🏟️ How we got here

🏟️ A new look

🏟️ Let’s talk funding

• $840 million from the Titans and NFL
• $500 million from a one-time state contribution
• $760 million from revenue bonds issued by the Metro Sports Authority repaid through a 1% hotel tax and sales taxes collected at the stadium

• Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings | Tues., Oct. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $20+ | Celebrate Oktoberfest with the team — a special ticket will get you a Preds-themed stein.
• The Wallflowers | Tues., Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | $45+ | The Grammy Award-winning rock group is fronted by Jakob Dylan and known for late 1990s hits like “One Headlight” + “The Difference.”

• Hike the Harpeth Woods Trail with a Naturalist | Wed., Oct. 19 | 9-11 a.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Leisurely hike the 2.5-mile “Blue Trail” loop with a naturalist. 🥾
• “Blue’s Clues & You! Live on Stage” | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6 p.m. | TPAC, James K. Polk Theater | $30.50+ | This high-energy show features songs and dancing as the audience helps gather clues.

• Vanessa Williams with the Nashville Symphony | Thurs., Oct. 20-Sat., Oct. 22 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $30+ | The artist will perform ballads, Broadway tunes, and hits like “Save the Best for Last” and “Sweetest Days.” 🎻

• Reba McEntire | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $44.20+ | Here’s your one chance to see Reba’s first solo headlining concert at Bridgestone — singer-songwriter Terri Clark will open the show.
• Nashville Flea Market: Harvest Fest | Fri., Oct. 21-Sun., Oct. 23 | Times vary | 401 Wingrove St. | Cost of purchase | Shop from hundreds of vendors all weekend.

• Harding House Brewing Co.'s 4 Year Anniversary Party | Sat., Oct. 22 | 2-9 p.m. | Harding House Brewing Co., 904 51st Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the taproom’s fourth anniversary with new beer releases, live music, and food from Gio’s Chicago Pizza. 🍺

• 53º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

• Xiao Bao plans to open on Mon., Oct. 24 in East Nashville’s McFerrin Park neighborhood — 830 Meridian St. The eatery, which also operates Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston, will feature dishes like biang biang noodles, okonomiyaki, and bao buns. Get a sneak peek of the lunch + dinner menus. 🍽️

• Sweet 16th Bakery announced it will close on Sat., Oct. 29. Owner Ellen Einstein founded the bakery with her late husband Dan Einstein nearly two decades ago. “You will always have a special place in my heart,” she said of the East Nashville community.

• Early voting for the state and federal general election (Tues., Nov. 8) begins tomorrow. Davidson County voters can vote early at the Howard Office Building beginning Wed., Oct. 19 — 11 other voting locations will open on Tues., Oct. 25 and remain open through Thurs., Nov. 3. See the schedule.

• “Les Misérables” is coming to Nashville on Tues., Jan. 10-Sun., Jan. 15 as part of TPAC’s 2022-2023 Broadway season. Single tickets go on sale Fri., Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. 🎵
• Save the dates. The 33rd Annual Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is returning to the Music City Center Fri., Feb. 3-Sun., Feb. 5. Stay tuned for info on this year’s keynote speaker and lectures. Tickets go on sale later this week.

• Fisk University announced its 2022 homecoming schedule. Homecoming Week kicks off Sun., Nov. 6 and concludes on Sat., Nov. 12 with a homecoming parade, tailgate, and the men’s and women’s basketball games. Other events include a pep rally, a concert, and an athletics meet and greet. 🎉

• Belmont University’s “Christmas at Belmont” program will be open to the public for the first time. The annual event — set for Sat., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec 4 at The Fisher Center — brings together students and faculty members for classical pieces and seasonal favorites. Tickets go on sale Friday.

• Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Nashville to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

• What are the essential parts of running a real estate agency? Trainual created this handy guide ft. 10 tools to help brokers + administrative staff juggle the operations side of the business.*
• When Sam + Josh Davis found out their family was growing yet again, they knew their home needed to grow with it. “It was getting hard to imagine how we were going to have three teenagers in there.” Here’s the real estate move they made next.*

• Want glowy, model-off-duty skin? Try this serum by responsible luxury beauty brand MERIT (that one you’ve seen all over Instagram recently). It contains hyaluronic acid + niacinamide to instantly hydrate and plump skin for a healthy glow that’s lightweight and layerable under makeup. Bonus: Free bag with first purchase.*

• Everyone should love their smile. Enter: SmileDirectClub, the easiest way to straighten your teeth in just 4-6 months — for 60% less than Invisalign or braces. Your results are guaranteed for life, and getting started is easy with their free, 30-second smile assessment. 🦷 *

• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

🇬🇷 The schedule

🇬🇷 The menu

• Feast on traditional dishes like spanakopita or street food like gyros + Greek-style fries.
• Desserts include loukoumades (honey-dipped pastry sprinkled with powdered sugar) + baklava and kourabiedes at the pastry shop (available for takeout).
• Greek coffee, beer, and wine are on the beverage menu.