Best current happy hour in Nashville, July 2026? For obscure cocktails, Black Rabbit (Printers Alley) and The GreenHouse Bar (Green Hills, all-day). For dive-bar shot-and-a-beer, Vinyl Tap (East Nash) and Gramp’s Garage Bar (Inglewood). For chef-driven food deals under $10, Butchertown Hall (Germantown, $14 brisket nachos) and Cafe Roze (Riverside Village, $2 oysters + sub-$10 […]
by Loni Walters
Plan the ultimate Nashville bachelorette party. Local picks for rentals with pools, karaoke, hot tubs, and speakeasies — plus a 3-day itinerary and insider tips from Music City Magnolia.
by Loni Walters
Five Nashville picks for the week of August 27 – September 4, 2026 — Birdie’s Wine Bar patio in East Nashville, new local musician Kenny Sharp (next show at NMAAM Sept 15), Tennessee’s largest corn maze opens at Nash Family Creamery, Dolly Parton’s 1989 banana pudding recipe, and everything else on this week.
by Loni Walters
Six Nashville picks for the weekend of August 21–24, 2026 — Music City Brewers Fest, Long Hollow Gardens picking parties, Nashville Palace country dance nights, Songwriters at Cheekwood, and Goats & Guitars at Noble Springs Dairy.
by Loni Walters
The best haunted tours, ghost stories, hidden speakeasies, and dark local history around Nashville — Mabel Cheek at Cheekwood, the Bell Witch, Printers Alley’s Skull, Al Capone’s tunnel under Black Rabbit, and the 2,243 graves under Percy Priest Lake. Verified locations, ticket info, and where to stay for spooky season.
by Loni Walters
Our weekly Nashville hit list: a fragrant East Nashville perfumery, Terry Black’s BBQ, the Tomato Art Fest, Urban Cowboy line dancing, and a hidden vinyl bar — plus where to stay.
by Loni Walters
After 10+ years hosting Nashville guests, I finally put my complete restaurant guide in one place — 100+ spots I actually send my own friends and family to. Now live at musiccitymagnolia.com.
by Loni Walters
The Nashville dog owner’s playbook — 14 off-leash parks, dog-friendly bars and restaurant patios, waterfall hikes within 2 hours, paddleboarding Percy Priest, Baxter & Bailey, Sniff Spot rentals, and three pet-friendly Music City Magnolia rentals.
by Loni Walters
The most complete Nashville shopping guide for 2026 — 80+ boutiques, bookstores, boot shops, markets, and thrift/vintage across 12South, East Nashville, Downtown, The Gulch, Germantown, and beyond. Written by locals who actually shop here.
by Loni Walters
Not really a country music fan? Head to RockNite at JBJ’s on Friday, June 5 — free, all-day, Cage The Elephant headlining. The CMA Fest 2026 non-country move.
by Loni Walters
