Hello Nashville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Data center pause, movies in the park, and Nashville cards & more + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Nashville rethinks growth rules: Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed Executive Order 59 on Tuesday, temporarily halting new large-scale data centers as Nashville drafts rules to address infrastructure, environmental, economic, and community impacts -- see the data center pause.
A beloved gathering place: West Nashville staple Melissa's Sir Pizza must move after its property sold, but the six-decade restaurant remains open while family searches for a new home, to relocate by year’s end -- see the pizza move plan.
Signal upgrades continue: After timing tweaks at Old Hickory and Andrew Jackson Parkway, Councilmember Jordan Huffman is pushing for more smart signals in Hermitage, saying unsynced lights remain and traffic can improve -- check the signal upgrades.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Tiny kid-lit treasure: Fairytales Bookstore is East Nashville’s 168-square-foot wonderland for little readers, packing smartly curated picture books, early chapter picks, and giftable toys, crafts, and games into every nook. Pop in for friendly recs, leave with a delighted kid and maybe a sticker or two stuck to you.
Spruce up your week: From last-minute color boosts for your kitchen table to a just-because bouquet that buys you serious goodwill, Rose Hill Flowers has Nashville covered with same-day artistry, fun hands-on design classes, and gift-y extras. Locally rooted since 1987 and voted Nashville's Best Florist since 2023.
Tiny magic, big smiles: Wonderland is the Germantown toy boutique that makes errands feel like a treat, with dreamy displays, Maileg mice, playful books, and giftable finds you’ll actually be proud to give. Swing by this week to grab something delightful for birthday season or a spontaneous “we survived Tuesday” trophy.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏎 Nashville Summer Speed Series @ Ensworth High School | Wednesday (6/17) at 5:30 PM – If your kid treats the house like a starting block, Nashville's Summer Speed Series scratches the itch for ages 8 to 18. Twenty bucks gets three events on a rolling schedule, girls first then boys, from sprints to 1500, plus relays for bragging rights.
🎲 A Gleeful Meeple Game Night @ Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen | Wednesday (6/17) at 6:00 PM – Game night hits Homegrown Taproom with Gleeful Meeple, the Nashville crew that makes meeting people less awkward and more rolling dice. They supply plenty of board, card, and party games, you can bring yours, kids welcome, no experience required. Craft beer, scratch food, new friends.
🎬 Movies in the Park @ Elmington Park | Thursday (6/18) at 5:00 PM – Elmington Park becomes the neighborhood living room on Thursday nights in June, with free, family-friendly movies, games, giveaways, and open captions. Bring a blanket, the kids, and the dog, then let the food trucks handle dinner while you enjoy stars, neighbors, and no sticky floors.
🥕 Farmer’s Market @ Hermitage Presbyterian Church | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Remember when tomatoes had flavor, and bread smelled like Sunday morning? The farmers market delivers fresh produce, small-batch baked goods, and neighborly gossip, all from local growers. Consider it the weekly reminder that supermarket tomatoes are just red water.
🃏 Nashville Cards & More @ DoubleTree by Hilton | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think you still know your way around a binder full of rookies and holo Charizards? This downtown show packs sports cards, Pokémon, comics, Funko, and more, plus VIP early access, hourly giveaways, and a trade night with free appetizers, because we collect snacks too.
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07 — The Nashville report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 78%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis impeccably crafted Oak Hill home pairs showstopping scale with polished luxury, from the 26-foot great room ceiling to the chef’s kitchen with wall-to-wall cabinetry, oversized island, and hidden pantry. Formal dining shines with a wet bar and wine cage. Outside, an infinity pool, 12-person spa, fire pit, and screened porch create a resort-like retreat.
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