Celebrating graduation at Vanderbilt, Belmont, or Lipscomb? Music City Magnolia has beautiful Nashville vacation rentals for families and grad groups, steps from all three campuses. Book direct and save.
by Loni Walters
Five picks for Labor Day weekend in Nashville: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon 360 at the Sudekum Planetarium, brand-new Croquet Cafe in Centennial Park (with Dolly’s memorial bench nearby), Musicians Corner Free Fest with Arlo Parks, The Alice candle-and-perfumery bar in Germantown, and the last weekend of the Opry 100 Outdoor Concert Series.
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
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
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
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
Nashville business travel guide — where to stay near Oracle’s future East Bank campus, Vanderbilt Medical Center, HCA HQ, Belmont University, Nissan HQ, and BNA. Full kitchens, dedicated workspaces, gigabit Wi-Fi, weekly/monthly direct-booking rates.
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
Rain in Nashville isn’t a cancellation. 14 indoor & covered things to do — museums, honky-tonks, whiskey tastings, hands-on craft experiences, shopping, indoor game bars — plus the best rainy-day stays in Music City.
by Loni Walters
A Nashville local’s guide to parking for Ascend Amphitheater, Nissan Stadium, CMA Fest, July 4th, Broadway, the Gulch, GEODIS Park, Vanderbilt and big downtown events — plus rideshare, Fetii, water taxi, SpotHero, free maps, and a locals-only dive bar parking tip.
by Loni Walters
