09.11.2023

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🪕 Coming to a Nashville venue near you

Get ready for five days of musical showcases at Americanafest

Musicians on a stage with purple, blue, and orange light hues during Americanafest's 2022 Americana Honors & Awards ceremony

Get your tickets to the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 20. | Photo via Americana Music Association

If you’re out on the town next week, chances are you’ll stumble upon the sweet sounds of Americanafest.

This year’s festival and conference — Tuesday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 23 — features over 200 artists and bands, 70+ panel sessions, and special events across 48 Nashville venues (read: there’s a lot to unpack). Here’s what to know as the 23rd annual event gets underway soon:

Americanafest 101

There are three ways to experience Americanafest: Conference + Festival Pass (access to panels, showcases, and all special events), Festival Pass (access to nightly showcases and special events), and general admission (first come, first serve tickets for venues not yet at capacity — typically $20-$25 per event).

Whether you have your pass in hand or you’re opting for the “I’ll take my chances” approach, download the mobile app or bookmark the schedule. It’s interactive and can be filtered by day, event type, and venue.

The festival’s hallmark event is the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Tickets are still available (it’s not included with passes). See this year’s nominees + honorees.

Nashville’s own The Wild Feathers will headline the Americanafest showcase at Musicians Corner.
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Photo by Rachel Moore

Free events during festival week

Put these happenings on your calendar and stay tuned for other events.

Americanafest Day Stage | Wednesday, Sept. 20-Friday, Sept. 22 | 12-5 p.m. | Eastside Bowl, 1508A Gallatin Pk. S. | WMOT hosts three days of live music with performances by Brandy Clark, Bobby Rush, Maggie Rose, and more.

The Buzz | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 12-7 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Visit Acme’s rooftop for a showcase by emerging West Coast Americana and country artists.

Musicians Corner x Americanafest | Friday, Sept. 22 | 3-9 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Celebrate the 25th anniversary of New West Records with performances by The Wild Feathers, The Secret Sisters, Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell Trio, and more.

Events

Monday, Sept. 11

Woodland Wine Merchant x Dino’s Popup | Monday, Sept. 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Dino’s, 411 Gallatin Ave. | Kermit Lynch Wine will also be at this pop-up featuring a rotating by-the-glass selection of wine from Champagne, Rhône, and Bandol.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $35+ | Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, known for their theatrical live performances, will be joined by Ministry and Filter.
Cuban Night - Empanada Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | Greys Fine Cheeses, 4101 Charlotte Ave., D130 | $100 | Learn how to make authentic Cuban empanadas from The Salty Cubana and Greys Fine Cheeses — tickets also include a welcome drink and copies of the recipes.
Work Perks Produce Day | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | If you work in downtown Nashville, come grab a free bag of fresh, delicious produce at the Nashville Farmers’ Market for Work Perks Produce Day.*

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Wayne Newton | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $18+ | Mr. Las Vegas himself returns to Nashville for an evening of music.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero | Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $36+ | The show features characters from “Encanto,” “Tangled,” “Moana,” and other Disney classics.

Friday, Sept. 15

Building Community, Continuing the Legacy | Friday, Sept. 15-Saturday, Sept. 16 | Times vary | Fisk University + Tennessee State Museum | Free | Rosenwald School alumni, historians, and the general public are invited to this two-day symposium exploring the history and legacy of the schools.

Events calendar here

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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Road trip idea: Columbia, SC for the new retiree

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South Carolina’s capital city offers great places to stay, like boutique hotel Graduate Columbia, and even more things to do. | Photo by Alice Kerley

Picture this: The kids are away at school (or have flown the coop for good), you’re no longer on the clock, and you’re ready to enjoy this time.

Pro tip: A 7.5-hour drive from Nashville, Columbia, SC is an ideal location for your next road trip. Here’s why:

Outdoor attractions, from high-energy thrills to serene parks and gardens
Signature fall events like Jam Room Music Festival and the SC State Fair — plus, SEC football
Golf courses for players of all skill levels
A wealth of arts and culture, from Trustus Theatre and the SC Philharmonic to the Columbia Museum of Art + more
A vibrant food and bev scene (including the city’s first riverfront biergarten)
Plenty of places to stay

Plan your trip

News Notes

Development

e|spaces will open its largest coworking office inside Music Row’s 17th & Grand — 1001 17th Ave. S. The 33,000-sqft location, which is expected to open in mid-2024, will occupy the building’s top floor and offer flexible offices, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms. (Nashville Business Journal)

Ranked

The Washington Post analyzed Yelp reviews to determine the best spots for various pizza styles in every state. Five Points Pizza (New York), 312 Pizza Company (Chicago), Dicey’s (Tavern), and more Nashville spots made the list. (The Washington Post and The Tennessean)

Sports

The Tennessee Titans fell 16-15 to the New Orleans Saints at yesterday’s season opener. Read a recap of the game, where Titans kicker Nick Folk put all 15 points on the scoreboard. The Titans face the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium on Sunday — tickets are still available.

Outdoors

East Nashville’s Shelby and Vinny Links golf courses will undergo renovations next spring, thanks to a $2 million donation to the Tennessee Golf Foundation. Of note, the 18-hole Shelby course was constructed in 1924 and is Nashville’s oldest municipal course. (WSMV)

Show

See WWE superstars in action when Monday Night Raw returns to Bridgestone Arena on Monday, Nov. 27. Raw’s current roster includes Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, and more — stay tuned for the official card. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 15.

Drink

Take a look and you’ll see… into this Wonka-inspired pop-up bar. The Cocktail Factory is now open at the Dream Nashville hotel with 10 themed drinks + sweet and savory bites. Try this: Everlasting Gobstopper made with tequila, apple pie syrup, cran, and gummy bear garnish.

Seasonal

A free-roam, immersive cocktail party returns to Green Hills’ J.B. Daniel House in October. The theme of this year’s Haunted Soiree is “The Volkov Possession,” offering guests two hours of live entertainment and up to five mini cocktails. Tickets are on sale.

Plan Ahead

TPAC’s 2023-2024 International Dance Series will feature the Tennessee premieres of “Momo” from Batsheva Dance Company and Mark Morris Dance Group’s homage to Burt Bacharach in “The Look of Love.” Plus, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its 65th anniversary season.

Sports

👀 More pickleball courts could be on the way

More pickleball courts could be coming to Nashville

Pickleball players playing on an indoor court

The Utah-based company is looking to bring more courts to Nashville. | Photo via The Picklr

From this Airbnb with a pickleball court to a Nashvillian competing on a new pickleball reality show, you could say Nashville has pickleball fever.

Now, the city appears to be in the running for more courts. The Picklr, a national indoor pickleball chain, is planning a major expansion that could include five new facilities in Nashville. While this is exciting news for players, it’s important to note that no official locations have been announced — yet.

This is where you come in. The company will launch a “Picklr Your City” initiative on Saturday, Sept. 23 for pickleball fans to help determine the next franchise location. Keep an eye on social media to participate.

In the meantime, we have your guide to pickleball in the Nashville area, including local courts, upcoming tournaments, and other tips.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

I have two more Americanafest events to put on your radar — one that’s free to the public and another open only to conference attendees. First, this Alan L. Mayor photography exhibition opened last week at Bobby Hotel (catch it now or during the festival). The other is a panel session on the influence and importance of The Band on Americana music.

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