Your Guide to August in Nashville

It’s August in Music City, and the outdoors is steamy! Host Grace Fuisz, producer Marie Cecile Anderson, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury are here with your guide to the month ahead. The next few weeks feature a flock of great fairs and festivals — from Tomato Art Fest to the Tennessee State Fair — plus a ton of options for moviegoers and filmmakers alike. August also means back to school in Nashville, and we’ve got tips for parents as well as college students who might be getting here for the very first time. And since it’s National Dog Month, we’re running down some of the best patios in town for you and your furry friend. For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Nashville, check out Hey Nashville’s take on what to do this month. And if you’re looking for even MORE options, we’ve covered some great activities and opportunities across the city in recent episodes: We’ve got your guide to roller skating and blading in Nashville, a look inside Music City Uke Fest (happening this weekend!), and suggestions for some fantastic international restaurants worth checking out. City Cast Nashville’s guide to August is made possible by our awesome exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas. TODAY IS ELECTION DAY. Find your assigned polling place here. Here is a sample ballot. Here is a non-partisan voter guide. Check your voter registration here. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, you cannot vote today — but you can still register for the Nov. 5th federal election. City Cast Nashville brings you a new episode every weekday morning with the day's can't-miss conversation about life in Music City. We’re covering the news and culture of our endlessly growing city from every perspective we can find — including yours. It’s like a backyard barbecue and the whole town’s invited, so whether you’ve lived here for a blink or a lifetime, we hope you’ll pull up a lawn chair and sit a while. Learn more at nashville.citycast.fm. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.