Founded in 2015 by Steve and Jordan Soderholm, Ranger Station was born when a self-taught perfumer combined two notes no trained nose would think to put together: Leather + Pine, our original best-selling  scent. A decade later, we’re still family-owned,  still proudly hand-making every product in Nashville, Tennessee — and still breaking the rules where we can. Where the traditional fragrance world runs on credentials and gatekeepers, Ranger Station runs on gut instinct, American memory, and the belief that a scent worth wearing shouldn’t just smell good - it should inspire you to Leave Your Trace.

Mayor Orders Review of Large-Scale Data Center Impacts in Nashville

Nashville’s data center debate is moving from one proposed project into a broader citywide policy conversation.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell has signed an executive order directing Metro departments to study the possible impacts of large-scale data centers and help identify policy options for how Nashville should handle them moving forward.

According to Axios, the order involves several Metro departments and agencies, including Codes, Health, Planning, Transportation, Water, and Nashville Electric Service. Together, they are expected to review how large data centers could affect infrastructure, utilities, neighborhoods, public health, transportation, water systems, and future land use.

The order comes as a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo has drawn major public attention. Zoo officials, residents, and advocates have raised concerns about noise, lighting, construction, water quality, conservation impacts, and whether this type of facility belongs so close to animal habitats and a major family attraction.

For residents, the issue is bigger than one site. Data centers are increasingly important to modern technology, but they can also require significant land, power, cooling, and infrastructure. That makes location and regulation especially important as Nashville continues to grow.

The mayor’s review could help shape future rules for where data centers are allowed, what safeguards are required, and how the city balances economic development with neighborhood, environmental, and community concerns.

For now, the executive order signals that Metro is taking a closer look before treating data centers as just another type of commercial development.

Five Things Happening Soon Around Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee has a busy stretch ahead, with wellness, music, sports, family movies, and soccer programming all on the calendar.

For a peaceful start to Sunday, International Day of Yoga will be celebrated at Centennial Park on June 21. Hosted by Small World Yoga, the free, family-friendly event includes an all-levels yoga flow, music, vendors, and a community atmosphere near one of Nashville’s most recognizable parks. It is a good option for readers looking for a slower, healthier way to begin the day.

Also on June 21, Make Music Murfreesboro brings a free, all-day music celebration to Rutherford County. The event welcomes musicians of all ages, genres, and skill levels, making it a strong community pick for families, students, local performers, and anyone who enjoys live music outside the usual venue setting.

For an indoor Saturday option, the Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival is set for June 20 at Bridgestone Arena. The 21-and-older event includes craft beer, games, entertainment, and proceeds benefiting the Preds Foundation. It is a good pick for hockey fans, craft beer lovers, and anyone looking for a downtown activity away from the heat.

Families can also keep Movies in the Park on the radar. The free Thursday night series at Elmington Park continues through June with food trucks, games, and family-friendly outdoor screenings. Since the series has already been featured, this week’s reminder can stay simple: bring a blanket or lawn chair, arrive early for activities, and check weather updates before heading out.

Nashville’s soccer energy is also continuing through Summer Kickoff at GEODIS Park, which runs through July 17. The series includes soccer watch parties, cultural events, and Wedgewood-Houston activity tied to Nashville’s growing soccer scene. It is another reminder that the city’s June event calendar is not slowing down after CMA Fest and Bonnaroo.

Together, these five events offer several ways to plan the week: stretch at the park, hear free local music, enjoy a craft beer festival, catch an outdoor movie, or follow soccer celebrations at GEODIS Park. Readers should check official event pages before heading out for registration, tickets, weather updates, and schedule changes.

Nashville’s Clay Artists Are Shaping a Growing Creative Scene

Nashville’s creative identity is often defined by music, but another handmade art scene is quietly gaining momentum: ceramics.

Across the city, local ceramicists, pottery studios, markets, and small-batch makers are giving residents new ways to connect with art that is personal, practical, and rooted in community. From hand-thrown mugs and sculptural pieces to small studio classes and maker markets, clay is becoming a visible part of Nashville’s broader creative economy.

The appeal is easy to understand. Ceramics offer something tactile in a digital world. A handmade cup, bowl, planter, or vase carries the marks of the person who shaped it, making each piece feel different from mass-produced goods. For shoppers, that creates a direct connection to local artists. For makers, it creates another path to build a creative business in a city where not every artist works on a stage.

The growth of ceramics also reflects Nashville’s expanding maker culture. Local markets, pop-ups, studios, and independent shops are helping artists reach customers who want to buy locally made goods, take classes, or support small creative businesses. It fits alongside the city’s growing interest in handmade jewelry, printmaking, woodworking, textiles, and other forms of local craft.

For residents, the trend is a reminder that Nashville’s arts scene is wider than concerts and galleries. It includes people working at wheels, kilns, worktables, and studio shelves — building community one handmade piece at a time.

Anyone looking to explore the scene can start by visiting local maker markets, checking studio class calendars, or following Nashville ceramic artists online. Whether you are buying a one-of-a-kind gift, signing up for a beginner pottery class, or simply looking for a new way to support local creativity, Nashville’s clay community is worth watching.

