Hickory Shades Motel

05/06/2026

Planning to ride next weekend? Read this 👇

One week from today, Saturday, May 9, Brown County Bikes, a local shop in Nashville, Indiana, is hosting the Brown County Enduro race at Brown County State Park 🚵‍♂️🔥

If you’ve ever thought about trying an Enduro race, this is the perfect place to do it.

This event is built for all levels:
• First-time racers
• Newer riders looking to challenge themselves
• Experienced riders pushing the pace

Brown County’s trails bring the perfect mix of flow, tech, and fun, plus an awesome, welcoming atmosphere on race day 🤘

Race starts at 9AM. Please expect temporary trail delays on:
• Limekiln Loop
• Walnut
• W**d Patch
• Hobbs Hollow
• Hesitation Point
• West Gate/Gnawbone

👉 Plan ahead, ride smart, and enjoy the weekend

📍 Event details + registration links are in the comments
📝 Registration closes May 3 at midnight

Let’s continue to show why Brown County is one of the best MTB communities out there 🙌

05/06/2026

🎸 Rock 'n' Roll is coming to Nashville, Indiana! 🎸
🗓 May 16 at 7:30 PM
This isn't your average tribute show. It's a guided musical journey through the birth, near-death, and glorious resurrection of rock 'n' roll, spanning 1955 to 1965. Complete with chronological storytelling, vintage wardrobe changes, and jaw-dropping performances, the Neverly Brothers cover the icons who started it all: Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more!
🎵 The first half celebrates the 1950s American rock 'n' roll pioneers.
🇬🇧 The second half dives into the 1964 British Invasion that saved rock from extinction.
As they say, it's not "moldy oldies," it's old-school cool! 😎
Grab your tickets now before they're gone!

04/11/2026

Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
April 18 at 7:30pm

Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel is an authentic tribute to the best-selling duo of all time. Award-winning musicians Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi deliver spot-on harmonies and timeless hits, including favorites from Paul Simon’s solo career. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance that brings the magic and nostalgia of Simon & Garfunkel to life.

https://browncountyplayhouse.org/event/sounds-of-simon-and-garfunkel-2026/

04/07/2026

🎉 60 YEARS OF BLUEGRASS LEGENDS! 🎉
The wait is over — the full lineup is HERE for the 2026 Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana! 🌲🎻

For six incredible decades, the sounds of banjos, fiddles, and harmonies have echoed across these hills — the very ground Bill Monroe built with his own hands. 💙

Join us where bluegrass history lives and breathes — at the Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of tradition, talent, and community.

✨ Camping • Hall of Fame • Jamming • Workshops • Vendors • Gift Shop ✨
And of course… an all-star lineup that honors the past while blazing the trail for the future of bluegrass! 🔥

Mark your calendars, pack your gear, and get ready for the most iconic festival in bluegrass history. Tickets and Camping for early birds on sale soon! Stay tuned!!!

04/02/2026

03/19/2026

🦴 Two Months Until Gnaw Bone. On May 16, the 2026 Dances With Dirt Gnaw Bone returns to Brown County, Indiana, and the trails are ready to push back. Seven distances. Endless elevation. From the 5K to the 50 Mile and Relay, every route delivers steep ridges, relentless rollers, technical descents, and creek crossings that guarantee you’re not staying dry.

This is not a cruise. It’s a test. Whether you’re building toward something bigger or looking to prove it to yourself, Gnaw Bone gives you exactly what you came for. Two months out. Time to commit, train, and get ready to earn it.
More info & registration: https://haku.ly/694e005796

03/19/2026

03/14/2026

Spring has sprung in Brown County!! Be sure to stop by Brown County Winery when you visit during spring break. Enjoy a tasting of our wide variety of locally made wines 7 days a week at either of our tasting room locations. And the whole family can come into the winery (even if they can't drink the wine)!!

03/05/2026

Friday March 6th

03/05/2026

No quit in this team.