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Daily Email - Tuesday - 8/19/2025

August 19, 2025

August is loaded: big tours rolling through, outdoor movie nights, and even a few concerts where dogs get VIP treatment. Whether you’re chasing rooftops, riffs, or rescue pups, we pulled the best of Nashville into one place.

Bring your pup for Thursday Night Out at Cheekwood — dog-friendly concerts with live music, happy humans, and curious noses everywhere. Bonus: you’ll also get to explore the dreamy Enchanted Castles installation. Fetch tickets to 8/28!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • 311 is bringing the Unity Tour back with a massive coast-to-coast run, and we’ve got your in for 8/26. One winner will get a pair of tickets, a production tour, meet & greet with the band, exclusive merch, and more. Enter now!*

  • LDW’s going full country at Highland Farms Country Fest with Sam Hunt, Tyler Hubbard, Brantley Gilbert, Mitchell Tenpenny, + more. Free parking, family-friendly vibes, and two nights of boot-stompin’ chaos. Win passes!*

  • Your early 2000s emo heart is calling. The Starting Line is playing Brooklyn Bowl on 8/30 with guests Knuckle Puck and Keep. Relive it all in air-conditioned comfort. Win tickets to the show.*

  • Nashville Cocktail Festival is shaking things up on 9/13. Think unlimited samples, food trucks, and a vibe you’ll be talking about long after the ice melts. Tickets are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone.*

  • Nora En Pure is bringing her deep house magic to Nashville. Catch the South African-Swiss producer at Skydeck on 10/10 with euphoric beats, pure vibes, and one of the best rooftops in town.

HIDDEM GEM MUSIC VENUES

Photo: Arcane Workshop Facebook

Nashville’s real magic hides in the smaller rooms … the places where you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with the stage and the next big thing. We rounded up the city’s hidden gem venues you need to know about.

  • Cozy rooms with killer sound

  • DIY stages with real community vibes

  • Spots where cheap beer tastes like champagne

  • Venues you’ll brag about discovering first

IN SEPTEMBER

🍲 Food Fables

9/6 at Southall Farm & Inn

Storytelling meets farm-to-table magic. Chef Richard spins each harvest into a fresh, seasonal menu paired with wine, cocktails, or zero-proof sips. Every dinner tells a new tale — no repeats, just flavor.

🥃 Middle Tennessee Highland Games

9/6-9/7 at Sanders Ferry Park

Bagpipes, caber tosses, and a Scotch tasting or two — the Highland Games & Celtic Festival is back for its 10th anniversary. Celebrate Scottish traditions, athletics, and music all weekend long. Win weekend passes for two!*

🧇 Ranch Hands Cowboylesque x XO Bunnie's Brunch Show

9/13 at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville

Brunch just got rowdy. Expect live performances, cocktails, and brunch vibes built for bachelorettes, birthdays, and bold Saturdays downtown. Win tickets!

😹 Jo Koy

9/13 at Ryman Auditorium

Jo Koy is bringing his razor-sharp storytelling and laugh-til-you-cry energy to the Mother Church. Catch this comedy night that’s guaranteed to sell out fast. Enter to win!*

🎷 Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience

9/26 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Morgan Freeman is narrating a Blues symphony. Yep, that’s real. Symphonic Blues hits the Schermerhorn with Freeman onstage, Delta Blues artists from Ground Zero, and a full orchestra swelling behind it all. Win a pair of tickets!*

Love Island Reunion Watch Party

The villa drama isn’t over yet. DraftKings Sports & Social is throwing a Love Island Season 6 Reunion Watch Party with big screens, specialty cocktails, and even a Link x Lou jewelry pop-up. Bring your mates, pick your fave, and relive the chaos.

LOCALS ONLY

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