School is back in session, but the outdoors are still open. There are still weeks left for enjoying lake time on a fantastic boat. If anything, it’s the perfect time to enjoy boating with your membership to the Nautical Boat Club. Read on for five reasons to enjoy boating after the school year has begun.
1) Back to School Means Less Crowded Weekdays
With the beginning of school, lakes are less crowded during the weekdays. This means more space, more peace and quiet, and great availability for boat reservations.
2) Plenty of Daylight
Just because school has started doesn’t mean afternoons aren’t still available! With Nautical Boat Club membership, the day’s hours don’t end until sunset. These long late-summer days offer plenty of daylight after school hours.
3) Mellower Temperatures
The crazy heat of July and August is waning and giving way to slightly more temperate months of September and October. Enjoying a day or afternoon on the lake can be peaceful and relaxing, even as the temperatures cool in later autumn.
4) Take a Break
It’s easy to fall into the school routine: homework, activities, screen time. Take a break together with your favorite people and lake activities. Decompress, reconnect and continue enjoying the boat club benefits.
5) Holidays and Special Occasions
Who says holidays and special occasions have to be land-based? Take it to the boat! Celebrate your favorite holidays and special occasions with some lake time.
Boat Club Benefits
As a member of the Nautical Boat Club, you have year-round access, even off-season, to late model, pristine condition boats. There’s no need to dry dock it or pay storage fees. And in Middle Tennessee, beautiful, lake-worthy days can pop up all year long. You don’t have to worry about trying to get the boat back in the water for one or two days. Dockside valet service gets everything ready, even on those rare, one-off days.
Don’t let the seasons dictate or limit your usage of the boats. Go for a leisurely ride or fish on a quiet fall day. Reserve a stand up paddleboard (SUP) with your boat reservation for some great exercise on your boating afternoon.
Join the club and embrace your membership past the traditional summer season. Complete the form and get ready for membership to the Nautical Boat Club and watch the stress and worry about boat access slip away.
Streaming entertainment can be overwhelming with so many streaming services adding new shows and movies every week. Here is a list of new releases this July 2021 playing on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max.
Here is a list of all the new titles coming to Netflix for the month of July 2021. Highlights this month include Atypical: Season 4, Never Have I Ever: Season 2, Chernobyl 1986, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, The Walking Dead: Season 10, and many more. READ MORE
July brings new Amazon Originals including Mary J. Blige’s My Life (2021), The Tomorrow War (2021), a thrilling sci-fi action adventure starring Chris Pratt, Luxe Listings Sydney, season two of El Cid, Making the Cut, and The Pursuit of Love. Here’s what’s coming to Amazon Prime Video in July 2021. READ MORE
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Here are 11 in-person fireworks displays taking place across Middle Tennessee.
Brentwood
WHEN: July 4th, 7 pm, fireworks after the show
WHERE: Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Parkway, Brentwood
WHAT: The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 pm to 10 pm on Sunday, July 4, 2021. New this year, Tim Akers and the Smoking Section will wow the crowd with their big band, disco, and jazz music. Admission is free thanks to our sponsors. Fireworks at 9 pm. Various food trucks will be onsite, so feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack before and/or during the show. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit.
La Vergne
WHEN: July 4, fireworks at dark
WHERE: Veteran’s Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne
WHAT: Admission is free. Families are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs, as well as their own picnic dinners.
Visitors may also dine from a selection of food vendors that will be onsite. The spectacular fireworks show will begin at dusk
Franklin on the 4th
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WHEN: July 4th
WHERE: Downtown Franklin with Fireworks at Harlinsdale Farm
WHAT: The annual celebration will occur around the downtown square in Franklin. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. and live music starts at 12:00 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. Afterwards, fireworks will be displayed at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.
Nashville
WHEN: July 4th
WHERE: Downtown Nashville, fireworks at 9 pm
WHAT: Celebrate Independence Day 2021 with headliner Brad Paisley during the FREE Let Freedom Sing Music City July 4th event in Downtown Nashville. This 4th of July will feature the largest fireworks show in Nashville history with the pyrotechnics synchronized to a live performance by the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony.
Mt Juliet
WHEN: July 4th, fireworks at 9 pm
WHERE: Circle P Ranch, 563 Main Street Mount Juliet
WHAT: Needham’s Nursery and Circle P Ranch are teaming up for the largest fireworks show on the 4th of July.
Springfield
WHEN: July 4th, 9 pm
WHERE: Robertson County Fairgrounds, 4635 US-41, Springfield
WHAT: The City of Springfield’s Freedom Fest presented by Grace Baptist Church will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. Admission and entertainment are free and open to the public. This event features delicious food, activities for kids of all ages, and live music.
Nolensville
WHEN: July 3, fireworks at dusk
WHERE: Nolensville Park, 2310 Nolensville Park Rd, Nolensville
WHAT: The Star-Spangled Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Nolensville Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This celebration will incorporate food vendors, inflatables, activities for the family, live entertainment, and fireworks.
Fairview
WHEN: Saturday, July 3rd, fireworks begin at 9pm
WHERE: Fairview City Hall, 7100 City Center Cir, Fairview
WHAT: Fairview is hosting its 10th Annual July 3rd Celebration. The event starts at 3pm and Rubiks Groove is set to take stage at 6pm with the best pop, rock, and hip hop from the 80’s & 90’s! There will be multiple food trucks on site and some fun activities for the kids too. So, bring your family and join us in celebrating our great nation on Saturday, July 3rd at 3pm.
