Pumpkin spice, spice, baby

Munch and sip your way through Nashville fall with these seasonal creations
A hot drink topped with cinnamon in a mug on a table surrounded by fall florals, decorative pumpkins, and a candle.
Order a Neighborlily seasonal item, then book your spot at the fall dried wreath workshop on Sept. 28. | Photo via Neighborlily
The season is changing and so are menus across town. Cozy up to these fall-inspired sips + bites.

Morning brews

Hey Pumpkin | Neighborlily | A take on the shop’s popular Hey Neighbor, this latte is infused with housemade spiced maple brown sugar syrup and creamy pumpkin + topped with fresh cinnamon.

Autumn Tonic | Elegy Coffee | The espresso creation boasts cranberry, rosemary, cardamom, tonic, and cranberry bitters. Bonus: Don’t leave Fido at home.

Toasted Yammy Latte | Honest Coffee Roasters | It’s back with notes of sweet potato pie, vanilla bean, and toasted marshmallow.

Pumpkin Cookie Frappe | White Bison | If pumpkin is your thing — this treat is blended with pumpkin pie sauce and warm spices + complemented with vanilla.

Golden Hour | Bongo Java Belmont | Savor the Nashville sunrise while sipping the latte featuring turmeric and maple.

Apple Bottom Jeans | Frothy Monkey | Order this playful spiced apple cider hot or iced — it’s made with cranberry syrup, cinnamon, sage, cloves, and nutmeg.

Two plates of pancakes with a white creamy drizzle and pecans next to two hot coffee drinks topped with cinnamon.

Pro tip: Brunch it up and pair Snooze’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes with the Pumpkin Martini. | Photo via Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Sweet treats

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes | Snooze, an A.M. Eatery | Flip for these pumpkin pancakes with a vanilla cream cheese filling topped with caramel sauce, a drizzle of sweet cream, and candied pecans.

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Praline | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | This Thanksgiving staple has nutmeg and cinnamon in ice cream form, complete with marshmallow cream and a caramelized crunch.

Apple Pie Donut | Parlor Doughnuts | Bite into apple pie filling, then try the Salted Caramel or Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake donuts.

Evening bevs

Pumpkin Roll | TailGate Brewery | The full-bodied ale offers notes of sponge cake finished with pumpkin spice, cream cheese, and vanilla.

Head Shrinker | Hidden Bar | Expect apple brandy, Germain Robin brandy, DOM Benedictine liqueur, and apricot liqueur in this “Beetlejuice"-themed drink.

Oktoberfest | Monday Night Brewing | Don’t get it twisted — you’ve got to try this. The German-style Märzen highlights notes of toasted Bavarian pretzels and biscuits.
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Today
  • $uicideboy$ | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | The band presents their “Grey Day” tour with special guests Ski Mask The Slump God, $not, Code Orange, Maxo Kream, and DJ Scheme. 🎤
Saturday
  • Hispanic Heritage Festival with Conexion Americas | Sat., Sept. 24 | 9 a.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of admission | The festival will include dance performances, a puppet show, and a variety of musicians.
  • Pilgrimage Music Festival | Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm | $159+ | This year’s lineup features headliners Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste, and The Avett Brothers.
  • Pooch Pool Party | Sat., Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nashville Shore | $25 | Let your pups get their paws wet in the wave pool for this dog only swim day — participants must sign a waiver before entering the park. 🐶
Sunday
  • Girl Scout Day | Sun., Sept. 25 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St. | $15+ | Be prepared to stretch, bend, and dance at this ballet class. 🩰
  • Yoga and Cider | Sun., Sept. 25 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Free | Join the YogaSix team for a 45 minute slow flow class and then relax with a cold Diskin cider — be sure to bring your own mat.
Monday
  • Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Mon., Sept. 26 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Watch one of the Nashville’s last regular season home games in this three-game series against the Memphis Redbirds.
  • Tropical Cocktail Class | Mon., Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | City Winery | $50 | Learn how to create four tropical cocktails. 🍹
Plan Ahead
  • Interview and Performance: Dave Alvin | Fri., Sept. 30 | 2:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | $27.95 | Dave Alvin, founding member and lead guitarist of Los Angeles roots-rock bands the Blasters and the Knitters, takes the stage for an interview and performance.*
  • Western Edge Opening Weekend Events | Fri., Sept. 30-Sun., Oct 2 | Times vary | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | $27.95 | Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield) shares songs and stories in an intimate ‘Songwriter Session’ (Oct. 1); plus, view the film ‘Linda Ronstadt: Sound of My Voice’ (Oct. 2).*

