Anyone who’s spent at least one year in Nashville knows that Tennessee summers are punctuated with a hellish sort of geographically specific humidity. But they’re also characterized by magical sunsets, gorgeous seasonal flora and a whole lot of great stuff to do outside.
In this year’s Summer Guide, we round up 11 of the city’s best patios, take an unofficial tour of Nashville’s roadside animal landmarks, check out the car-free event series Open Streets Nashville and run through some of the season’s best outdoor events — from movie screenings to concerts, markets and festivals.
Give it a read, and go outside!
From concerts to outdoor screenings and more
A tiny bit of information about the roadside icons marking Nashville’s biggest corridors
On its 10th anniversary, the car-free event becomes a series
From Il Forno to Reunion Bar, here’s where you can enjoy fresh air, a drink, a bite and summer vibes
