The first day of summer is just one month away. Sure, summertime in Tennessee means a heat index that can make you feel like you’re daytripping on the surface of Venus. And yeah, it’s mosquito season. But Tennessee summers also mean lazy days by the pool, glorious sunsets and a packed event calendar.
In this week’s issue, audience editor Annie Parnell takes a tour of the city’s skating scene, and reporter Hannah Herner dives into the complex history of public swimming pools while also listing some spots where you can take a dip. For fans of America’s pastime — particularly those lamenting the fact that Nashville has no major league team — associate editor Logan Butts has a lineup of ways to see some non-MLB baseball this summer. Meanwhile, arts editor Laura Hutson Hunter figured out a way to spend time in nature while maintaining indoor-kid status. (Spoiler: caves.) We’ve also got a long list of some of the season’s best events, from concerts to film screenings and beyond, curated by our editors.
So lather up with sunscreen, remember to stay hydrated, and dig into our annual Summer Guide.
From Old Timers Baseball to the Nashville Sounds, check out these local non-MLB options
Instructors look to address scarcity of lessons, pool space and lifeguards
Our guide to some of Middle Tennessee’s best caves
After regaining her wheels, audience editor Annie Parnell tours Nashville’s skating scene
Our editors pick the season’s best concerts, film screenings and more
