Eco Hacks for Staying Cool This Summer at The Shay Apartments in Nashville, TN

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Keeping Your Apartment Cool and Refreshing This Summer

That steamy Nashville summer heat hits differently when you’re downtown. And while The Shay is built for modern living, there’s always room to dial things in even more. Especially if your goal is staying cool without blasting the AC 24/7. If you’re craving a chill space that still feels like you, it’s all about tapping into simple, eco-conscious tricks that actually work.

Let the Morning Air Work for You

If you’re up early enough to catch the quiet, you know the air in the morning feels just a little cooler, a little softer. That’s your window—literally. Open it up, get the air moving, and enjoy that fresh energy while it lasts.

Once the sun starts hitting your apartment directly, close your windows and pull the curtains. It’s like locking in a natural AC effect, and you won’t need to touch the thermostat to feel the difference.

Make Friends with Your Fans

Fans are your MVPs when you’re trying to keep things low-impact. Run ceiling fans counterclockwise to push cooler air down. Got a portable fan? Position it by the window in the evening and let it pull in cooler air from outside.

A little pro tip: fill a bowl with ice and set it in front of the fan. It gives off the illusion of AC without running up the power bill. Minimal effort, major payoff.

Kitchen Heat? Not Today

No one wants to turn their oven on when it’s already warm inside. Keep your kitchen cool by pivoting to no-cook meals or using smaller appliances like air fryers or slow cookers. Salads, wraps, and smoothies become go-to options that feel light and refreshing.

Take dinner out to your patio or balcony and enjoy the golden hour glow that Nashville evenings always deliver. The Shay’s setting makes those summer sunsets feel like part of the plan.

Go Green—Literally

Adding a few houseplants isn’t just good for aesthetics. Some plants release moisture and help cool the air. Think peace lilies, aloe vera, and snake plants. They’re low maintenance and give your space that calming, grounded energy that makes a big difference when the temps climb.

And if your apartment starts to feel too warm, dim the lights or switch to LED bulbs. Incandescents give off more heat than you’d think. These tiny swaps can keep things feeling fresh without much effort.

Living Easy at The Shay

When you live at The Shay, your apartment already comes packed with thoughtful features. The rest is about finding a rhythm that lets you enjoy the city without overheating. From morning airflow to evening patio hangs, it’s about working with the season—not against it.

So go ahead, turn the fan on, cue up your summer playlist, and keep it breezy. Your space should feel like a retreat, even when it’s 90 degrees outside. And here, it totally can.

Discover Exciting Activities in Nashville this Spring

Exterior view of The Shay Apartments

What could be more exciting than welcoming Spring? Let’s do it in style. We’ve got some bright ideas of how you could go about doing that in the great city of Nashville, Tennessee. Brighten up you’re The Shay apartment this Spring with our simple apartment trends. Read on and find out more you can do in Beverly this Spring!

Fun Things Around You

There is a long list of thrilling adventures in Nashville, Tennessee. The word boredom is not on your list of things to endure. There are so many fun places to go to and so many great things you could do.

  • Have a Spring inspired picnic with a group of friends.
  • Go out to a museum and learn about the great city.
  • Have a tour around the city with your friend circle.
  • Visit a popular restaurant and try some Spring menus.

Relaxing at Home this Spring

Create and enjoy a calm, relaxing Spring day in your apartment. You can do so much to make apartment living a positive experience. Let your apartment connect with the season through decor. Brighten up your home with bright colors and fresh flowers. Promote a fresh and cheerful ambiance. Be creative and add the scents of the flowers to your home as well.

There are so many different ways in which you can make your apartment enjoyable this Spring. You can do so much to make apartment living a positive experience. Let your apartment connect with the season through decor. Brighten up your home with bright colors and fresh flowers. Promote a fresh and upbeat ambiance. Be creative and add the scents of the flowers to your home as well.

  • Pick flowers with calming, perfume-like scents and use them to your advantage. With a bit of innovation, so much can be achieved.
  • Make spring-inspired meals to compliment the decor and overall ambiance. Fresh fruit and vegetable salads are the perfect complement.
  • Fresh and colorful fruit punches go a long way during the Spring season.

Thrilling Adventures and More in Nashville, Tennessee

Be blissful and free-spirited this Spring. Though Spring can truly be enjoyed in the comfort of your home, don’t keep yourself locked up all day. Free yourself, go out, and enjoy some fresh air in the vastness of the great city. Get yourself some company to keep you at ease and having fun. Spring is to be enjoyed.