Your August in Nashville
🎤 Local Happenings
August Events AROUND THE CITY
Nashville isn’t slowing down in the heat. Here’s what to check out this month:
Back for its 21st year, the Tomato Art Fest is East Nashville’s quirkiest weekend celebration. This free, two-day event brings the community together with live music, parades, costume contests, a pet fashion show, and all things tomato. Expect great food, local vendors, and plenty of weird, wonderful fun. Wear red, bring a fan, and prepare to embrace the chaos—in the best way.
Nashville’s favorite free music festival returns to Public Square Park starting August 29 with four nights of high-energy performances from both big-name acts and rising local stars. Bring your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, grab dinner from one of the many food trucks, and settle in for an open-air experience that feels like a love letter to Nashville’s music scene. This one is perfect for families, date nights, or spontaneous post-work hangs.
One Friday a month, the Nashville Farmers’ Market transforms into a magical after-hours market filled with local makers, small-batch bites, craft cocktails, and DJ sets under the stars. The August edition falls on the 16th and is the perfect way to cap off a summer evening. Shop handmade goods, try something new from a local chef, and vibe with the community—all while enjoying a Nashville sunset from one of the most underrated spots in the city.
New to Nash
Hot Spots to Check Out
The food scene’s heating up—again. Here are the spots we’re loving:
🥩 Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel – An elegant spot inside the iconic Hermitage Hotel, Drusie & Darr offers refined dishes from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges. It's upscale, moody, and perfect for a luxe date night or special occasion.
🌯 Redheaded Stranger (Now Serving Breakfast) – This East Nashville favorite just rolled out a breakfast burrito menu—and it’s a must-try. With bold Tex-Mex flavors, cozy vibes, and a killer patio, it’s a top pick for casual mornings that still hit.
🍦 Soft Service Station – 12 South’s coolest ice cream stop blends retro service station style with soft-serve magic. Rotating flavors (including vegan options) + an Insta-worthy setting = the perfect summer treat.
🍷 Culture + Co. – Located in L&L Market, this wine and cheese bar features a rotating conveyor belt of charcuterie bites and pours. It’s stylish, interactive, and a fun pick for girls' night or date night.
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Airbnb-ing in Nashville
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Lifestyle & Home
Easy August Upgrades
August is for slow mornings and iced coffee on the porch. Try these seasonal shifts:
Add citronella candles or mosquito-repelling plants to your patio game.
Refresh your entryway with a bold new doormat or summer wreath.
Declutter now before the back-to-school & fall chaos hits.
PS: It’s also a great month to deep-clean your AC filters!
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