Franklin Marks Juneteenth With Community Celebration at Bicentennial Park

Franklin will mark Juneteenth with a community celebration at Bicentennial Park on Friday, June 19.

The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving Williamson County residents a local way to honor the holiday with neighbors, families, and community organizations.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and has become a time for reflection, education, music, food, local history, and celebration. In Franklin, the annual event offers a meaningful gathering outside Nashville’s core, helping bring the region’s Juneteenth observances closer to Williamson County families and residents.

For readers looking for a daytime community event, the Franklin celebration is a strong option. It also adds regional balance to the weekend calendar, showing that Juneteenth events are happening across Middle Tennessee, not only downtown Nashville.

Visitors should check the event organizer or Williamson County local event listings before heading out for parking, weather updates, vendor details, and any schedule changes.

Murfreesboro Community Mural Will Mark America 250

Murfreesboro is preparing to mark America’s 250th anniversary with a public art project built by the community itself.

A new USA 250 Mural Mosaic is scheduled to be unveiled on July 3 in downtown Murfreesboro. The mural will be made from 650 individual tiles, each painted by local residents as part of a community-wide art effort.

The finished mosaic will be installed on the historic Shacklett’s Photography building near the Rutherford County Courthouse, adding a new public-art landmark to the downtown square area.

The project is designed to celebrate civic pride, creativity, and local participation ahead of America’s semiquincentennial in 2026. Instead of one artist creating the entire piece alone, the mural reflects hundreds of individual contributions coming together into one shared image.

For Murfreesboro, the mural offers both a celebration and a legacy piece. It gives residents a visible reminder of how community art can connect people across ages, neighborhoods, and backgrounds while adding color and meaning to a historic downtown setting.

The July 3 unveiling also gives Rutherford County readers a timely reason to visit downtown, support nearby businesses, and see how local creativity is becoming part of the city’s public story.

New Downtown Bridge Keeps Nashville’s Greenway Moving During Concert Season

A new bridge near Ascend Amphitheater is helping close a long-running gap in Nashville’s downtown greenway system.

The bridge crosses over part of the Ascend Amphitheater grounds, allowing walkers, runners, and cyclists to stay connected along the greenway even when concerts and events are happening nearby. That matters because the area around the riverfront, amphitheater, and downtown parks is one of Nashville’s most visible outdoor corridors.

For years, event activity around Ascend could interrupt the greenway experience or make the route less predictable. The new bridge gives residents and visitors a more reliable way to move through the area, whether they are commuting by bike, taking a lunch-hour walk, running along the river, or exploring downtown without a car.

It is a small infrastructure improvement with a big practical benefit. Greenways work best when they are continuous, easy to follow, and open when people need them. Keeping this stretch connected during concert season makes the downtown network more useful for everyday residents, not just eventgoers.

The project also fits into a broader Nashville goal: making the city easier to navigate on foot or by bike. As downtown continues to grow, connections like this help link parks, neighborhoods, venues, riverfront spaces, and local businesses.

For readers looking for a simple outdoor idea, the bridge is also a reason to revisit the downtown greenway. Take a walk or ride near the riverfront, pass by Ascend Amphitheater, and see how one new connection can make the city feel a little easier to move through.

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Interesting Facts

Hattie B’s Prepares to Open New East Nashville Location

Hattie B’s is getting ready to add a new East Nashville outpost on Gallatin Avenue.

The hot chicken brand has become one of Nashville’s most recognizable food names, drawing both locals and visitors looking for the city’s signature spicy chicken tradition. A new East Nashville location adds another option for residents on the east side while continuing the brand’s expansion across the city.

For East Nashville readers, the opening is also part of a larger pattern of restaurant movement along Gallatin Avenue and nearby commercial corridors. The area continues to see a mix of longtime local businesses, new food concepts, redevelopment, and neighborhood growth.

Readers should check Hattie B’s official channels for the exact opening date, hours, and ordering details before heading out.

More Openings to Watch Across Middle Tennessee

Beyond Nashville’s newest Hattie B’s location, several other food and drink updates are worth watching across Middle Tennessee.

In Murfreesboro, Tim Hortons is set to open its first local location at 1911 Lascassas Pike. The coffee and breakfast chain adds another quick-service option for nearby residents, students, commuters, and families on the north side of town.

At Nashville Yards, Christie Cookie Co. remains a notable coming-soon item. The brand is expected to bring a physical bakery presence back to Nashville, adding a familiar local name to one of downtown’s most active development districts.

In the Chestnut Hill / Wedgewood-Houston area, Bar Ena is also on the coming-soon radar. The neighborhood continues to draw new restaurants, bars, galleries, and entertainment activity as nearby development and GEODIS Park keep bringing more attention to the area.

And in Rutherford County, The Gumbo Bros expansion remains one to watch. The Cajun restaurant has been planning a Murfreesboro location on Veterans Parkway, which would bring its New Orleans-inspired menu beyond its Nashville roots.

As with all new and coming-soon openings, readers should check each business directly for official opening dates, hours, menus, and service details before heading out.

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