• Turnip Green Creative Reuse’s DIY tabletop parklet station
• Street mini golf
• A DJ and dance floor
• Food by Bad Luck Burger Club + Wilburn Street Tavern

What’s this mean for the future?

• Songwriter Night: A Nashville-Inspired Musical Comedy | Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | The Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pk. | $25 | This musical with 14 original songs follows two aspiring country singers who meet and navigate their feelings for each other.

• Bark ‘n Splash Bash | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill | $20 | Pups will have the chance to paddle and play at this event supporting Williamson County Animal Center.
• Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival | Saturday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Sanders Ferry Park, 513 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville | $10+ | The annual event features live Celtic bands, athletic events, a bagpipe competition, Scottish food and tastings + kids activities.

• Titans vs. Saints Watch Party | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 12 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway, Nashville | Free | Watch the Titans’ season opener on Assembly Food Hall’s projector screens and TVs.
• Logan Ledger In-store Performance & Signing | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 2 p.m. | The Groove, 1103 Calvin Ave. | Free | Join the record store for a special backyard performance celebrating Logan Ledger’s new album, “Golden State.”

• Atelier French White Wine Tasting | Monday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Midtown Corkdorks Wine, Spirits, Beer, 1610 Church St. | $20 | This tasting will take you on a journey through the diverse regions of France.

• Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Señora Rachel Rodriguez | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 10:30-11 a.m. | Nashville Public Library, Hermitage Branch, 3700 James Kay Ln. | Free | Little ones will learn about Hispanic culture through stories, music, and dance with Rachel Rodriguez.
• STEAM Night Museum Tour | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | This tour will help you see the 1897 Centennial Exposition, highlights of the permanent collection of paintings, and temporary exhibitions currently on display with an archaeologist’s eye.

• Chef Sean Brock is replacing The Continental with a bar concept inspired by a Japanese “kissa” (cafés known for playing jazz). Bar Continental will open in a few weeks and spin over 5,000 vinyl records. The Continental’s last service will be on Sept. 17. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Like the songwriters that pass through it, The Bluebird Cafe will finally tell a story of its own. “Bluebird,” inspired by the Nashville landmark, is in the works. Details like the musical’s timeline and cast will be released at a later date. (Deadline)

• Organizers revealed the participating galleries for Artville’s Community Art Show Preview Party. The show on Thursday, Sept. 28 features works from 100+ local artists and eight galleries, including Artbeat, Elephant Gallery, The Forge, and more. Get tickets.

• Hey Nashville SC fans. Take part in WeGo Transit’s express bus pilot program for an $8.50 round-trip ride to four regular season matches (read: hassle-free parking). Review the schedule.

• Sugar, we’re going down to Bridgestone Arena. Fall Out Boy brings their “So Much For (2our) Dust” tour to the venue with special guests Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan, and CARR on Sunday, March 31. Tickets go on sale next Friday.

• “All for the Hall,” a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, returns to Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 5 with co-hosts Keith Urban and Vince Gill. Other performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Jordan Davis, and more. Tickets go on sale next Friday.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will commemorate the late Hank Williams’ 100th birthday with a concert in CMA Theater on Thursday, Sept. 21. Fans can expect performances by Suzy Bogguss, Laura Cantrell, Rodney Crowell, and more. Get tickets.

• The Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 57th annual award show on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Lainey Wilson is nominated for nine awards — the highest of any artist this year. Other nominees include Jelly Roll (five) + Luke Combs and HARDY (four). See the list.

• The Chicago Bulls are traveling to Nashville for a portion of their training camp ahead of the 2023-2024 season. The team will meet at Belmont University’s Crockett Center at the beginning of October. (Sports Illustrated)

• Ticket holders will begin at Halcyon Bike Shop — 2802 12th Ave. S. — before walking, biking, or driving the self-guided tour. Pro tip: Parking at each home is limited.

• The tour is ~2.3 miles and highlights seven participating historic homes.

• Through today, pre-sale tickets cost $15. Prices increase $5 the day of the event.

• Aside from appreciating the charming homes in the area, the 12 South Home Tour is the neighborhood’s largest fundraiser and helps support other event favorites like the Halloween parade + beautification projects.