🎤 The big concerts

• Bridgestone Arena hosts the 56th Annual CMA Awards, Monica & Friends, Maren Morris + Jelly Roll, among others. Get the best of ice skating and live music at Scott Hamilton & Friends.
• At the Ryman Auditorium, Bono, The Smile (featuring Radiohead members), and Smokey Robinson will take the stage.
• Other tour stops include Lindsey Buckingham at CMA Theater and The 1975 at Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

🎤 Hometown heroes

• Soccer Mommy, Rayland Baxter, and Nordista Freeze’s Space Prom are coming to Brooklyn Bowl.
• If you’ve been a part of Nashville’s rock scene for a while, JEFF the Brotherhood and Diarrhea Planet’s EXIT/IN shows are likely on your radar + Lilly Hiatt and Adia Victoria will also perform on the Rock Block.
• For an intimate concert experience — we’re talking up to ~250 guests — catch William Tyler + Marisa Anderson at Third Man Records’ The Blue Room.

🎤 Holiday happenings

• Pentatonix and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will take over Bridgestone Arena in December.
• Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s 12-show residency, Brett Eldredge, and LeAnn Rimes are among the many festive concerts.
• Don’t forget about holiday happenings at the Nashville Symphony and the Opry + Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Mike Farris at CMA Theater.
• Close out 2022 with Widespread Panic and Old Crow Medicine Show. Other indoor concerts on New Year’s Eve include Sierra Ferrell’s “New Year’s Eve Circus Spectacular” show at Brooklyn Bowl and 80s cover band Guilty Pleasures at 3rd & Lindsley.

• Southern Avenue | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $35+ | The Memphis-based, Grammy-nominated group will be joined by special guest opener Leah Marlene. 🎶
• Halloween at the Market | Fri., Oct. 28-Sat., Oct. 29 | Times vary | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Wear your favorite costume to the market + enjoy live music, inflatables, bilingual storytime, and a hay bale maze.
• Boo at the Zoo | Fri., Oct. 28-Sun., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Nashville Zoo | $18+ | This weekend is your last chance to enjoy trick-or-treating and special animal shows.

• William Edmondson Arts + Culture Festival | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1450 14th Ave. S. | Free | The inaugural festival honoring the late Nashville artist William Edmondson will feature a full day of music, dance, and hands-on creative activities for children and adults. 🎨
• PumpkinFest | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Main Street, Downtown Franklin | Free | Expect a full day of autumn-inspired food and drinks, children’s activities, live music, and costume contests for pets and families.

• Creative Zone: Masks! | Sun., Oct. 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | The museum will provide supplies to create your own mask just in time for Halloween.
• Montgomery Bell Academy - Admission Preview Day | Sun., Oct. 30 | 2 p.m. | Montgomery Bell Academy, 4001 Harding Rd. | Free | Visitors are invited to take a tour of the campus and meet with educators.*

• Monster Movie Monday | Mon., Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Spend Halloween night on the rooftop watching the original “Ghostbusters.” 🎥
• Nashville Design Week | Mon., Oct. 31-Fri., Nov. 4 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | The 5th annual event is dedicated to all types of design industries — from architecture and interiors to graphic, landscape, and fashion.

• An Evening with Nicolle Galyon | Tues., Nov. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | $26+ | Join singer-songwriter Nicolle Galyon for a special evening of songs and storytelling — special guests include Mackenzie Carpenter, Carter Faith, and Walker Hayes, among others.

• Hunter-Gatherer: Columbia’s very first microbrewery is still going strong, known for elevated American dishes and house-brewed beers.
• Coa Agaveria y Cocina: Columbia’s upscale Mexican destination for bold flavors and tasty cocktails.
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• Pinky Ring Pizza is now open for business in Madison — 414 Gallatin Pk. S. The restaurant serves up New York-style specialty pies, small bites, and a variety of cider and beer (including non-alcoholic options). We’ve got our eyes on the seasonal focaccia with whipped ricotta. 🍕

• The Grilled Cheeserie announced it will close its Hunters Station location in East Nashville on Mon., Oct. 31. The decision comes as the owners “have been given the opportunity to regain full control of [the] company.” The Hillsboro Village location and food truck will remain in operation.

• So nice he’s playing twice. George Strait has added a second show at Nissan Stadium with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. The country legend will take over the venue on Fri., July 28, in addition to a show the following night. Tickets for both dates go on sale Fri., Nov. 4. 🎟️

• Metro Parks is searching for a tree — a 30-40-ft Norway Spruce — to place at Public Square Park this holiday season. The department will cut down the tree, grind out the stump, and plant a replacement if desired. Have a tree that fits this description? Contact Randall Lantz at Metro Parks. (WTVF)

• Stone Bridge Lofts broke ground this week in Goodlettsville at 619 N. Main St. As we previously reported, the project received ~$32 million from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund and will feature 311 “attainably-priced” apartments starting at $999 per month + 11,200 sqft of commercial and retail space. 🏗️

• Alan Jackson will receive the 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Jackson will accept the honor during the 56th Annual CMA Awards — broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena on Wed., Nov. 9. The most recent recipients include Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride. (Billboard)

• The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has named Hal Cato as its new CEO effective Mon., Nov. 14. Cato previously served as the CEO of Nashville’s Thistle Farms Inc. and will succeed Ellen Lehman, who announced her retirement earlier this year. (The Tennessean)

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