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Style Blueprint
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
5 Nashville Concert Series to Have on Your Radar
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit The local music scene is constantly buzzing, and from late summer into fall, there's no shortage of outdoor concerts to add to your calendar. From rooftop vibes and mezcal cocktails to a timeless bluegrass tradition, these Nashville concert series highlight some of the best of Music City. Full Moon Pickin' Parties Dates: August 8, 2025 & September 5, 2025 More Info: There's still time to catch the last few installments of Warner Parks' Full Moon Pickin' Parties. A Nashville tradition for over 30 years, the event is known for its lively bluegrass music, local food truck lineup, and refreshing beverages. General admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $25, and the fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at Percy Warner Equestrian Barn. Cornelia Airpark Concerts Date: August 23, 2025 More Info: Set against the scenic backdrop of East Nashville's Cornelia Fort Airpark, this beloved concert series recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., you can enjoy craft brews, family-friendly fun, delicious food vendors, and, of course, live music. The final show features Jesse Lee Jones & Brazilbilly, Nathan Kalish & His Derechos, and Wily. Tickets start at $20. Pin Musicians Corner Dates: Select dates from August 29, 2025, through September 26, 2025 More Info: Now in its 16th year, the fall season of Musicians Corner kicks off on August 29. Over the years, more than 1,500 artists have taken the iconic stage in Centennial Park, including big names like Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, Kaitlin Butts, and Emmylou Harris. The 2025 fall lineup includes artists like The Carlisle Family Band, Nikki Morgan, Bre Kennedy, and more. Booze + Beats Dates: Select dates through November 4, 2025 More Info: The newest series to Nashville's music scene, Booze + Beats brings live music and mezcal-forward concerts to a lively open-air rooftop. Presented by Ilegal Mezcal and Fogg Street Live, the series runs through November 4. It features a stellar lineup of acts like GZA (from Wu-Tang), Sierra Hull, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. The best part? Concerts are free to attend. Pin Jazz on the Cumberland Dates: Select Sundays in August, September, and October More Info: Held once a month on select Sundays from May through October at Wasioto Park, this free, family-friendly event offers a laid-back vibe with stunning downtown skyline views. Bring your blanket or lawn chair, enjoy a rotating lineup of local, regional, and national jazz artists, and grab a bite from a variety of food trucks and vendors on site. Plus, there's a Kid's Fun Play Zone to keep the little ones entertained. The fun kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and parking is $10 in nearby lots (with the first 250 cars parking free). Here's to making the most of the season! ********** To see more great events happening around Nashville, visit our events calendar. About the Author Brianna Goebel Brianna is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor and Sponsored Content Manager. She is an avid fan of iced coffee and spends her free time reading romance novels.
Axios
01-08-2025
- Axios
Axios Nashville readers share their tips for enjoying Tennessee parks
Welcome to Day 5 of Tennessee Trailheads: This week, each edition of Axios Nashville explored a different aspect of the parks where we picnic and play. Visit Axios Nashville to read other installments in the series. A winding one-lane road in East Tennessee leads to one of the hidden gems of the state park system. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park, tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains about 30 minutes outside of Asheville, North Carolina, boasts "some of the most epic views" in the state, according to Axios Nashville reader Mary Elizabeth L. What she's saying:"They're even better if you find yourself on a summit as a light rainstorm comes to an end and fog settles around you." Why it matters: Readers like Mary Elizabeth steered us toward the best of our public parks this week. Their suggestions shed light on the kaleidoscope of experiences those parks offer. There are mountain parks like Rocky Fork, where you can climb cliffs or soar down twisting bike trails. And there are also urban parks that offer free concerts, cultural festivals or lunch-break oases. The big picture: As Mary Elizabeth says, "whatever you're looking for, Tennessee's parks can probably help you find it." We've collected some of our favorite responses to build an ultimate parks guide. 🚴 Shelby Park and Bottoms: Several readers singled out one of Nashville's most popular parks, calling it Nashville's answer to Central Park. (As Katie L. noted, the broader footprint of nearly 1,300 acres is actually much larger than Central Park.) "The best long bike ride is all the way through Shelby Bottoms Park in East Nashville and over the Cumberland Pedestrian Bridge onto the Stones River Greenway in Donelson," Meg M. says. Randy R. suggests the back deck at the nature center as "a great place for yoga and meditation." 🏛️ Centennial Park: When Nashvillians think about parks, this has to be one of the first that comes to mind. It's home to our replica of The Parthenon and is on the National Register for Historic Places. The free Musicians Corner concert series in the spring brings together music, food trucks and beer, plus "an annual chance to see the Nashville Symphony for free," Nancy F. says. Jennifer A. fits right in with the Axios Nashville team: "My favorite outdoor lunch spot in Centennial Park is sitting among the columns of The Parthenon enjoying a #12 Beach Club from Jimmy Johns." 🌳 Long Hunter State Park: The 2.1‑mile, paved Couchville Lake Loop is one of the most popular walking trails in the state. The Hermitage-area park has a choose-your-own-adventure vibe, says Danielle N. "From the same parking lot you can access a longer, primitive [trail], a story walk for kids, and a playground," she says. "Really all of the trails at Long Hunter are amazing, giving hikers a wide variety of terrain, flora and water views." 😱 Frozen Head State Park:"We went during a wet spell and it was like a Smurf village," Emily B. says of the park, which is near the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. "Mossy rocks, mist, storybook-like." 🗓️ Plan ahead: Mayor Freddie O'Connell encourages residents to check out the crowded calendar of city park events like night hikes, guided birding. "It's a great way to explore parts of the city. It doesn't draw me to one favorite park," he tells Axios. "This summer, we liked spending time at the creek at Beaman Park and having a spot in the shade," O'Connell adds. "From a playground standpoint, I love taking our family to Mill Ridge Park." 🧺 Stay overnight: Greer Tidwell, the state's deputy commissioner for the Bureau of Conservation, tells Axios he loves the historic cabins built in several state parks by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and '40s. A handful of cabins have been refurbished and are available to rent. "When people ask me what I suggest they do if they want to go to a park for the first time, that's one of the things I encourage them to do." "It's like walking into a piece of artwork."
