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NOT BORINGNASHVILLE

Community · Adventure · Connection

The anti-doomscroll community that actually gets out and meets up in real life. You won't be alone — we'll be there with you.

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Real people. Real hangs.
A big, diverse group of Not Boring Nashville members sitting together on blankets in a sunny park, smiling and throwing peace signs under a bright blue sky.Touch Grass Sunday
The 411

What is Not
Boring Nashville?

Not a passive Facebook group. A real-life crew for everyone 21+ — all ages, all backgrounds. Two ways to hang, zero pressure, and someone who's genuinely glad you showed up.

Real Meetups, Not Doomscrolling

We trade the endless feed for actual plans — parks, breweries, game nights, and whatever's next on the calendar.

For Absolutely Everyone

All backgrounds, all vibes, 21 and up. Come solo, come shy, come loud. There's a seat on the blanket for you.

We Show Up With You

Walking into a room full of strangers is scary. So we're already inside, waving you over. You won't be alone.

Two Ways to Hang

Join our own group meetups, or roll with us to the best stuff already happening around Nashville.

How it works

Two Streams,
One Community

Everything we post falls into one of two lanes — so you always know whether we're hosting, or just meeting you there.

Our own events

Group-Hosted
Meetups

The heart of NBN. We plan it, we host it, and we're standing right there when you walk up. Zero awkward, all welcome.

  • A host greets you by name
  • Members get earlier access
  • Check in, earn your way to VIP
Curated by us

Happening in
Nashville

The city's already buzzing. We hand-pick the good stuff and roll up together — so you never have to show up solo.

  • Shows, launches, pop-ups + more
  • Vetted + endorsed by NBN
  • Meet up with the crew, go together
Mark your calendar

Upcoming Events

Every event gets a Tier Stamp (who's running it) and a signature Stimulation Tag — how loud and high-energy it is vs. chill — so you can pick the vibe that fits your day.

Legend —◆ Group Event★ Endorsed● Community|⚡ High🎚️ Medium🍃 Low Energy
Dodgeball Night◆ Group Event⚡ High EnergyFri · July 10 · 6:00 PM

Dodgeball Night

South Inglewood Community Center · FreeOur summer kickoff. Bring your competitive streak (or just your sneakers) — we'll pick teams so nobody stands alone.Event details Silent Stroll◆ Group Event🍃 Low EnergyFri · July 10 · 7:00 PM

Silent Stroll

South Inglewood Community Center · FreeA mindful, low-stim walk before dodgeball. Come solo, leave with community.Event details Jazz on the Cumberland◆ Group Event🎚️ Medium EnergySun · July 12 · 5:30 PM

Jazz on the Cumberland

Riverfront Park (Shelter 1) · FreeJoin the Not Boring Nashville section at Jazz on the Cumberland! Bring a blanket or lawn chair.Event details Rosemary & Beauty Queen R&B Day● Community🎚️ Medium EnergySun · July 19 · 2:00 PM

Rosemary & Beauty Queen R&B Day

Rosemary & Beauty QueenGood food, smooth R&B, and members mingling. Somewhere between a party and a porch hang.Event details
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Show up. Get rewarded.

Earn Your Way
to VIP.

Check in at events and rack up your count. The more you show up, the more you unlock — starting with the one everyone wants.

1Become a member & get your check-in code
3Hit 3 events and unlock the NBN car decal
★Keep going for VIP-only meetups & early access
Start earning
PEEL & STICK
VIP
Not Boring Nashville
3 events = it's yours
The private club

Become a
Member.

It's a private club you opt into — earlier access, exclusive meetups, and your path to VIP. Genuinely welcoming, always. Come as you are.

✓ Early event access✓ Members-only meetups✓ Event check-ins✓ VIP rewards + the decal✓ 21+ · everyone welcome
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Portrait of Mariah Ragland, founder of Not Boring Nashville, seated in a warmly lit Nashville cafe.Founder · Nashville
Meet the human

Hey, I'm
Mariah.

Not Boring Nashville started because I got tired of watching people say "we should hang out" and never actually do it. So I made the plan, showed up, and told everyone else to come too. Turns out ~1,400 of you felt the same way.

What grew out of a few TikToks is now a real community — one that runs even when I'm out of town, because it was never about me. It's about the person walking in alone who leaves with new friends. That's the whole thing.

— Mariah Ragland

The partners
Portrait of Will Bridges, Not Boring Nashville's strategic technology partner.
Strategic Partner · Technology

Will Bridges

An engineering leader with 25+ years building software that scales — from startups to global teams. Nashville-based and hands-on, Will builds and runs the NBN platform so the community always has a home that just works.

Portrait of Joe Major, Not Boring Nashville's strategic entertainment partner.
Strategic Partner · Entertainment

Joe Major

A Chicago-born, Nashville-based host, promoter, and radio personality with 15+ years in entertainment — he's produced and hosted events with artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and 2 Chainz. Joe brings big-league event energy to the NBN calendar.

Will and Joe are strategic partners through Favrs.