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7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Never mind the "official" beginning of summer later this month. Summer's here, enjoy it. Here's our list of cool things to do this summer in Nashville: a little more unusual than most other lists, including music, art, history, sports and food.

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    Fort Negley

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: 1100 Fort Negley Blvd

    The largest inland fort built during the Civil War, the ruins of Fort Negley are now a cool place to wander and wonder.

    More information here.

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    Goo Goo Shop

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: 116 3rd Ave S

    Get Goo Goos, Goo Goo merch, retro candies and more here. But the really cool thing is watching Premium Goo Goos being made by hand right in front of you. And then eating some.

    More information here.

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    Full Moon Pickin' Party

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location:  2500 Old Hickory Blvd

    Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees in Warner Park, while three headlining acts perform on the main stage on the Friday nearest the full moon. This summer's parties are June 17, July 22 and Aug. 19.

    More information here.

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    Hatch Show Print

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: 224 5th Ave S

    Unique is cool, and Hatch Show Print is definitely unique. A working letterpress print shop since 1879, Hatch has been, and is, a force in Nashville's art and cultural identity. Take the tour.

    More information here.

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    The Hermitage

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: 4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage

    If you haven't been here since you took a school trip, it's well worth a look. President Jackson might not be long for the $20 bill, but he'll always have the Hermitage.

    More information here.

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    LeQuire Gallery

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: 4304 Charlotte Ave

    Alan LeQuire's a living Nashville treasure. See his works—besides the well-known Athena, pictured—at his 5k SF gallery, along with those of other talented artists.

    More information here.

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    Nashville Maroons Vintage Base Ball

    7 Cool Things To Do In Nashville This Summer

    Location: Various, but often at Bicentennial Capitol State Park

    We like the Sounds as much as anyone, but sometimes there's nothing like a base ball game (correct spelling) like they played in the 1890s. That's what the Nashville Maroons offer.

    More information here.