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The fall soundscape of Nashville, TN

Orange leaves covering a pathway at Edwin Warner Park.

Nashville leaves began turning this week. | Photo by @_metz_kaptured_

‘Tis the season for extra layers, and Nashville has a lot of them. You might remember us sharing Nashville’s soundscape a few months ago, but some sounds are just distinctly Nashville fall.

Today, we’re taking a look (or a listen) at some of these local sounds and how they make us feel at home as the seasons change.

First thing’s first, a quick refresher on ASMR: It stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response — a feeling of well-being caused by a specific stimulus, like a sound.

🍂 Unbeleafable walks

There’s nothing like the sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet. Tennessee leaves began turning this week and will hit peak colors Thurs., Nov. 3. We took a stroll through Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park this weekend and, bonus, also heard the sounds of a friendly game of pickup soccer.

🛍️ Farmers market finds

Oh my gourd, the Nashville Farmers Market is a regular stop during the fall season. From autumn jams and spreads to locally-grown pumpkins and fresh apple cider, these fall goodies are the star of the show at our tailgates and bonfires.

🏈 The crowd goes wild

The Titans are heading into Week 7 of the 2022 regular season on a three-game winning streak + the team reached a deal with the city for a $2.1B stadium this week — so, there’s a lot to cheer about. Pro tip: Be sure to read Friday’s newsletter for tailgating recipes from local chefs before you Titan Up at Nissan Stadium this weekend.

🎟️ Fall festival fun

On any given October weekend, vendors stocked with handmade goods will takeover Nashville streets, live music will fill the air, and kids activities like pumpkin carving, face painting, and corn mazes will catch your eye. Keep the Nashville Tequila Festival and Franklin’s 37th Annual Pumpkinfest on your radar.

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Today

Profs & Pints Nashville: Poe’s Mastery of Horror | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Fait la Force Brewing, 1414 3rd Ave. S. | $13.11 | Join a devoted scholar of Edgar Allan Poe’s writings and distant cousin of the famed author for in-depth look at Poe’s horror stories. 📖

Thursday

2nd Annual OctoBRAfest | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | TailGate Brewery, 7300 Charlotte Pk. | $60 | The event, hosted by the group Breast cancer Recovery in Action (BRA), will include food, craft beer, a silent auction, and live entertainment.
Frist at Home: Weaving Splendor | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 1:30-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Experience the magic of this Frist exhibit from the comfort of your own home via this virtual viewing opportunity. 💻

Friday

Citizen Science Spotlight: Globe at Night | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | You’ll take a night hike and gather some data to contribute to the Globe at Night Citizen Science Project, as well as see what nocturnal life you can find — registration is required.
A Comedy Show at Diskin Cider | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | $10 | Host Brad Sativa keeps the laughs going all night while showcasing hilarious comics from both Nashville and all over the country. 🍺

Saturday

2022 El Día de los Muertos | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $16+ | Each year, Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with a festival that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine.
Bobby Bones: Comedically Inspirational | Sat., Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater, 224 5th Ave. S. | $45.50+ | “Comedically Inspirational” offers a unique blend of comedy as well as inspiring stories about Bones’ journey to finding success.

Sunday

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Sun., Oct. 23 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $127+ | Titan Up and cheer on the team at Nissan Stadium. 🏈
Lizzo | Sun., Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $43.95+ | The artist brings her “The Special” tour to Nashville with special guest Latto.

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Celebrate community biking this Saturday 🚴

Two women reading with two electric bikes in the foreground

After the unveiling event, the Music City Dope Pedalers will lead a casually-paced group bike ride throughout the neighborhood, along one of the new community routes. | Photo provided by Nashville BCycle

Calling all bicyclists: Nashville BCycle, Nashville Public Library, and the Art & Business Council are celebrating the cycling community on Sat., Oct. 22. Nashvillians will be able to explore new bike art designs by local artists, learn about 10 new community bike routes, check out the new bike station at Edgehill Library, and participate in a group bike ride to celebrate it all.

