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| What Nashville's Talking About |
| | ✨ Nashville’s Magical Card Game Scene | Trading card games are having a moment in Nashville. From Magic: The Gathering to Pokémon, people are getting together at bars, coffee shops, and game stores to play, collect, and make new friends. On today’s podcast, Matthew Myers, store manager at The Game Cave in Donelson, explains why these games are suddenly everywhere, and how they can help you find community. [🎧 City Cast Nashville] | | 🏗️ Zoo Data Center Property Sale Complete | DC BLOX has closed on the property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo where the developer plans to build a data center. DC BLOX still faces stumbling blocks to the data center’s construction, including two Metro Council bills, two appeals challenging the property’s zoning designation, and an attempt from Mayor O’Connell’s office to take the land for Metro. [Axios Nashville] | | | 🏥 Medical School Fails Accreditation Assessment | Belmont University’s fledgling medical school has been placed on probation after failing to advance to the next level of accreditation. The Liaison Committee for Medical Education will reevaluate the program in 2028. Until then, Belmont is making improvements to the program and continues to admit new students. Students who wish to disenroll have until Aug. 25 to notify the university and receive a refund on their tuition. [Nashville Banner] | | 🥬 Farmers Markets Booming Amid Outbreak | Though the Nashville area only has 10 confirmed cases of Cyclospora, more people are visiting local farmers markets to buy produce amid a nationwide outbreak. Smiley’s Farm owner Troy Smiley estimates business at the Nashville Farmers Market has increased by 20-25% over the past week. “They like to know where the food comes from,” Smiley says. [WKRN] | - Check out my farmers market guide below to support local farmers and avoid any explosive bathroom issues!
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| | | Visit the Magic City, where the community is alive with excitement and adventure. Entertainment enthusiast? Check out the many theatres for concerts + musicals. Lover of the outdoors? Enjoy near-year-round perfect golf + a multitude of hiking trails. Seeking a family-friendly getaway? Create priceless memories from interactive museums to the state’s largest zoo. From world-class dining to exhilarating sports, Birmingham, Alabama is ready for you! |
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| A Guide to Nashville’s Neighborhood Farmers Markets |
|  | The Richland Park Farmers Market is always booming. (Margaret Kingsbury / City Cast Nashville) |
| While the Nashville Farmers Market is open every day of the week, many neighborhoods have thriving weekly markets with live music, kid-friendly activities, food trucks, and lots of local vendors. Shopping at farmers markets is a great way to spend the day while supporting local businesses. Here’s a guide to our faves. | | | - When: Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m.
- Where: Sevier Park
- Details: There’s always something going on here, from puppy playdates to story times for kids and live music. I’m looking forward to going to the Honey Bee Festival on Aug. 18!
| | | - When: First Tuesday of the month from 4-7 p.m.
- Where: 1105 Hadley Ave
- Details: This is across the street from the Old Hickory library branch and community garden. There’s frequently live music, and sometimes goats to pet!
| | | - When: Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
- Where: 5th & Woodland Streets
- Details: This one is on asphalt, so I recommend leaving dog friends at home in the summer, so their paws don’t get burned in the heat.
| | | - When: Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m.
- Where: The Outfield on Chestnut Street
- Details: This market right by the big guitar in Wedgewood-Houston has lots of vendors and food trucks, and frequent live performances.
| | | | | - When: Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.
- Where: Red Caboose Park
- Details: If parking is full, park at the church lot across the street. Kids will love playing at the playground while you shop.
| | | - When: Fridays from 4-7 p.m.
- Where: Donelson Station
- Details: With lots of vendors, food trucks, music, and green space, this is a popular local market. Here are some other Donelson favorites to check out before the market starts.
| | | - When: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-Noon
- Where: Richland Park
- Details: This is a busy farmers market with ample parking, and often features live music or other events. A playground and library branch are right there, too, along with several cool thrift stores.
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Did you know Tennessee is home to several lighthouses?! Visiting them might make for a fun road trip! While I was out, my family took a road trip to Indiana to visit Holiday World and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. But the highlight of the trip for me was seeing “Star Trek: Voyager” Captain Janeway’s statue in Bloomington! | |  | Do I have Janeway’s expression down? (Courtesy of Ryan Moses) |
| Are you a fellow Trekkie? Hit reply and tell me who your favorite captain is. |
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