If the Nashville heat has you daydreaming about mountain air, waterfalls, or literally anywhere with a breeze, we've got you covered. Check out our guide to the best summer escapes within road-trip distance of Music City.

If you're staying in town, our latest giveaway might be the next best thing: a summer evening at Cheekwood with The WannaBeatles bringing Beatles classics to the gardens on June 25th. Enter to win a pair of tickets and let it be.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Protomen have sold out three nights at Marathon Music Works, and might just be dropping a few more tickets at local beloved record stores. Stay tuned via their IG for those announcements! Rumor has it their show is gonna be lit!!! Win tickets here, and see for yourself what the hype is all about!

• AEG's Pride Picks are stacked this year! With can't-miss shows like Jungle, Brandi Carlile, and Kacey Musgraves, and community celebrations. Browse the list, find your people, and make some plans.*

• Phosphorescent headlines Blue June Music Fest in a stacked night at The Basement East on June 20th, joined by Mxmtoon, Ethan Regan, Kate Stephenson, and Emma Andersen. Enter to win tickets and catch one of the summer's strongest local lineups.*

• Four powerhouses take over for The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series on June 18th. Catch Mae Estes, Autumn McEntire, SJ McDonald, and Marti Dodson sharing the stories and songs behind some of country music's biggest names. Win seats for this foursome and bring a friend!*

• Plus other just announced shows from and more!

BEST PLACES TO ESCAPE NASHVILLE IN THE SUMMER

Summer was made for getting out of town. Whether your ideal escape involves waterfalls, cave tours, roller coasters, mountain views, or a weekend parked under the stars, we've rounded up some of the best road-trip-worthy destinations within striking distance of Nashville. Gas up, grab some snacks, and start plotting your next adventure!

THIS WEEKEND

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• If it feels like you're walking through soup, you're not imagining it. Nashville is under another stretch of hot and humid weather, with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s and even triple digits in some areas. Consider this your reminder to drink water and stop pretending that iced coffee counts.

• If your Nashville memories include brunches, date nights, or celebrations at Margot Cafe & Bar, you're not alone. The beloved East Nashville restaurant officially said goodbye this week after 25 years, drawing a huge crowd of longtime regulars for one final sendoff.

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