It’s Friday, Nashville! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Dolly Parton’s symphony celebration, a memorial bench dedication, and Nashville Foodie Fest + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebration of music and style: Dolly Parton’s multi-week Threads My Songs In Symphony with Nashville Symphony will begin June 16 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, featuring dress swatches, awards exhibit, and VIP experiences through July 31 -- get all the details.
Parking access may return: NDOT says Downtown Nashville Library garage could partially reopen by year’s end, restoring up to three levels. Free three-hour parking may return, though a volunteer worries space could be tight -- see the parking plan.
Honoring a hidden history: A Memorial Bench Dedication at Nashville City Cemetery will honor more than 4,000 enslaved Nashvillians buried there, with volunteers placing hand-decorated stones bearing names recovered from interment records -- learn about the memorial.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Local photo op unlocked: Remember that wall you’ve walked past a hundred times? The Nashville Looks Good On You Mural is the quick, low-effort way to flex neighborhood pride and upgrade the camera roll. Bring a friend, grab the shot, then keep the day moving like nothing happened... except, nicer feed.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Musicians Corner Spring Series @ Centennial Park | Friday (6/12) at 5:00 PM – Spring at Centennial Park means Musicians Corner, and this round brings S.G. Goodman crooning under the Parthenon’s long shadow. Pack a blanket, let the kids chase bubbles, then settle in for songs with grit, heart, and just enough twang to keep the cicadas honest.
🏃 Friday Night Lights Race @ Music City BMX | Friday (6/12) at 6:00 PM – Nothing says summer in this town like Friday Night Lights at the track, a $10 ribbon race where pride, paint, and patience all get tested. Practice and registration run 6 to 7. Green flag at 7, then bragging rights all week.
🎂 Juniper & Co. Bday Market X Bits & Pieces + Friends @ Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Juniper & Co. turns two, so the parking lot becomes a birthday market with local vintage, handmade goods, baked treats, coffee, and neighborly gossip. Browse a little, sip a little, and pretend you only stopped for the cats, since Nashville Cat Rescue is bringing adoptables.
🍔 Nashville Foodie Fest @ Plaza Mariachi Music City | Saturday (6/13) at 11:00 AM – Think your palate has seen it all? Plaza Mariachi turns into a roaming buffet of food trucks, live music, and family-friendly chaos, with bar specials for you and free books, character photos, and a kids dance party for them. It is loud, colorful, and delicious.
🎳 Bowl for a Cause @ Tusculum Strike & Spare | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Bowling that helps people, what a concept. Lady T Hope Brigade is throwing a charity roll with team colors, shirts provided, and pizza while it lasts, $30 a head, with proceeds feeding families in cancer treatment and filling care packages. Even gutter balls count.
🍖 6th Annual Father's Day Family Cookout @ Cane Ridge Park | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Skip the ties and brunch rerun, South Nashville Alphas are throwing the 6th Annual Father’s Day cookout at Cane Ridge Park. Expect grill smoke, DJs, family games, a jumpy house, and a spades tournament that will humble egos; tickets are per family, up to five.
💃 Mid Summer Day of English Country Dance @ Second Presbyterian Church Activity Center | Saturday (6/13) at 1:30 PM – Prepare for peak Jane Austen, Nashville edition, with English country dance called by Anna Claire Camp, and tunes from The Mountain Laurels with guest clarinetist, Susan Kevra. Not a church thing, just borrowing the hall, and navigation to 3507 Belmont puts you by the door. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Nashville report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis rare 2.66-acre Cumberland River property pairs front-row Nashville skyline views with the closest private dock to downtown. A renovated log structure supports live-work flexibility, while the covered rear deck stretches over the water for memorable gatherings. Mixed-use zoning, full fencing, secure parking, and included adjacent acreage round out this standout waterfront asset.
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