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• “Pretty Woman” | Tues., Sept. 27-Fri., Oct. 7 | Times vary | Andrew Jackson Hall, TPAC | $45+ | Missing this romantic Hollywood favorite retold on Broadway would be a big mistake, huge. 🎭

• Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Wed., Sept. 28 | 12:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $15+ | Join the team on a Winning Wednesday for the last regular season game.
• Jordan Davis | Wed., Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $70+ | If you missed Tuesday’s performance, the country music star added a second show date at The Mother Church with supporting act Seaforth.

• Nashville Film Festival | Thurs., Sept. 29-Wed., Oct. 5 | Times vary | Locations vary + virtual | $10+ | The 53rd annual festival highlights 150+ screenings, post-film Q+As, and in-depth discussions. 📽️
• Nightlight Outdoor Movie Series | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $9.99+ | Enjoy local food trucks and craft beer while watching “Gone Girl” under the stars.

• Songwriter’s Night | Fri., Sept. 30 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | The Factory at Franklin | $100 | Tickets include dinner, drinks, songwriter performances, and live + silent auctions.
• Marcus King | Fri., Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $45+ | The Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter brings “The Young Blood” tour to Nashville with comedian Dean Delray. 🎙️

• Nashville Whiskey Festival | Sat., Oct. 1 | 1-9:30 p.m. | Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 5th Ave. | $129+ | The general admission grand tasting ticket grants access to educational seminars and a complimentary glass.
• Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 1 | 2-8 p.m. | Blackstone Brewery, 2312 Clifton Ave. | Cost of purchase | Festivities include traditional Bavarian and Polka music from the Best-Wurst Band, German brats, schnitzel, pretzels, and the star of the show — the Nashville Festbier. 🍻

• High School Preview (Sun., Oct. 2, 2 p.m.)
• Kindergarten Admission Lunch (Wed., Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m.)
• Middle School Preview (Tues., Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.)

• 76º | Mostly sunny | 1% chance of rain

• East Nashville could be home to a new 550-unit condominium project. The proposed development would sit on 6.8 acres at 501 Crutcher St. Stay tuned for more details. (Nashville Post)

• Brentwood has welcomed its first inclusive playground after over two years in the works. The $1.7 million project, “Miles Together,” is located in Granny White Park and was made possible by a community-wide donation effort. (WTVF)

• Artists John Prine + Patsy Cline and Fisk Jubilee Singers musical director Dr. Paul T. Kwami + industry executive Ed Hardy will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Mon., Oct. 10. The honorees will represent stars 94-97 on the Walk of Fame.

• Middle Tennessee chef Alex Belew will be a contestant on Gordon Ramsey’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” Belew, best known for his work with Murfreesboro’s Dallas & Jane, and a fellow contestant will host a premiere watch party Thurs., Sept. 29 at Downtown Corner Pub — 151 Fifth Ave. N. — from 6-8:30 p.m. 📺 (Rutherford County Source)

• Midtown Cafe will host a month of discounts and donations to celebrate its 35th Anniversary this October. Owner Randy Rayburn’s book, “Midtown Cafe: Cheers to 35 Years,” will be on sale for $15 + 35% of profits will be donated to the Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts scholarship program. (Nashville Scene)
• Eat your heart out. Taste of West Nashville returns on Tues., Oct. 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The annual event showcases tastings from 24 West Nashville food and drink vendors. Tickets are $40 and include access to live music from local artists + a silent auction benefiting Dream Streets.
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• LP Foundation has partnered with PENCIL to create the LP STEAM Lending Library, a $40,000 investment. The first-of-its-kind library will provide MNPS middle school teachers specialized “kits” used to supplement lessons from physics to geology. 🧪

• The Joseph Family Foundation is bringing back the pink carpet for its Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye gala on Sun., Oct. 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The event supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation and will welcome LOCASH, Runaway June, Cooper Alan, and Victoria Shaw.

• The US’ newest military branch Space Force has adopted an anthem written by MTSU professor Jamie Teachenor. The song is titled “Semper Supra,” which is Latin for the Space Force’s motto “Always Above.” Take a listen. 🎧 (WZTV)

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• Community Meeting | Tues., Sept. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Bellevue Branch, 720 Baugh Rd.
• Community Meeting | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Brook Hollow Baptist Church, Community Room, 678 Brook Hollow Rd.
• Community Meeting | Tues., Oct. 11 | 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Nashville Public Library, Richland Park Branch, 4711 Charlotte Ave.