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👟 Run, Music City, run

Lace up for these fall races around Music City
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Not only are both Music City Turkey Trot courses dog-friendly, pups can participate in the event’s first-ever Doggie Dash. | Photo via Music City Turkey Trot
Lace up your running shoes, Nashville — fall race season is sprinting into view. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone.

Note: All listed times are the start times of the first race.

Hustle for the House | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 7:30 a.m. | $24+ | Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood | This 5k and 1-mile fun run is designed for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities — and you can even register your pup for $10.

The Whiskey Run | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 7:30 a.m. | $54+ | 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy. | Choose from a half-marathon, 10k, or 5k with whiskey sampling at the finish line.

Nashville Predators Fangtastic 5k | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7 a.m. | Downtown Nashville | TBA | Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk or run near Bridgestone Arena — registration includes a ticket to a select Nashville Predators game and more.

Golden Pheasant Triathlon | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | Shelby Park and Bottoms | $55+ | Participants will kayak 2 miles on the Cumberland River, bike 8 miles on the Shelby Park greenway, and run a 3-mile loop around the park.

St. Jude Walk/Run | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m. | Nissan Stadium, Lot C | Set your own fundraising goal | Walk or run while raising money for childhood cancer research.

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All proceeds from the race benefit the nonprofit Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association. | Phtoto via @nashvilleoktoberfest

Nashville Oktoberfest 5k Bier Run | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 a.m. | Historic Germantown | $43+ | All runners age 21+ will receive a celebratory 20 oz. Oktoberfest beer.

Nashville Ultra | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7 a.m. (optional 5 a.m. start time) | Cornelia Fort Airpark | $120+ | This race offers 50-mile, 50k, and 50k ruck march options on the greenways in and around downtown.

Nashville 1/2 Marathon, Marathon & 5k | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7 a.m. | First Horizon Park | $49+ | You’ll be greeted by post-run entertainment beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Girls On the Run’s Fall Season Celebratory 5K | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 8 a.m. | Two Rivers Park | $40+ (adults), $30+ (children) | The GOTR Race Village will open at 7 a.m. with Happy Hair, face painting, coffee, selfie station, poster decorating, and more.

Racing ahead to the end of the year? Stay tuned for more info on turkey trots and holiday-themed runs.
Asked

What distance do you prefer to run, walk, or jog?
A. 5k
B. 10k
C. Half marathon (13.1 miles)
D. Marathon (26.2 miles)
E. Other
On your mark, get set...
Events
Monday, Aug. 28
  • Rock & Roll Monday | Monday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $10.50+ | Snack on popcorn and watch the 1984 rock music mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap.”
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • A Conversation with Mignon François | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 4-5 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St. | Free | Hear from The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon François about her entrepreneurial journey through Nashville’s culinary scene.
  • Tito’s Yappy Hour | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Waldo’s Chicken and Beer, 1120 4th Ave. N. #103 | Cost of purchase | Grab the pups and come hang on the patio for drink specials and dog-friendly swag.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Once in a Super Blue Moon | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Hit the trail and observe the moon from the highest point in the park — registration required.
Thursday, Aug. 31
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Vance Joy | Friday, Sept. 1-Saturday, Sept. 2 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $56+ | The “Riptide” singer-songwriter will be joined by special guest Dan Sultan.
Events calendar here
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Learn

Have you heard of OLLI?
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Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom — OLLI includes opportunities to go on group trips + outings. | Photo provided by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Are you over 50 and looking for a unique way to learn new things, develop new skills, and meet new people? Let us introduce you to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Vanderbilt University.

With a focus on the joy of learning, OLLI offers no-credit courses, programs, and trips to 50+ adults of all educational backgrounds who are seeking to interact with the world + community around them. To ensure the atmosphere stays relaxed, there is no homework, tests, or grades. Read: Pursue your interests without the pressure.

Most of the instructors are active or retired Vanderbilt faculty, meaning the instruction is top-notch. Here are some Fall 2023 courses we’re eyeing:
  • The Art of the Short Story
  • Birdwatching 101
  • Media and Politics in the Modern Age
  • Choral Singing
  • The End of Life and the Quest for Human Meaning
Want to learn more? See OLLI’s full class schedule to pick your courses. Fall registration opens today.
Learn more + register
News Notes
Edu
  • MNPS earned the top rating from the state for year-over-year student growth. This evaluation, called the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment system, measures a student’s progress independent of state testing performance. (The Tennessean)
Announced
  • Follow the yellow brick road… to the Fairlane Hotel’s next rooftop pop-up bar. “Emerald City at Fairlane” will transform the space into a “glistening green realm” inspired by the musical. It opens Saturday, Sept. 9 — one month before “Wicked” arrives at TPAC.
Pets
  • If you’re looking to adopt a pet this week, 100 adopters will receive $25 off their fees at Williamson County Animal Center. Through the end of August, adopt an adult cat or dog for $25 and a puppy for $60.
Traffic
  • The Nashville Symphony is rolling out five new parking options for the 2023-2024 season. Reserve parking in advance online with prices ranging from $10 to $35 per concert. The symphony’s upcoming season opens Satruday, Sept. 9 with special guest Béla Fleck.
 
Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars, kids

Nashville’s ultimate festival for kids returns to Centennial Park
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You never know who you’ll see at the Kidsville Family Festival. | Photo via Centennial Park Conservancy
Centennial Park will transform into the ultimate playground when Kidsville Family Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 23.

Plan ahead for a fun-filled day of activities, including live music, character meet and greets, inflatable games, face painting, and more. A few other highlights of the free festival include:
  • Reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
  • Nashville Public Library Puppet Truck performances of “Anansi the Spider”
  • Tap and ballet dance performances by Metro Parks Dance Division and photo opportunities with the cast of “The Nutcracker”
  • Family-friendly yoga class with Small World Yoga
  • Bach To Rock instrument petting zoo
  • Food trucks serving up sno cones, barbecue, pizza, and other bites.
The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Park’s Musicians Corner Amphitheater, located on the corner of West End and 27th Avenue North.
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