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Weather

59º | Mainly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Development

Athletic footwear company New Balance will establish a $68.5 million distribution center in Lebanon in the Speedway Industrial Park. The new facility will produce 150 jobs with an estimated completion in late summer 2023. 👟 (Nashville Post)

Coming Soon

HiFi Cookies is expanding yet again, adding The Fairlane Hotel as its first downtown location. The cookie company will open in the lobby of the hotel beginning Tues., Nov. 1, with operating hours Wednesday-Saturday.

Open

The Cheesecake Factory officially opened at Opry Mills yesterday — located on the mall’s east side next to The Polo Store. The restaurant will be open seven days a week + offer happy hour drink specials Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. 🍰

Announced

Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze will headline the 2023 Nashville Comedy Festival at Bridgestone Arena on Sat., April 15, 2023. The show is part of the comedian’s newly announced “The Be Funny” tour. Tickets go on sale Fri., Oct. 21. Stay tuned for the full festival lineup.

Concert

Take a trip to the land before time, back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Experience “Jurassic Park” live with the Nashville Symphony on Thurs., July 6-Fri., July 7. Tickets go on sale Fri., Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. 🦕

Festival

Just shy of a month after the annual Pilgrimage Musical Festival wrapped, the 2023 festival dates have been announced. The two-day tradition will return to Franklin’s Harlinsdale Farm on Sat., Sept. 23, 2023 + Sun., Sept. 24, 2023.

Watch

Shania Twain has been cast as Mrs. Potts in ABC’s live-action revival of “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” The show will air on Thurs., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. CT. 🫖 (The Boot)

Community

Hands On Nashville is celebrating the first-ever Nashville Volunteer Week (Mon., Oct. 17-Sun., Oct. 23). The organization’s goal is to encourage residents to sign up to volunteer between now and the end of the year. Need help finding opportunities? Explore your options via NASHtoday’s volunteer guide. 📝
The Downtown Nashville Partnership is celebrating the 13th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week (happening Mon., Oct. 24-Fri., Oct. 28) with giveaways, daily discounts, scavenger hunts, and more for all downtown employees. Peep the week’s full lineup of events.*

Seasonal

If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

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Dine and donate

Dine and donate in Nashville, TN

The Pink Hermit is also partnering with The Giving Kitchen. | Photo by NASHtoday

If there’s one thing we’ve learned during the season of giving, it’s that the little things can quickly turn into big things. If you have plans on the calendar to dine out this month, consider reservations at one of these Nashville restaurants raising money for a cause.

🍽️ Butcher & Bee + Redheaded Stranger

The two eateries have partnered with the Independent Restaurant Coalition, an organization formed to assist independent restaurants and employees. $1 from an order of Butcher & Bee’s schmashed potatoes or a Pickin’ and A-Ginnin’ will be donated to IRC as well as Redheaded Stranger’s burrito.

🍽️ TailGate Brewery

The brewery teamed up the Nashville Humane Association to release its Adoption Ale this past week. Canine friends Albus and Rosie reigned supreme for a feature on the can after the campaign raised $43,000. All six TailGate taprooms will continue to donate $1 per pint and 4-pack to NHA.

🍽️ Dining with Gratitude

As many as 10 Nashville restaurants — like Anzie Blue, Pastaria, and Succulent Vegan Tacos, just to name a few — have partnered with The Giving Kitchen through Mon., Oct. 31 to donate $1,000+ to aid in providing emergency assistance to food service workers. Dining at the participating restaurants this month supports that cause. Some restaurants even have fundraising pages set up to donate directly to the nonprofit.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

Editor’s pick: Adding this one to today’s lead story as an honorable mention. Now that the leaves are in all of their glory, I’ve been really wanting to go horseback riding with Natchez Trace Stables (horse girl at heart, here). Bonus: Two hour group rides are $50/person. 🐎

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Run it back to see what to expect from the $2.1B Titans stadium deal.

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