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Fifth + Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Nashville is known for being Music City, and summertime here starts with the volume knob clocked to 10.
The first week in June, you’re grabbing peaches from the Peach Truck for a snack on the way to CMA Fest. Maybe the next weekend, you catch Dolly Parton’s Threads at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, or check out her exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Then there are art crawls, festivals, farmers’ markets, dozens of summer concerts, the pickleball craze, or swimming pools. Maybe you just want to decide your plans in the moment? Regardless, Nashville has enough things to do to keep you busy all summer long. Here are many of our favorite ways to spend the long, hot summer days and nights.
The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd.
Nashville’s go-to for luxury shopping, The Mall at Green Hills is home to an elite collection of international fashion houses, fine jewelers, and designer boutiques rarely found outside major style capitals. With several brands making their only Tennessee appearance here, it’s the destination for investment pieces, couture-level accessories, and an unmistakably refined shopping experience. (simon.com/mall/the-mall-at-green-hills)
CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin
Just south of the city, CoolSprings Galleria offers a sophisticated mix of contemporary fashion, beauty, and lifestyle retailers in an expansive indoor setting. Its scale and selection make it a polished option for shoppers who appreciate variety, convenience, and a classic mall experience. (coolspringsgalleria.com)
Fifth + Broadway, 5036 Broadway
Downtown shopping gets a polished, modern edge at Fifth + Broadway. This dynamic destination pairs trend-forward retailers with buzzy dining and entertainment, all steps from Lower Broadway. Between stylish boutiques, immersive experiences, and chef-driven food hall favorites, it’s a luxe-leaning stop that feels distinctly Nashville. (fifthandb.com)
Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Dr.
Known for scale and selection, Opry Mills brings together clothing outlets, entertainment, and dining under one roof. Shoppers can score deals on big name brands while mixing in attractions and restaurants, making it a high-energy destination that’s part shopping trip, part day out. (simon.com/mall/opry-mills)
Tanger Outlets, 4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy.
Nashville’s newest outlet destination brings open-air shopping and dozens of brand-name retailers. With dining spots, green space, and an easy layout, it’s a great excuse for a summer shopping spree. (tanger.com/nashville)
The Avenue, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro
This expansive open-air lifestyle center offers a relaxed approach to shopping, mixing national favorites with boutiques and sit-down restaurants. With wide walkways and a true neighborhood feel, it’s well suited for a leisurely day of browsing and dining (theavenuemurfreesboro.com)