Hey friends,

I'm kicking off today's newsletter with my favorite kind of announcement: free stuff. 🎉 We’re giving away a FOUR-PACK of tickets to the PBR: Team Series (August 14-16), so stampede on over and shoot your shot*. Then, stick around for Tomato Art Fest picks, weekend plans, big announcements, and lots of other stuff you won’t wanna miss. Make sure to say hey if you see me at the Tomato Art Fest Pre View Party tonight! I'll be the one wearing red. ;)

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The (FREE) Watermelon Festival is coming up on August 15, offering all kinds of fun for every age. So grab your friends or bring the fam and enjoy a sweet summer day filled with great food, local shopping, unforgettable entertainment, and even puppy adoptions. 🥹 I’ll see you there, right?*

• Walk Off the Earth is bringing its impressively creative live show to Brooklyn Bowl on August 10 with Luminati Suns and Myles Erlick. If you've only seen them online, now's your chance to experience the wonder in person. Enter to win tickets!*

• Judah & the Lion are celebrating the release of their new album, I Am A Prism, with a special hometown performance and signing at Grimey's on August 18. Check it out.

• CloZee is bringing two nights of her immersive electronic soundscapes to The Caverns on December 11 and 12. If you've never experienced a show underground, don’t miss your chance. Tickets go on sale TOMORROW!

• Plus other just announced shows from Phish, Stella Cole, Rebecca Black, and more!

IT’S TOMATO TIME!

Tomato Art Fest is almost here, and I can’t wait to see all the ways this tangy little fruit gets turned into art. But if you’re also looking to eat some tomatoes this weekend, I’ve put together a lil’ list of local spots where you can do just that.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• If you've been following the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, I’m happy to report a notable update: Metro Council voted to authorize eminent domain for the site. This move could stop the project and preserve the land for public use. Whether you've been following along closely or are just catching up, this is an important reminder that local voices can help shape what happens in Nashville. 🗣️

• If there's one thing this city can agree on, it's this: we don't mess with the queen of Nashville. After vandals targeted murals of Dolly Parton and Todd Snider, The 5 Spot chose compassion over outrage; a response that honestly feels true to Dolly's spirit. 🦋

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