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July is here! Let the month of Independence Day and the first full month of summer begin! The Music City July 4th Celebration is back, as are other local favorites such as Uncle Dave Macon Days and the Music City Hot Chicken Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration
Downtown Nashville | Nashville

Known as one of the best free 4th of July firework shows in the country, Nashville is back again in celebrating Independence Day! There will be stages with live music, food trucks, and other vendors throughout Downtown Nashville for the entire day leading up to the firework show at night. This is a perfect way to

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Music City is packed with history, rumors, and legends, and you can hear them all on the Most Unique Tours in Middle Tennessee. Whether you want to stand in peace and soak in historic landscapes, zoom around town on a Segway, or laugh until your face hurts at every inappropriate true tale in country music history, our list of our favorite tours is sure to have the perfect destination for your summer getaway.

NashTrash Tours

900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville
A tour with two sisters in a pink bus who mix Music City lore with rowdy comedy.

Since 1997, the internationally famous The Jugg Sisters Original Tour has delighted Nashville visitors. More a stand-up show on wheels than a mere sight-seeing expedition, the OT has thousands of avid fans and

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June is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are June’s gifts to you!

Sew What Gifts and Stitches

Williamson County

 

Sew What specializes in personalized gifts for baby, wedding, showers, hostess, birthday, graduation, back to school, teachers, off to

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June is here! Let the month of Father’s Day and the start of summer begin! The CMA Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as Music City Gives Back and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

June 1: Nashville Health & Wellness Festival
Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center | Nashville

Developed by the Nashville Health & Wellness Magazine, the festival will open with a demo by Erin Oprea, fitness trainer for Carrie Underwood, plus other industry speakers, interactive workshops and more than 200 exhibitors! The event will cover all areas of alternative, holistic, functional and traditional treatments and therapies, plus spas,

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Nashville is beloved for its world-famous musicians, chefs, and exciting nightlife. If you head up above the city, you’ll escape the heat and the crowds while still enjoying majestic views, outstanding brews, and a range of delightful cuisines.

Our guide to the Best Rooftop Experiences will give you the inside scoop on both up-and-coming rooftop destinations and beloved Nashville favorites. Some of the hottest destinations fill up fast, so make reservations when you can, or arrive early if a venue doesn’t offer this service.

L27 Rooftop Lounge at The Westin

807 Clark Place | Nashville

The tallest rooftop lounge in Nashville is located on the 27th floor of the Westin hotel. This luxurious lounge has a beautiful pool (open to guests of the

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May is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are May’s gifts to you!

Triple Crown Bakery

Williamson County

 

As soon as you enter the door at Triple Crown Bakery you are surrounded by the smells, sounds, and taste of a warm kitchen. They take custom

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May is here! Let the month of Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day begin! The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as the Iroquois Steeplechase and the Boro BBQ Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

May 1: May Day Celebration
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | Nashville

Treat you and your family to Cheekwood’s festive May Day Celebration! This year’s celebration will highlight the opening of Cheekwood’s new storybook houses and feature a maypole, storybook themed crafts, storytime, and live bunnies. There is no registration required for the event, you can just drop in!

May – All Fridays & Saturdays: Musicians

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It’s Farmers Market season again! Overflowing with the best produce in Middle Tennessee, these local gems are always popular, so arrive as early as you can to secure parking and the first crack at produce selection.

Though many vendors do accept cards, it’s a good idea to bring cash. Expect the markets to be crowded, and plan to spend more time than you would at a typical grocery store. Take time to stroll and browse, taste everything that looks good, and remember your reusable bags! Enjoy another beautiful spring and summer season in Middle Tennessee.

Gulch Night Market

11th Ave & Laurel St | Nashville
May – December, Every 3rd Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.

The Gulch Night Market hosts an enticing mix of vendors, including local food trucks and

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April is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are April’s gifts to you!

Gina’s Stonefired Italian & Pizzeria

Williamson County

 

From the moment you walk into Gina’s, you will notice what sets us apart from other Italian eateries. Their family

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April is here! Let the month of April Fool’s Day, Easter, and the wettest time of the year, begin! The Nashville Predator’s Wine Festival & Tasting is back, as are other local favorites such as Franklin’s Main Street Festival and the Downtown Gallatin Square Fest & Classic Car Show. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

April 5: Nashville Predators’ Wine Festival & Tasting
Bridgestone Arena | Nashville

Join the Nashville Predators Foundation over the ice for its 14th annual wine tasting event! With the purchase of a ticket, guests will receive a $30 gift card to Deacon’s New South and access to more than 225 higher-end wines, beer, spirit tastings, food samplings from 25

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