🏒 Getting loud in Smashville

• The schedule includes 12 Saturday home dates.
• The Preds have eight home games in November, the most in a single month this season.
• The team’s longest homestand is five games — beginning Sat., Nov. 12 and ending Mon., Nov. 21 — with matchups against the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Arizona Coyotes.
• Not able to make it to a game? All regionally available games will be televised on Bally Sports South and the Bally Sports app.

🏒 Theme nights

• Oktoberfest | Tues., Oct. 18 | Los Angeles Kings
• Halloween | Sat., Oct. 29 | Washington Capitals
• Law Enforcement Night | Tues., Nov. 15 | Minnesota Wild
• Hockey Fights Cancer | Sat., Nov. 19 | Tampa Bay Lightning
• Top Gun Night | Mon., Nov. 21 | Arizona Coyotes
• Thanksgiving | Fri., Nov. 25 | Colorado Avalanche
• NASCAR Night | Tues., Nov. 29 | Anaheim Ducks
• Star Wars Night | Sat., Dec. 10 | Ottawa Senators
• Healthcare/Frontline Workers Appreciation Night | Tues., Dec. 13 | Edmonton Oilers
• Teacher Appreciation Night | Mon., Dec. 19 | Edmonton Oilers

• Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony | Mon., Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | Music City Walk of Fame Park | Free | Inductees include John Prine, Patsy Cline, Dr. Paul T. Kwami, and Ed Hardy.
• Monster Movie Mondays: “The Addams Family” | Mon., Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall | Free+ | Ticket upgrades include food, drinks, and a large popcorn. 🍿

• Leatherworking: Plant Hanger | Tues., Oct. 11 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Turnip Green Creative Reuse, 407 Houston St. | $10 | Participants will create a leather hanger for their favorite potted plants — no leatherworking experience required.

• Mike Birbiglia | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $25+ | Laugh along with the acclaimed comedian, actor, and director. 🎤
• Nashville Jewish Film Festival | Wed., Oct. 12-Thurs., Nov. 3 | Locations vary | Prices vary | Screen films virtually or attend select in-person screenings at AMC Bellevue 12, the Belcourt Theatre, and the Gordon Jewish Community Center.

• BOOze at the Zoo | Thurs., Oct. 13 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $79 | Grab your best costume and celebrate spooky season at the Zoo with unlimited BOOze samples, trick-or-treating, live music, and plenty of party animals.

• “Ghostbusters” in Concert | Fri., Oct. 14-Sun., Oct. 16 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $31+ | Experience director Ivan Reitman’s beloved 1984 film as the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. 👻
• House of Spirits: Casa Vega | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6:30 + 9 p.m. | Woman’s Club of Nashville, 3206 Hillsboro Pk. | $72+ | Roam the halls of a “haunted mansion” at this immersive theatrical cocktail soirée.

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• Walk Bike Nashville’s Open Streets — a program that temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, bike + play — is coming to East Nashville on Sun., Oct. 30 from 12-5 p.m. The event will have artists, musicians, vendors, and activities along parts of Main Street. 🚲

• McEwen Northside, a 45-acre mixed-use community in Cool Springs, is expanding again. Block E will add 300,000 sqft of office, retail, and restaurant space, including an 8,000-sqft “signature restaurant” + a skybridge. (The Tennessean)

• Ryman Auditorium announced a new exhibit in partnership with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Rock Hall at the Ryman” opens in early November and will feature artifacts from James Brown, Joni Mitchell, and Dolly Parton, to name a few. Tickets are on sale now. 🎸 (Rolling Stone)
• “Disney Animation: Immersive Experience” is coming to Lighthouse ArtSpace Nashville (4416 Ridgefield Way) in early 2023. The experience will feature “the music and artistry” of Disney animated films, from classics like “Peter Pan” and “The Lion King” to new favorites like “Encanto” and “Frozen.”

• The Tennessee Titans came away with a 21-17 victory against the Washington Commanders yesterday afternoon. In case you missed it, Titans linebacker David Long intercepted Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz at the one-yard line in the last few seconds. The team now advances to 3-2. 🏈
• Nashville SC defeated Los Angeles FC 1-0 at the final regular season match on Sunday evening. The team will return to California to face off against LA Galaxy during Round 1 of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Stay tuned for match info.

• It’s like having a zookeeper in your pocket. The Nashville Zoo has revamped its app with new features, including virtual zookeepers, augmented reality, collectible coins, and animal characters. Users can receive their first collectible animal character for free for a limited time. 🦁

• Centennial Park Conservancy is seeking vendors for the Musicians Corner Fall Market — set for Sat., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct. 23 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Centennial Park. Booth space will be reserved for artists, artisan vendors, nonprofits, food vendors, and food trucks. Learn more + apply.

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Plan ahead for the 41st Annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow set for Fri., Oct. 14-Sun., Oct. 16. For decades, the event has helped educate attendees of all ages on Native American culture and traditions + local indigenous communities.
• World Mental Health Day — a day created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Acknowledging this day can be as simple as taking several deep, grounding breaths or phoning a friend. If you’re looking for local resources, you can find them here, provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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