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Weather
  • 77º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain
Open
  • We love this like Johnny loved June. The Late Great, a speakeasy-styled lounge, is now open. It debuted in Virgin Hotels Nashville in 2021 with help from Cash’s granddaughter, but it just opened to the public. Reservations are available Wednesday + Thursday. (Eater Nashville)
Closing
  • Handmade rug retailer The Oriental Shop is set to close its store in Green Hills (2121 Bandywood Dr.) on Sat., Oct. 1. The business has operated in Grace’s Plaza for 40 years and is hosting a closing sale with rugs for sale at least 50% off retail price. (Nashville Post)
Sports
  • The GOAT is back. Nashville Predators legend Pekka Rinne is re-joining the team as a special alumni advisor. He will help with Preds goalie prospects + act as an ambassador for the Nashville Predators Foundations and appear in alumni activities. 🏒 (WTVF)
Eat
  • Dental startup Tend is launching in Nashville, and to celebrate, the company is partnering with Five Points Pizza. Dine-in customers at the East Nashville location (1012 Woodland St.) can receive free garlic knots Wed., Sept. 28-Thurs., Sept. 29. Tend opens at 962 Woodland St. on Wednesday.
Concert
  • Drop a beat. Pentatonix have announced their holiday tour, with a stop at Bridgestone Arena on Sun., Dec. 11. The “A Christmas Spectacular” tour includes special guest Girl Named Tom + tickets are now on sale. 🎙️
Edu
  • Mayor John Cooper introduced “Agenda for Nashville’s Youth.” The plan’s goals include: prioritizing public school investment, youth workforce development, increased out of school programming, a cabinet focused on youth policy, and narrowing the digital divide. Explore the action items. (The Tennessean)
Theater
  • The Franklin Theater has launched new group experience packages for groups as small as 10. Packages include class lectures, workshops, and performances like “co-write a classic” and “whose teambuilding is it anyway.” Learn more. 🎟️
Health
  • Nashville-based healthcare operator Ardent Health will relocate its headquarters to Brentwood — 340 Springs Way. Metro permits indicate the space will occupy three floors and cost $7.5 million to renovate. A spring opening is anticipated. (Nashville Business Journal)
Music City Friday
  • If you’re looking for Music City Friday, we’re tweaking a few things + the new version will be back soon. In the meantime, you can listen back to our past playlists or explore The Boot’s roundup of “Top 10 Country Songs About Fall.”
Listen
  • Music City Friday may be on a hiatus, but we wouldn’t leave you tuneless on a Friday. TSU Aristocrat of Bands officially dropped their gospel album today titled, “The Urban Hymnal,” which showcases their take on some of the greats like “Yes Lord” and “I’m So Glad.” Create your playlist. 🎧
Shop
  • Time to feel the fall breeze + enjoy the autumn leaves with the Fall For Your City Sale happening now on Six & Main, NASHtoday’s online shop. Take 20% off the entire Fall For Your City Collection now through Sun., Sept. 25.
Community
  • Show your support for local journalism by joining the NASHtoday membership program. Membership has some awesome perks like exclusive birthday deals, discounts from our online shop, Six & Main + more. Plus, 100% of membership funds help support our local editors — that’s us, Name + Name. Learn more + sign up. 💻
Holiday
  • Sundown on Sunday marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. People who observe this holiday typically enjoy apples and honey in hopes of having a sweet new year. It runs until the evening of Tues., Sept. 27. Shana Tova! (That’s Hebrew for “Have a good year!“)
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Plant shops in Nashville, TN
Indoor plants for sale scattered around Flora.
These are a few of our favorite leafy things. | Photo by @floraplantshop
The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by shopping local and adding to your indoor plant collection.

Here are five local plant stores and garden centers with all the green goods:
Flowers count as indoor plants, too, and if you’re looking for fall florals, be sure to check out 15+ curated arrangements and baskets from Emma’s Flowers or create your own fall-inspired centerpiece with a pit stop at Amelia’s Flower Truck.
THE WRAP
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Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

Editor’s pick: Surprise. Y’all know I couldn’t do a fall drinks preview without mentioning my personal favorite adult beverage — Nashville’s wine industry. Arrington Vineyards has also released its apple spice fall frosé and its fall merchandise has hit the shelves.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Cannery Hall opening in the former Mercy Lounge complex.
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