Nashville's Best Walking Trails, Ranked by Distance and Difficulty
From a flat riverside stroll to a lung-busting ridgeline push, here's where Music City's outdoor fitness crowd is actually heading this summer.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
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Too Hot, Too Bright, Too Loud: What's Really Wrecking Nashville's Sleep
As summer heat bakes Middle Tennessee and Broadway's neon stays on past 2 a.m., researchers say the city's environment is quietly dismantling the sleep health of its residents.
Wellness4 July 20264 min read
Hydration in the Local Climate: How Much and What to Drink
With Nashville summers regularly pushing heat index values past 105°F, what you put in your glass matters more than most residents realize.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Sweat for Free: Nashville's Best Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits
From Shelby Bottoms to the Richland Creek Greenway, the city's parks are stocked with serious fitness infrastructure — and it costs nothing to use them.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Heat, Light and Honky-Tonk Noise Are Wrecking Nashville's Sleep
As summer temperatures push past 95°F and Lower Broadway stays loud until 3 a.m., sleep researchers say your bedroom environment matters more than you think.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Where to Find the Best Parkrun Near You
Nashville's free weekly 5K events are drawing hundreds of runners to the city's greenways every Saturday morning — here's everything you need to know before you lace up.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Nashville's Best Farmers Markets Right Now — And Exactly What to Put in Your Basket
Peak summer produce has hit Middle Tennessee, and knowing where to shop and what to grab this week can make the difference between a mediocre meal and a great one.
Wellness4 July 20263 min read
Nashville's Sports Infrastructure Is Growing Fast — and the City Is Finally Building to Keep Up
From the new soccer stadium district to upgraded community courts, Nashville's venues are being tested by a packed summer fixture calendar.
Sport4 July 20263 min read
The AI Infrastructure Startup Putting Nashville on the Map This July
Axiom Compute is quietly building one of the Southeast's most ambitious edge-AI data center networks from a WeWork floor on Broadway — and the city's tech community is paying attention.
4 July 20263 min read
Heat, Rent, and No Relief: East Nashville Residents Say the Summer of 2026 Is Breaking Them
As temperatures hit triple digits and utility bills climb past $300 a month, working-class families across Nashville are telling the same story: the math no longer works.
News4 July 20263 min read
Nashville SC Are the Talk of MLS After a Blistering June Run That Has the Gulch Buzzing
Three wins from four games in June have pushed the Boys in Gold into serious Eastern Conference contention — and the city is paying attention.
Sport4 July 20263 min read
Heat, Housing, and Holiday Traffic: What Nashville's July 4th Weekend Means for Your Neighborhood
From storm-drain repairs on Gallatin Pike to record crowds expected at Riverfront Park, here's what residents need to know heading into the long weekend.
News4 July 20263 min read
Nashville's Mid-Year Business Surge: Who's Cashing In on the City's Newest Growth Window
A wave of openings from East Nashville to The Gulch is turning the summer of 2026 into one of the most active commercial quarters the city has seen in years.
Business4 July 20263 min read
Nashville at a Crossroads: The Decisions That Will Shape the City This Summer
From a pivotal transit vote to a downtown development fight, the next 60 days will determine Nashville's direction for the next decade.
News4 July 20263 min read
Nashville's Small Business Economy: What the Numbers Actually Mean Right Now
From East Nashville storefronts to Gulch startups, here's a plain-English breakdown of the investment flows and economic signals shaping the city's business landscape this summer.
Business4 July 20263 min read
Skip the Tourist Traps: Here's How Nashville Locals Actually Spend Their Weekends
From dive bars in East Nashville to farmers markets locals keep quiet, residents share where to go when you want the real city, not the Broadway version.
4 July 20263 min read
Nashville's Next Generation Is Reclaiming the City's Stories—On Their Own Terms
Young historians, filmmakers, and community archivists are challenging how the city remembers itself, with fresh voices emerging from Jefferson Street to East Nashville.
4 July 20263 min read
The Real Cost of Eating and Drinking Out in Nashville Right Now: What You Need to Know
Restaurants and bars across the city are adjusting prices and policies as summer heat drives up costs—here's what visitors and locals should budget before heading out.
4 July 20263 min read