals and “Wings” art installations throughout The Gulch and 12South neighborhoods provide another visual adventure and coveted selfie spots.
Delve deeper and discover local food gems by sampling legendary Nashville hot chicken at Prince’s or Hattie B’s. Foodies will love the Assembly Food Hall downtown, which brings together dozens of local chefs and musicians nightly. For a sweet treat, savor a gooey, homemade biscuit at the Loveless Cafe or find a late-night donut at Five Daughters Bakery.
Consider wrapping up the day with a walk or a pedal tavern ride down Lower Broadway. There, honky-tonks blast live music from morning to night—no cover charge necessary. Venture to a rooftop bar such as L27 or Rare Bird for panoramic downtown views and craft cocktails.
Whether immersed in live music, awed by outdoor art, behind the scenes at a legendary venue, moving to the rhythm at a festival, or taking a bite of Nashville’s spicy culinary story, listeners will find a city that’s unmistakably alive, welcoming, and always ready with one more surprise.
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.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Music lovers will find Nashville’s calendar packed with unforgettable performances. Tonight, the Basement East is holding Jerry Garcia’s 83rd Birthday Celebration, featuring members of Los Colognes, Moon Taxi, Futurebirds, and more, a must for any fans of jam bands. For those seeking bigger venues, the historic Ryman Auditorium continues to be a touchstone for live music, offering everything from tributes to country legends to modern hits over the coming weeks. The Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 100 celebration is in full swing, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, premium lounge access, and the rare chance to sit on stage during a show—ideal for listeners wanting the full Opry legend experience on August 5.
If outdoor concerts are your scene, Ascend Amphitheater lines the riverfront with shows for every taste. Catch national acts on tour—Rob Thomas headlines August 5, Rod Stewart performs August 14, followed by Toto and Christopher Cross with Men At Work on August 15, then Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas on August 22. The open-air setting provides both music and Nashville’s summer night skyline.
Nashville isn’t just for music. The city’s sports culture comes alive at Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans, or Geodis Park, where you can watch Nashville SC compete in Major League Soccer. For a more participatory adventure, join locals at the Country Line Dancing Festival held in venues around town, celebrating the city’s dance traditions with free lessons and energetic crowds.
Art aficionados have plenty to see. Beyond Cheekwood, stroll through art installations at Centennial Park or visit the Frist Art Museum, housed in a stunning Art Deco building and featuring exhibitions that appeal to contemporary and classic tastes. The street murals and “Wings” art installations throughout The Gulch and 12South neighborhoods provide another visual adventure and coveted selfie spots.
Delve deeper and discover local food gems by sampling legendary Nashville hot chicken at Prince’s or Hattie B’s. Foodies will love the Assembly Food Hall downtown, which brings together dozens of local chefs and musicians nightly. For a sweet treat, savor a gooey, homemade biscuit at the Loveless Cafe or find a late-night donut at Five Daughters Bakery.
Consider wrapping up the day with a walk or a pedal tavern ride down Lower Broadway. There, honky-tonks blast live music from morning to night—no cover charge necessary. Venture to a rooftop bar such as L27 or Rare Bird for panoramic downtown views and craft cocktails.
Whether immersed in live music, awed by outdoor art, behind the scenes at a legendary venue, moving to the rhythm at a festival, or taking a bite of Nashville’s spicy culinary story, listeners will find a city that’s unmistakably alive, welcoming, and always ready with one more surprise.
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.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in National podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Nashville. This
week is alive with events and attractions that highlight Wyats,
recognized as music city where every visitor finds something exhilarating
and often unexpected. For those arriving today, The Cheekwood Estate
and Gardens is hosting Enchanted Castles, running through August twentieth.
(00:21):
This imaginative installation transforms the gardens into a fairy tale scene,
showcasing five locally crafted castles nestled among vibrant summer blooms.
It's a picturesque experience perfect for families and anyone seeking
whimsical art in nature, and is open each day from
nine am to five p m. At one two zero
zero Forest Park Drive. Music lovers will find Nashville's calendar
(00:44):
packed with unforgettable performances. Tonight, the Basement East is holding
Jerry Garcia's eighty third birthday celebration, featuring members of Los Colognes,
Moon Taxi, Future Birds, and more. A must for any
fans of jam bands. For those seeking bigger venues, the
historic Ryman Auditorium continues to be a touchstone for live music,
(01:05):
offering everything from tributes to country legends to modern hits.
Over the coming weeks, the Grand ol Opry's Opry one
hundred celebration is in full swing, offering exclusive behind the
scenes tours, premium lounge access, and the rare chance to
sit on stage during a show, ideal for listeners wanting
the full Opry legend experience. On August fifth, if outdoor
(01:27):
concerts are your scene, ascend anphitheater lines the river front
with shows for every taste. Catch national acts on tour.
Rob Thomas headlines August fifth, Rod Stewart performs August fourteenth,
followed by Toto and Christopher Cross with Men at Work
on August fifteenth, then Alison Krause and Union Station featuring
Jerry Douglas on August twenty second. The open air setting
(01:50):
provides both music and Nashville's summer night Skyline. Nashville isn't
just for music. The city sports culture comes alive at
Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans, or Geodiss Park,
where you can watch Nashville sc compete in Major League Soccer.
