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⭐ 1-star reviews of iconic Nashville sites
August 9, 2024 · – Margaret Kingsbury
Hooray for Friday! Hey, do you know of any great local birthday freebies? I’d love to know! I’m rounding them up for an article.
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⭐ 1-Star Reviews of Iconic Nashville Sites
Which iconic Nashville institutions received hilarious 1-star online reviews? Tune in to the City Cast Nashville podcast to play our new game along with Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🎵 Taylor Swift Concerts Canceled Amid Terrorist Threat
Nashville music sensation Taylor Swift had to cancel three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna after government officials confirmed terrorists had planned to attack one of the performances. Police have arrested two suspects and are tracking down three more. [The Tennessean]
🚲 Vandy Olympian Wins Gold
Vanderbilt track and field alum Lily Williams won an Olympic gold medal in the women's team pursuit cycling event. She’s just the second former Vanderbilt athlete in history to win a gold medal. [The Tennessean]
🌳 Park’s Potential Name Change Recalls Indigenous Roots
The Indigenous People’s Coalition, members of the Global Education Center, and the Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce put forth a proposal to the Metro Parks Board this week to rename East Bank’s Cumberland Park “Wasioto Park,” after the Shawnee name for the river. The proposal includes adding Indigenous American art to the park. [WPLN]
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It’s Tomato Art Fest weekend, so head for East Nashville and soak up the creative community vibes. Be first in line for breakfast at Sky Blue Cafe on Fatherland when it opens at 8 a.m. — we recommend the Hot Chicken Biscuit — and you’ll be in the perfect place to cheer on the Tomato 5K runners as they go by. Walk off the meal with a stroll through Historic Edgefield on your way to East End, where the always-quirky Tomato Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. at 12th and Russell, and ends at the giant tomato mural in Five Points.
What To Do
Friday, Aug. 9
- 🍅 Tomato Art Fest | 5-10 p.m. | Free | Five Points
- 🚮 Water Walk | 9-11 a.m. | Volunteer | Mill Ridge Park
- 🤠 Chris Stapleton | 7 p.m. | $182+ | Bridgestone Arena
- 🕵️ Way Late Play Date: CSI | 7-10 p.m. | $40 | Adventure Science Center
- 🎙️ Bop to the Top Presents: Best of Both Worlds | 8 p.m. | $22+ | Brooklyn Bowl
- 🎶 My So-Called Band: All 90’s Hits | 9 p.m. | $27.71 | The Basement East
- 🍷 Happy Hour Wine & Cheese Class | 5 p.m. | $35 | Carne Mare
Saturday, Aug. 10
- 🍅 Tomato Art Fest | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Free | Five Points
- 🏈 Tailgate with the Titans | 4:30-6 p.m. | $90+ | Nissan Stadium - Touchdown Lounge
- 🎭 East Nashville Facebook Page: The Musical | 7-9 p.m. | $30.45+ | Riverside Revival
- ⏺️ Record Store Crawl Featuring KNOX | 12 p.m. | $82.45 | TBD
- 🎡 Williamson County Fair | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | $10+ | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park
- 🥕 Richland Park Farmers Market | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | 4711 Charlotte Avenue
- 🪦 Clean-Up The Nashville City Cemetery | 8:30-10 a.m. | Volunteer | The Nashville City Cemetery
- 💃 Big Band Dance - J. Bradley Big Band | 7-10 p.m. | Free | Centennial Park Event Shelter
- ⭐ Summer Star Party | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Free | Warner Park Nature Center
- 🦓 Blood Assurance Blood Drive | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Volunteer | Nashville Zoo
Sunday, Aug. 11
- 👙 Summer Sundays x Full Circle Presents Poolside Party | 1-6 p.m. | $54.63 | W Nashville's WET Deck
- 🍽️ Bad Idea Late Night Takeovers Part 2! | 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Free Entry | Bad Idea
- 🧑🌾 Community Garden Help | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Volunteer | Nashville Launch Pad
- 🍺 2024 WeHo Beer Olympics | 12-4 p.m. | $200 | Jackalope Brewing Company
- 📚 Banned Book Bash with Rep. Justin Jones | 2:30-4 p.m. | Free | Southeast Library Branch
Have a great weekend!
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