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• NMAAM Presents 615 Stories: Nashbro Records | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | Cost of admission | Panelists Regina McCrary, Everett Drake, and Tim Dillinger will discuss the impact Nashboro Records made on the music industry.

• Free Slice Night | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Five Points Pizza | Free | Get one free slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza from either Five Points location for customer appreciation in honor of the eatery’s 12th anniversary.
• Round of a Cause: Music Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2nd Ave. N. | Free+ | Join friends of the Nikki Mitchell Foundation for a special night of raising funds and awareness with performances by Matt Stell, Spencer Crandall, Sean Stemaly, and more.

• John Oates: An Evening of Songs and Stories Featuring Guthrie Trapp | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 8 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $54.80+ | John Oates, joined by standout Nashville guitarist Guthrie Trapp, will perform an intimate concert offering a blend of blues, folk, and hit songs.

• 2023 Southern Festival of Books Preview | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. | Free | Humanities Tennessee and Parnassus Books will preview authors attending this year’s festival — registration required.
• Opry Country Classics at the Opry House | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $47+ | A celebrity host will share stories and songs, guests will sing their own hits + timeless favorites, and a spotlight artist will headline the show.

• Bluegrass Under the Stars | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $65 | Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway will headline after a special opening performance by AJ Lee & Blue Summit.

• Fall Happenings: Spirit Strolls, Harvest Fest, Trick-or-Treat + more | Saturday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Oct. 21 | Times vary | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$16 | It’s Spooky Season at Shaker Village (a ~3-hr drive from Nashville) — browse their events calendar to plan a family-friendly weekend getaway with all the cozy fall happenings.*

• Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. Take part in local celebrations, including the AB Block Party.

• 69,507. That’s how many fans filled Nissan Stadium for the University of Tennessee season opener. The number broke the record for the largest crowd for a sporting event in the stadium’s history, bypassing the 2021 Music City Bowl’s crowd, which brought 69,489 fans. (WSMV)

• The second annual “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine,” a tribute to the artist, will take place across Nashville Saturday, Oct. 7-Tuesday, Oct. 10. The community can expect four days of shows, pop-ups, film screenings, and song circles. Review the schedule. (The Tennessean)

• This guacs our Monday. A taco and tequila concept will call the Gulch home sometime next year. Federales will open across from Albion in the Gulch — 636 Division St. Guests can also expect an outdoor patio and local art. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Vanderbilt and MTSU women’s soccer will face off at GEODIS Park on Sunday, Sept. 10 — marking the first collegiate match at the stadium. The best part? You can claim free tickets now.

• Tanger Outlets Nashville will host a job fair at the Southwestern Conference Center (2451 Atrium Way) on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The outlet mall will employ 1,000+ people and offer on-the-spot interviews across sales, administration, security, and more.

• Pin this. Dolly Parton joined the Pinterest world to share all things “Dollycore” style. The star’s boards are organized by color and each represent a different moment from her life (think: black — “Rockstar” + blue — “Painted on Jeans”).

• ICYMI, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Vanderbilt University’s fall classes are now open. Haven’t heard of OLLI? We recently introduced you to the no-credit, no-grades lifelong learning program for adults ages 50+ that puts the joy back into learning.*