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Top brunch restaurants to try in Nashville

Create a brunch spread this beautiful next time you’re at Lou. | Photo by @foodadjacent

In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (41 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

🥓 Weekend musts

Lou | 1304 McGavock Pk. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | The brunch menu features rotating pastries and seasonal dishes.

Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen | 1004 4th Ave. N. | Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | At Von Elrod’s, it’s all about the hand-cranked breakfast sausage, malted blueberry pancakes, and mimosas served in 1-liter steins.

Chauhan Ale and Masala House | 123 12th Ave. N. | Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Come hungry for tandoori chicken poutine, whipped paneer, and a hot chicken pakora sandwich.

The Gumbo Bros | 505 12th Ave. S. | Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | What we’re ordering: New Orleans BBQ shrimp and grits and the salted pecan parfait.

Gumbo and a biscuit — Enjoy gumbo or a savory dish like New Orleans BBQ shrimp and grits. | Photo via The Gumbo Bros

☕ Weekday wonders

Frothy Monkey | Locations vary | Daily until 5 p.m. | Indulge in loaded biscuits and chorizo gravy or the French toast made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Milk & Honey | 214 11th Ave. S. | Daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. | Try sandwich creations like the Hot Mess, an open-faced biscuit with hot pepper jam, bacon, avocado, chipotle crema, pepper jack cheese, and a sunnyside up egg.

Graze | 1888 Eastland Ave. | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pick from an array of vegan eats like the hot tempeh biscuit and brunch tostadas, plus a few GF items.

🥂 For a special occasion

Sinema | 2600 8th Ave. S. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bottomless brunch calls for a little of everything, from shortstack pancakes to Fruity Pebbles French toast.

Husk | 37 Rutledge St. | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The menu changes based on seasonal ingredients, so be sure to check the website ahead of time.

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Today

The Apple Truck | Fri., Sept. 30 | 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | The Mall at Green Hills | Cost of purchase | The team behind The Peach Truck will have Michigan apples + honeycrisp cider available for purchase. 🍎
AIDA: In Concert | Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 | 8 p.m. | TPAC, James K. Polk Theater | $50+ | This stage production is based on the opera by Giuseppe Verdi and features an award-winning score from Elton John and Tim Rice.

Saturday

Architecture Tour | Sat., Oct. 1 | 4:30-5:30 p.m | Frist Art Museum | Free+ | Meet in the Grand Lobby for a guided tour of the museum’s art deco building — certified American Sign Language interpretation is provided on this tour.
Jazz AM: Duke Ellington | Sat., Oct. 1 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan St. | Free | Children ages 2-10 can enjoy live music and activities spotlighting the music of Duke Ellington. 🎹
Fall Star Party | Sat., Oct. 1 | 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Join local astronomers to view the night sky through telescopes — registration is open.

Sunday

Beyond Wings! | Sun., Oct. 2 | 1:45, 3 + 4:30 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | Watch a circus performance that includes flow arts, fire dancing, stilt walking, and juggling.
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour | Sun., Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $145+ | Catch the “Rocket Man” as he performs in Nashville for the last time on tour. 🚀

Monday

Fall Hike at Ravenwood | Mon., Oct. 3 | 9-11 a.m. | Ravenwood Park, 3401 Central Pk. | Free | Start the morning with 3-4 miles of moderate hiking.
Sunset Movie Series | Mon., Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall | Free | See a screening of “Mean Girls” on the rooftop — and don’t forget, it’s October 3. 👚

Tuesday

“Maybe We’ll Make It” Memoir Release Celebration | Tues., Oct. 4 | 5-6 p.m. | Grimey’s New & Preloved Music | Free+ | Margo Price will be reading and discussing passages from her book with singer-songwriter Allison Russell — every book preorder grants one free wristband.

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Open

Kreate Hub, a coworking space located in the former Gibson Guitar headquarters, opened earlier this month at 309 Plus Park Blvd. The NY-based company tailors its workspaces to artistic entrepreneurs (think: graphic designers, photographers, and writers). 🎨 (Nashville Post)

Announced

The Road to Nashville — an international song contest providing access to mental health services — selected the top 50 songs from 20,000+ global submissions. Artists will showcase their work live before a panel of music industry representatives at EXIT/IN on Sun., Oct. 9. Listen to the semifinalists. 🎶

Legacy

A new historical marker for Percy Priest Lake will be unveiled today at 11:30 a.m. at the Smith Springs Rec Area. The lake’s namesake, James Percy Priest, was a teacher, journalist and politician + represented Tennessee in the US House of Representatives. The dam was completed in 1967.

Outdoors

Metro Parks announced plans to remove 469 ash trees infected with emerald ash borers at 51 Metro parks through the end of March. The largest group of trees targeted for removal are located at Percy and Edwin Warner parks, with many of the affected 128 trees located near pedestrian trails. 🌳

Seasonal

East Nashville’s The Groove Records is bringing back its annual free horror movie series. This year’s installment of Fright Night Fridays features flicks including “Demons” (Sept. 30), “Friday the 13th Part VII” (Oct. 7), “House of Wax” (Oct. 14), and “Scream 4” (Oct. 28). Movies start at 7:30 p.m. + guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. 👻
It’s spooky season at Sidebar. The cocktail lounge located at boutique hotel Bode (401 President Ronald Reagan Wy.) is celebrating Halloween early with a new pop-up bar. Enjoy specialty drinks, bar bites, and haunting decór beginning Sat., Oct. 1. Tickets are available.

Sports

Tennessee Titans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. donated $4,000 to the John Early Middle School football team. The funds will be used to purchase new shoulder pads and more equipment. 🏈 (WSMV)

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A rockin’ new program 🎸

School of Rock partners with the National Museum of African American Music

The exterior of the National Museum of African American Music.

The NMAAM is located at downtown’s Fifth + Broadway. | Photo by NASHtoday

School of Rock — a performance-based music school with locations all over the US — is teaming up with the National Museum of African American Music for a new initiative.

The School of Rock Scholar Program will provide access to music education programs, live events, and exhibits at no cost for qualifying students in underserved communities .

The Scholar Program will cover 1-on-1 lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals, and group performance programs + access to instructions and practice spaces.
Students will have access to “exclusive experiences” at the NMAAM, including live events and exhibits.
The program is open to students in four US cities: Nashville, Chicago, Red Bank, NJ, and Watertown, MA.

Applications will be open from Sat., Oct. 1-Thurs., Dec. 1, with accepted students beginning the music program in January 2023.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.

Editor’s pick: A cool full-circle kind of moment. I was out of town going through my late grandmother’s hats and hat boxes this week and came across one from Cain-Sloan department store, a chain founded in 1903 here in Nashville. The store merged with another company in 1955 + was sold to and renamed Dillard’s in late 1980s. The more you know. 👒

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