Cookeville
WHEN: July 4, 9 pm
WHERE: Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground St, Cookeville
WHAT: The finale in the Red White & Boom concert comes at 7:30 when Cookeville’s own Jake Hoot takes the stage. The American Country singer and Season 17 Champion of The Voice has released a 5 song EP with 3 songs reaching the top 5 on the iTunes chart. Hoot has gone on to release several charitable tracks, “Tennessee Strong”, “Dangerous Thing,” & The Best Job I Ever Had” to name a few. Drawing inspiration from his childhood in the Dominican Republic, Hoot also released a cover of “La Bamba” from his debut EP which landed in the Top 10 on the iTunes Latin charts.
Admission and parking is FREE! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music beginning at 4pm. Gates at the fairgrounds open at 3:30pm. Food trucks will serve up a variety of All-American foods from hometown vendors. “Be sure to come hungry,” Shelton said. Also, in a great community service collaboration, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Putnam County Health Department, and Blood Assurance will have health and wellness information available as well as, offering Covid vaccinations and the ability to donate blood.
The music will be broadcast live on Lite Rock 95.9 Sunday afternoon for residents who may wish to remain out of the crowds.
One of the state’s biggest and best fireworks shows will launch at 9 pm for the Red, White and Boom climax. Choreographed to a special soundtrack by Pyro Shows of La Follette, the show will keep the family dazzled with plenty of surprises.
Smyrna
WHEN: Friday, July 2 fireworks begin around 8:45pm
WHERE: Lee Victory Recreation Park, 110 Sam Ridley Parkway East, sMYRNA
WHAT: Festivities begin at 5pm, featuring food vendors, games, children’s activities, and live music by the Missy Garnett Band. Inflatable playgrounds, as well as both playgrounds within Lee Victory Recreation Park, will be open for guests to enjoy. Smyrna Honor Guard’s presentation of the colors begins at 8:45pm; Missy Garnett will perform the National Anthem, followed by Pyro Show, Incorporated’s fireworks display.
Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food vendors will be onsite, but visitors may bring a picnic. For the safety of all guests, please note that grills and personal fireworks are not permitted.
Smyrna is adhering to the National Fire Protection Agency’s secured area requirements for a fireworks display. The following road closures will be in place at 8:30pm:
· Sam Ridley Parkway will be closed from US41/70S (Lowry Street) to Fitzhugh Drive
· Nolan Drive will be closed from the roundabout to Sam Ridley Parkway.
· Parking along the roads, shoulders, and marked safety areas is prohibited.
Parking will be available at Smyrna Event Center and Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC). SOAC staff will have activities for guests and the restrooms will be open.
Up-to-date information will be available throughout the event on the Town’s social media platforms. Follow the Town of Smyrna on Facebook @townofsmyrnatn or Twitter @TownofSmyrnaTN.
Murfreesboro
WHEN: Sunday, July 4
WHERE: Fountains at Gateway, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
WHAT: The City of Murfreesboro is hosting “Celebration Under the Stars” on July 4th.
The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for picnicking on the grass at the Fountains beginning at 4:00 p.m. Live music featuring The Cleverlys will begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Fountains stage. The Cleverlys are a one-of-a kind comedy/music blend coming from the remote part of the Ozark Mountains, near Cane Spur, Arkansas.
The fireworks display by Pyro Shows will light up the sky at 9 p.m. For safety purposes, pets, alcoholic beverages, cooking grills and personal fireworks or sparklers are not permitted on the celebration site.
With the continued growth and popularity of the family-owned brand’s famous Edge to Edge® topped thin crust pizzas, Donatos is pleased to announce a new partnership with REEF Kitchens to expand its presence in Nashville beginning on June 23.
In just five years since coming to Music City, Donatos has become a favorite of locals, visitors and students from both Vanderbilt and Belmont at its location in Midtown. An additional restaurant opened in nearby Murfreesboro four years ago, but requests for more locations and expanded delivery options around Nashville have continued to pour in.
Now, through the delivery-only partnership with REEF, customers in more areas of Music City and the surrounding communities will be able to order Donatos on demand. REEF has a national network of Neighborhood Kitchens that enables food entrepreneurs, local restaurants, and national brands to open and quickly expand their delivery business. The newest Donatos location in Nashville will service the East Nashville neighborhoods via delivery from all major delivery platforms including UberEats, DoorDash, Postmates, and Grubhub.
“We are excited about this new partnership and the ability to help more Nashville residents enjoy our pizza,” said Donatos CEO Tom Krouse. “REEF is a scalable way to grow our business through delivery.”
“In a time where delivery, convenience, and quality are king, we’re honored to tap our Neighborhood Kitchens to help Donatos reach new customers in Nashville,” said Carl Segal, REEF’s Chief Enterprise Success Officer.
This is the first of what both Donatos and REEF hope will be a multi-city growth venture throughout the country between the brands. Combining increased interest with new franchise partners, its partnership with Red Robin, and potential with REEF, the Donatos brand, which can now be found in 300 locations, is positioned for explosive growth in 2021 and beyond.
In a few years, Nashville will have its first theme park since the Opryland USA theme park closed in 1997.
Storyville Gardens, an imagination-driven, interactive theme park will open in the greater Nashville area. The projected open date is Spring 2025.
Storyville Gardens is a theme park that uses storytelling to engage and connect visitors with a sense of adventure, fantasy and fun. The park will have four specific areas – Africa, Asia, Europe and America, giving visitors a storybook tour of the world. You can watch a tour of the park in the video above.
As described on its site, Storyville Gardens is more than a theme park, it is “designed to ignite the desire to read beyond what is required in a classroom from toddlers to teens and adults alike.”
The site of the park is expected to be 100 + acres, according to Nashville Business Journal with roller coasters and other rides. The park will also include retail, dining and entertainment, plus three hotels with themes ranging from the majestic and enchanting to discovery and adventure.
A specific location has not been announced yet. Nashville Business Journal reports the development team leading the project – Guerrier Development- will select a site somewhere in Greater Nashville by the end of the year.
