Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

June might be the most perfect month in Nashville—it’s right before the weather gets too hot and there’s so much to do! That’s why we’re giving you a list of things you should try. There’s a lot on that list I want to try. I really want to try Soar Nashville. It scares me to death, but I think it would be so much fun. Do you wanna go with me? If you’ve never seen a grown man cry and cuss suspended from ropes, you haven’t lived. Of course, for those of us a bit more cultured, it’s a beautiful time to go to Cheekwood, and the Swan Ball is this month. We all know June is festival month and the visitors for CMA Fest will crowd downtown. If you’re…

JUNE 8-11 CMA FEST The world’s longest-running country music festival is back, celebrating 50 years as the ultimate country music fan experience. From the biggest names in the industry to up-and-coming stars, there’s no shortage of talent to experience across multiple stages throughout CMA Fest with this year’s Nissan Stadium Main Stage performers including Carly Pearce, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw, and many more. (Nissan Stadium; times vary; cmafest.com) 16-17 CABARET ON STAGE: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth will grace TPAC’s stage for an unforgettable evening of cabaret. The iconic Broadway, film, and television star will be joined by musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell (a conductor, composer, and music director for…

The Italians are coming! Actually, they are here and open for business. The names Ferrari and Lamborghini are renowned for speed, design, and very expensive price tags. Just a few months ago Prancing Horse of Nashville opened the city’s first Ferrari dealership. The name invokes the emblem of the brand synonymous with racing. The new dealership, owned by Dream Motor Group, is a few blocks from its sister store Mercedes-Benz of Music City. In March, the president of Ferrari North America, Matteo Torre, came to town for the grand opening of the 44,000-square-foot facility on 14 acres. (If you’ve been to the BNA airport recently, you’ve no doubt seen the massive, sleek showroom from the road.) The store has a second floor made of glass so visitors can look up…

Start your engines because Nashville Superspeedway’s third annual NASCAR Cup Series weekend makes its highly anticipated return this summer. From June 23 through 25, experience adrenaline-inducing speeds, pulse-pounding competition, and unforgettable memories as NASCAR zooms into Music City. Nashville Superspeedway’s 2023 race schedule kicks off on Friday, June 23 with the Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday, be sure to catch the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at 2:30 p.m. And round out the action-packed weekend on Sunday at 6 p.m. with the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, which marks a Middle Tennessee milestone as Nashville Superspeedway’s first prime-time NASCAR Cup Series race. The race is set to take the green flag at 6 p.m. to start off NBC’s…

On Wednesday, May 3, guests sampled delicious burger creations from several local restaurants at our annual Battle of the Burger Competition. A panel of judges including Maddie French from BNA Best Bites, Taylor Johnson from Nashty Burger Club, Stephanie Barnett from the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, and Josh Miller from The Moody Foody, plus the hungry burger-goers voted for their favorite burger from participating restaurants like Cledis Burgers & Beer Garden, Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Nashville, Ellington’s, Gathre, Decibels at Soundwaves Gaylord Opryland, Hoss’ Loaded Burgers, Stompin’ Grounds, Slide Hustle, The Mockingbird, Dreamburger, and Little Fib! While trying out each creation and sipping cocktails courtesy of YoCo Vodka, guests listened to tunes from DJ HouseQuake, learned about summer happenings at Soundwaves at Gaylord Opryland Resort, and had some photo…

It’s a chilly spring day just south of Nashville, and Grammy winner Jason Isbell sits in his yard, marveling at the beauty of his adopted home as he soaks up the sun. There’s no place he’d rather be than Tennessee, Isbell says, breathing easy between tour dates and chatting about his band’s eighth studio album,Weathervanes, out June 9. But just then a gunshot rings out, and then a few more, breaking the silence in counterpoint to his inner peace. And while it’s no big deal—Isbell is a born-and-bred rural Southerner, after all—these days they bring a twinge of apprehension he can’t ignore. “I know it’s because I live out in the country and somebody’s target shooting,” he says. “But it’s still that sound, you know? You come out in the…

JELLY ROLL WHITSITT CHAPEL Antioch native Jelly Roll follows his mainstream breakout with an album steeped in his street-life past and filled with inspiration for the “rougher crowd” he claims. A genre-hopping ex-con hero for those who feel forgotten, it leans into his melodic, hard-rock side, finding hope in hard knocks. (Available June 2.) DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS STRANGERS NO MORE Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors have long sought community in Nashville roots music but find it with uncommon ease on Strangers No More. Full of airy Americana, pop, and even feel-good funk, it’s music to enjoy while coming together—no need to overthink the playlist. (Available June 9.) TOMMY PRINE THIS FAR SOUTH With his debut album, This Far South, Nashville native Tommy Prine says it…

1 Harpeth River State Park Nothing screams summer like a long day spent out on the water. With 40 miles of river, and nine access sites, Harpeth River State Park provides just that. Roughly a 30-minute drive will get you to the river, which everyone from beginners to advanced kayakers and canoers can enjoy. If you have your own canoe or kayak feel free to bring it, but rentals are also available from local outfitters in and around Kingston Springs. Park sites include several natural, archeological, and historical areas, making this a great destination for fishing and hiking as well. While you’re there, be sure to check out the Narrows of the Harpeth, located off Cedar Hill Road, for an invigorating five-mile float. Here, you can check out one of…

The Nashville Symphony Fashion Show, presented by Gus Mayer featured the Fall 2023 collection from Brandon Maxwell. Maxwell’s designs were on full display, showcasing his ready-to-wear pieces with a focus on craftsmanship and tailoring. Following the runway show, members of the Nashville Symphony took the stage to perform Broadway favorites before guests and emcee, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, took the stage to perform a few songs, including a number from Wicked. This year’s chairs included Mary Morgan Ketchel and Lisa Manning, plus executive chair, Sandra Lipman. Proceeds from the Symphony Fashion Show support the Nashville Symphony’s education and community engagement programs – which annually reach thousands of Middle Tennessee children and adults through free concerts, classroom activities, and hands-on instruction – as well as helping…

PARTY PICS On Saturday, April 29, guests got ready for the races at our Bourbon & Bow Ties event with Hermitage Golf Course. It was an afternoon of cocktails and couture to celebrate the spring horse racing season. Woodford Reserve served up Mint Juleps, the quintessential Kentucky Derby cocktail, along with the Woodford Spire, a refreshing mix of bourbon, lemonade, and cranberry, and Hermitage Golf Course offered snacks. Bespoke menswear brand, Hive & Colony, was on site sharing tips and tricks and custom suit measurements, plus ready-to-wear items for purchase. Dillard’s also joined in on the fun with a pop-up shop full of hats and accessories. One lucky giveaway winner went home with Woodford Reserve copper barware, a limited edition, collectable Kentucky Derby Woodford Reserve bottle, a gift certificate towards…