Local's Guide To Middle Tennessee

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It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce September's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time 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 September's gifts to you!

Butcher & Bee

Davidson County

Butcher & Bee opened in 2011 with the simple mission of serving honest-to-goodness sandwiches made with flavor combinations and food

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Lately, it feels like more and more visitors to Middle Tennessee are falling in love with this gorgeous region and deciding to join one of our communities. If you’re headed our way, especially if you are already planning to move here soon, we recommend downloading the following top travel apps! For traveling like a local, nothing beats these Tennessee-centered treasures.

If you already live here but are going to be traveling out of the area, skip to Part Two. We have also rounded up the best all-around travel apps that will help you blend in with the locals wherever you roam. Part Three includes helpful apps for traveling in general.

Part One: Apps for Visiting Middle Tennessee

My TN

Android | iOS

If you’re interested in exploring

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With each year that passes, visitors and locals alike have more reasons to adore our region! This season, we recommend ascending above the city streets to tour the best rooftop experiences in Middle Tennessee. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual honky-tonk, modern glamor scene, or Nashville’s best steakhouse, the destinations atop our beautiful skyline should likewise be atop your list of things to do.

Please note that each of our highlighted rooftop experiences is either an established favorite or a newcomer that is taking the city’s nightlife scene by storm, so we advise arriving ahead of time, or making reservations where allowed.

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SoBro | Nashville

25 floors above Nashville’s South Broadway, though open only since the fall

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It's that time of the month again! We are excited to announce August's LoLo gifts! There are so many unique, wonderful, local businesses in Middle Tennessee and it's time 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!

Porter Road Butcher

Davidson County

Porter Road Butcher offers pasture-raised meat from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Buzzwords like "cage-free" and "organic"

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In the past 50 years, the popularity of Japanese cuisine has exploded across the United States. Today, there are nearly 4,000 sushi restaurants in the country, making it one of our most beloved international cuisines. 

As the oppressive, humid summer heat settles over Middle Tennessee, many of us want to avoid standing over a hot stove, so we turn to takeout, fast food, and restaurant dining. If you’re seeking a healthy—but still delectable—alternative to many of these options, look no further! Whether you enjoy your sushi with sake, wine, or a virgin cocktail, you’ll fall in love with the outstanding offerings from the following list of the best sushi places in Middle Tennessee. 

Virago
Nashville, TN

Virago opened in 2000, making it one of

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In 2020, health and immunity were in the international spotlight like never before. Unfortunately, especially at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, serenity and tranquility weren’t easy for many of us to achieve, and our physical fitness took a proverbial back seat.

Now, with yoga studios across Middle Tennessee open for classes, you can pursue improved personal wellness—both inside and out—in a community of like-minded students. Today, we’re bringing you our list of the best local yoga studios in Middle Tennessee. While things may be a bit different than they were pre-pandemic, classes are in full swing; the only thing missing is you!

Sanctuary for Yoga
Nashville, TN
sanctuaryforyoga.com

Sanctuary Yoga was founded by Daphne and Tom

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Winter’s icy embrace has enveloped Tennessee, kissing the mountaintops with frost and snow. If you’re itching to head out and witness this breathtaking beauty yourself, pack your microspikes, bundle up in warm layers, and get hiking! Today, we’re sharing our Top Tennessee Winter Hikes. While you’re adventuring, please stick to trails that are clearly marked by our state’s official parks and wildlife management department. Because trails, even gentle ones, are more dangerous when icy, we recommend hiking in teams. Carry plenty of water, some energy-rich food, and be sure someone responsible knows your location, destination, and approximate return time. 

Hidden Passage Trail — Pickett County

Hidden Passage Trail is covered in ice and snow

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Nashville Hot Chicken has taken the culinary scene by storm in the last decade. Once a flavor that could only be enjoyed hyper-locally, the painfully pleasurable treat can now be found all across the US. However, for the best hot chicken in the world, most would agree that Nashville and its neighboring towns are where it’s at! 

The origin story of Nashville Hot Chicken should help prepare you for the wallop of flavor and heat you’re in for. The tale goes that in the 1930s, Thornton Prince, known for loving many women, arrived home late one Saturday night after yet another dalliance. In revenge, his main lady love took a fiery approach when preparing his favorite meal the following day. That Sunday, his chicken was seasoned with a massive amount of

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For most pet owners, nothing is more essential than the health and wellbeing of our beloved furry friends, which is why we turn to locally-owned pet supply shops. While big-box stores often stock their shelves with foods packed with fillers and preservatives, many pet owners have realized that these offerings do not support lifelong wellness. As a result, pets live shorter lives, rack up expensive vet bills, and don’t enjoy the years they have to the fullest.

At each of the outstanding shops listed below, you’ll find curated selections of brands that put your pet’s nutritional needs first, ensuring that your pet will have the best opportunity to live a long, healthy life. As a bonus, you’ll be supporting people who live in your community rather

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As you plan some adventures to close out 2020, you probably need to keep an eye on your budget as we near the holiday season. Fortunately, Middle Tennessee is filled with frugal ways to entertain children, and a great many of them are fun for the whole family!

Today, we’ve lined up Parks’ top picks for Affordable Family Trips. Did we include your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

Adventure Science Center
Nashville, TN
adventuresci.org

Rain or shine, Nashville’s Adventure Science Center is an outstanding educational destination for families with young children. Let your mind run wild at this ASTC Member museum designed to give kids and adults a place to interact with science in a personal, multi-sensory way. Explore a working

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