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August | Locals Supporting Locals

We are so excited to announce August’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are August’s gifts to you!

Cool Springs Brewery

Williamson County

The Cool Springs Brewery is Williamson County’s first and oldest microbrewery! Voted best sports bar and best fish n’ chips in the area, Cool Springs Brewery is…

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Best Breweries in Middle Tennessee

With the summer heat in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head out to spend a sultry evening at a local brewery. To help you choose from the many beloved spots throughout the region, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best breweries in Middle Tennessee! Whether you’re looking for a pale ale or the tastiest cider in town, we’ve got the taproom destinations you don’t want to miss this season.

Diskin Cider

1235 Martin St | Nashville | Wedgewood-Houston
Best Bet: Six One Five

Diskin Cider burst onto the Nashville brewery scene in 2018. Offering a range of crisp, lightly sweet, mostly dry ciders along with a chef-curated seasonal menu, they quickly earned rave reviews.

The Cidery’s cocktail and beer selections here are outstanding on their…

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August Events

August is here! Let the month of National Watermelon Day, National Smile Week and the dog days of summer begin! The Wilson County Fair is back, as are other local favorites such as Live On The Green and the Williamson County Fair. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

August 2-4th: Boro Balloon Fest
The Grove at Williamson Place | Murfreesboro

Take part in the first-ever Boro Balloon Fest! They will be hosting several hot air balloons for adventure flights, tethered rides, and balloon glows for three days. In addition, activities will also include food trucks, live music, craft vendors, hayrides, a slime creation station, and a hot air balloon photo booth. This picturesque…

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July | Locals Supporting Locals

It’s July and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are July’s gifts to you!

Stroud’s Barbeque

Williamson County

Owned and operated by a life long resident of Middle Tennessee, Stroud’s has locations in Franklin, Lebanon, and Cookeville. They have dine-in or…

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July Events

July is here! Let the month of Independence Day and the first full month of summer begin! The Music City July 4th Celebration is back, as are other local favorites such as Uncle Dave Macon Days and the Music City Hot Chicken Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Celebration
Downtown Nashville | Nashville

Known as one of the best free 4th of July firework shows in the country, Nashville is back again in celebrating Independence Day! There will be stages with live music, food trucks, and other vendors throughout Downtown Nashville for the entire day leading up to the firework show at night. This is a perfect way to…

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Most Unique Tours in Middle Tennessee

Music City is packed with history, rumors, and legends, and you can hear them all on the Most Unique Tours in Middle Tennessee. Whether you want to stand in peace and soak in historic landscapes, zoom around town on a Segway, or laugh until your face hurts at every inappropriate true tale in country music history, our list of our favorite tours is sure to have the perfect destination for your summer getaway.

NashTrash Tours

900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville
A tour with two sisters in a pink bus who mix Music City lore with rowdy comedy.

Since 1997, the internationally famous The Jugg Sisters Original Tour has delighted Nashville visitors. More a stand-up show on wheels than a mere sight-seeing expedition, the OT has thousands of avid fans and…

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June | Locals Supporting Locals

June is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are June’s gifts to you!

Sew What Gifts and Stitches

Williamson County

Sew What specializes in personalized gifts for baby, wedding, showers, hostess, birthday, graduation, back to school, teachers, off to…

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June Events

June is here! Let the month of Father’s Day and the start of summer begin! The CMA Festival is back, as are other local favorites such as Music City Gives Back and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. New events are also popping up so make sure to mark your calendars and prepare yourself for a whole lot of fun!

June 1: Nashville Health & Wellness Festival
Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center | Nashville

Developed by the Nashville Health & Wellness Magazine, the festival will open with a demo by Erin Oprea, fitness trainer for Carrie Underwood, plus other industry speakers, interactive workshops and more than 200 exhibitors! The event will cover all areas of alternative, holistic, functional and traditional treatments and therapies, plus spas,…

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Best Rooftop Experiences

Nashville is beloved for its world-famous musicians, chefs, and exciting nightlife. If you head up above the city, you’ll escape the heat and the crowds while still enjoying majestic views, outstanding brews, and a range of delightful cuisines.

Our guide to the Best Rooftop Experiences will give you the inside scoop on both up-and-coming rooftop destinations and beloved Nashville favorites. Some of the hottest destinations fill up fast, so make reservations when you can, or arrive early if a venue doesn’t offer this service.

L27 Rooftop Lounge at The Westin

807 Clark Place | Nashville

The tallest rooftop lounge in Nashville is located on the 27th floor of the Westin hotel. This luxurious lounge has a beautiful pool (open to guests of the…

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May | Locals Supporting Locals

May is here and we are so excited to announce this month’s LOLO gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Middle Tennessee and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your Parks realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by county and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are May’s gifts to you!

Triple Crown Bakery

Williamson County

As soon as you enter the door at Triple Crown Bakery you are surrounded by the smells, sounds, and taste of a warm kitchen. They take custom…

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