For a more participatory adventure, join locals at the country
Line Dancing Festival held in venues around town, celebrating the
(02:14):
city's dance traditions with free lessons and energetic crowds. Art
officianos have plenty to see beyond Cheekwood. Stroll through art
installations at Centennial Park, or visit the first Art Museum,
housed in a stunning Art Deco building and featuring exhibitions
that appeal to contemporary and classic tastes. The street Murals
and wings art installations throughout the Gulch and twelve South
(02:37):
neighborhoods provide another visual adventure and coveted selfie spots. Delve
deeper and discover local food gems by sampling legendary Nashville
hot chicken at Princes or Hattie Bees. Foodies will love
the Assembly Food Haul downtown, which brings together dozens of
local chefs and musicians nightly. For a sweet treat, savor
a gooey homemade biscuit at the Loveless Cafe or find
(03:00):
a late night donut at Five Daughters Bakery. Consider wrapping
up the day with a walk or a pedal tavern
ride down Lower Broadway. There honky Tonk's Blast live music
from morning tonight no cover charge necessary. Venture to a
rooftop bar such as L twenty seven or Rare Bird
for panoramic downtown views and craft cocktails. Whether immersed in
(03:22):
live music, odd by outdoor art, behind the scenes at
a legendary venue, moving to the rhythm at a festival,
or taking a bite of Nashville's spicy culinary story, listeners
will find a city that's unmistakably alive, welcoming, and always
ready with one more surprise. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe
and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet
(03:43):
Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this, please go
to Quiet Please dot Ai. Thank you for listening. This
has been a Quiet Please Studios production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot Ai. Please hit that subscribe button
and never miss an episode. Ye
This is your Things to Do in National podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Nashville. This
week is alive with events and attractions that highlight Wyats,
recognized as music city where every visitor finds something exhilarating
and often unexpected. For those arriving today, The Cheekwood Estate
and Gardens is hosting Enchanted Castles, running through August twentieth.
(00:21):
This imaginative installation transforms the gardens into a fairy tale scene,
showcasing five locally crafted castles nestled among vibrant summer blooms.
It's a picturesque experience perfect for families and anyone seeking
whimsical art in nature, and is open each day from
nine am to five p m. At one two zero
zero Forest Park Drive. Music lovers will find Nashville's calendar
(00:44):
packed with unforgettable performances. Tonight, the Basement East is holding
Jerry Garcia's eighty third birthday celebration, featuring members of Los Colognes,
Moon Taxi, Future Birds, and more. A must for any
fans of jam bands. For those seeking bigger venues, the
historic Ryman Auditorium continues to be a touchstone for live music,
(01:05):
offering everything from tributes to country legends to modern hits.
Over the coming weeks, the Grand ol Opry's Opry one
hundred celebration is in full swing, offering exclusive behind the
scenes tours, premium lounge access, and the rare chance to
sit on stage during a show, ideal for listeners wanting
the full Opry legend experience. On August fifth, if outdoor
(01:27):
concerts are your scene, ascend anphitheater lines the river front
with shows for every taste. Catch national acts on tour.
Rob Thomas headlines August fifth, Rod Stewart performs August fourteenth,
followed by Toto and Christopher Cross with Men at Work
on August fifteenth, then Alison Krause and Union Station featuring
Jerry Douglas on August twenty second. The open air setting
(01:50):
provides both music and Nashville's summer night Skyline. Nashville isn't
just for music. The city sports culture comes alive at
Nissan Stadium, home to the Tennessee Titans, or Geodiss Park,
where you can watch Nashville sc compete in Major League Soccer.
For a more participatory adventure, join locals at the country
Line Dancing Festival held in venues around town, celebrating the
(02:14):
city's dance traditions with free lessons and energetic crowds. Art
officianos have plenty to see beyond Cheekwood. Stroll through art
installations at Centennial Park, or visit the first Art Museum,
housed in a stunning Art Deco building and featuring exhibitions
that appeal to contemporary and classic tastes. The street Murals
and wings art installations throughout the Gulch and twelve South
(02:37):
neighborhoods provide another visual adventure and coveted selfie spots. Delve
deeper and discover local food gems by sampling legendary Nashville
hot chicken at Princes or Hattie Bees. Foodies will love
the Assembly Food Haul downtown, which brings together dozens of
local chefs and musicians nightly. For a sweet treat, savor
a gooey homemade biscuit at the Loveless Cafe or find
(03:00):
a late night donut at Five Daughters Bakery. Consider wrapping
up the day with a walk or a pedal tavern
ride down Lower Broadway. There honky Tonk's Blast live music
from morning tonight no cover charge necessary. Venture to a
rooftop bar such as L twenty seven or Rare Bird
for panoramic downtown views and craft cocktails. Whether immersed in
(03:22):
live music, odd by outdoor art, behind the scenes at
a legendary venue, moving to the rhythm at a festival,
or taking a bite of Nashville's spicy culinary story, listeners
will find a city that's unmistakably alive, welcoming, and always
ready with one more surprise. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe
and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet
(03:43):
Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this, please go
to Quiet Please dot Ai. Thank you for listening. This
has been a Quiet Please Studios production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot Ai. Please hit that subscribe button
and never miss an episode. Ye
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