Nashville Scene

06/19/2026

Memphis hitmaker Tay Keith — who produced No. 1 hit “Sicko Mode” with Travis Scott while a student at MTSU — was found dead in his Nashville home on Thursday afternoon.

Memphis hitmaker Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, better known as Tay Keith died Friday night. Metro Nashville Police confirmed his death to various outlets after performing a welfare check on his apartment. No cause of death has been announced.

06/19/2026

The first photos of this year's Burger Week specials are rolling in and they're looking even more delicious than usual! For one week only, July 6-12, over 60 local restaurants will offer up $8 burger specials that will give you something to drool over. 🤤 For more info and to view participating restaurants, visit sceneburgerweek.com.

Our biggest Nashville Food Weeks EVER will kick off July 6 from 5:30-7:30 with a launch party at Skinny Dennis with Sully's Smoke Shack's Surf and Turf Po-Burger, live music, happy hour specials and your chance to earn 100 points in the NEW Nashville Food Weeks app (coming soon).

Burger Week is brought to you by Tennessee Beef Industry Council, Graza and Uber Eats.

Pictured: Black Tap Nashville, City Winery Nashville, Jasper's, Sidecar Bar, Karrington Rowe and Mesero

06/19/2026

Today marks Juneteenth, and Nashville's celebrations this year range from a talk about ice cream's Black history to a fireworks display. You can find all of our coverage of events related to the holiday at the link in the comments.

06/18/2026

The 38th annual Southern Festival of Books in downtown Nashville will welcome Ayad Akhta, Belle Burden, Ann Patchett and more.

The 38th annual event in downtown Nashville will welcome Ayad Akhta, Belle Burden, Ann Patchett and more

06/18/2026

Writes senior film critic Jason Shawhan, Adrian Chiarella’s q***r horror debut ‘Leviticus’ — opening Friday at the Belcourt — is disturbing in many senses of the word.

Adrian Chiarella’s q***r horror debut opens Friday at the Belcourt

06/18/2026

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are heading back to the Ryman, with a six-night run spotlighting musicians from Memphis in the opening slots.

Isbell’s annual residency with The 400 Unit, coming for six nights in October, will feature Ben Nichols, Amy LaVere, Southern Avenue and more Bluff City artists.

06/18/2026

☀️ Butterfly by José on top of the W Nashville pairs breathtaking city views with a vibrant lineup of refreshing summer cocktails. Enjoy these seasonal sips at a special discounted price from June 25 through July 5.

Be sure to check out our complete Sips of Summer map in the June 25 issue, and discover even more cocktail destinations across the city. Happy sipping! 🍹

06/18/2026

Hattie B's new East Nashville outpost will open next week on Gallatin Avenue.

Gallatin Avenue chicken spot will open next week

06/18/2026

Immunologist Dr. James Crowe of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics is seeking funding to plan ahead for pandemics.

The Vanderbilt immunologist is seeking funding for 100 antibody treatments

06/18/2026

This week’s cover story: Arts editor Laura Hutson Hunter investigates how ceramics artists are taking over Nashville’s art scene. https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/coverstory/nashville-ceramic-artists/article_c958d92c-40a9-44e1-93ab-ffbfe34c29a2.html