Indoor activities for Nashvillians looking to escape the rain

Adam Tamburin

Illustration of a pattern of umbrellas. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

You might have noticed a recurring theme at the top of Axios Nashville newsletters lately: rain.

Why it matters: Nashville has been inundated with summer showers and thunderstorms over the last couple of weeks. That's had benefits after an extended period of drought, but it is also raising some safety concerns.

Threat level: More rain is expected to pummel the region this weekend, with up to 4 inches of accumulation possible. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Middle Tennessee through Sunday.

Rivers and creeks in flood-prone areas are at an elevated risk.

Now what: If you're anxious to avoid the soggy conditions, there are still plenty of options for weekend entertainment.

🦖 Dinosaurs are taking over the Nashville Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The "Dinosaur Adventure" event includes life-size animatronic dinosaurs, bounce houses and simulated fossil digs.

Tickets start at $32.78.

🎨 Frist Arts Fest runs 1-5pm Sunday at the Frist Art Museum. The event will feature music, dance performances, games, arts and crafts, and of course the museum's current exhibits, which include a deep dive into surrealism.

Admission is free for kids and $20 for adults.

🎸 Retro rockers might enjoy an impromptu trip to the Ryman Auditorium on Saturday for the Air Supply concert.

Tickets start at $63.

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