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🍂 Don’t sweat the fall stuff

Fall festivals, foodie events, and Halloween fun in Nashville
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If you love to dance, be sure to visit the Monster Mash area. | Photo via Nashville Zoo
It’s almost sweater weather, Nashville. With cooler weather comes a bustling festival season in Music City. We’ve rounded up 30+ activities — consider this the ultimate fall bucket list.

Fall festivals

Artville | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1 | Wedgewood-Houston + Chestnut Hill | Expect 20 art installations and murals at this new visual arts festival.

Nashville Oktoberfest | Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | This family-friendly tradition features local breweries, live music, a brat eating contest, a 5k Bier Run, a Dachshund Derby, and much more.

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival | Saturday, Oct. 7 | Centennial Park | Enjoy a variety of entertainment, educational exhibits, and vendors honoring over 50 cultures.

Halloween Pooch Party. Photo by Wendy O'Barr. Courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.

Have you asked your pup what they want to be for Halloween this year? | Photo by Wendy O’Barr via Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Dog-friendly to-dos

Halloween Pooch Party | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Cheekwood | Dress up Fido for a stroll through the gardens + enjoy special treats from dog-friendly vendors.

A DOGgone Good OLD Time | Saturday, Oct. 7 | Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet | Bring the family (and your pup) to this annual festival supporting Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. Activities include costume contests and parades, a silent auction, food trucks, and dog-friendly vendors.

Food + drink festivals

Nashville Food Faire | Saturday, Sept. 30 | The Yard at oneC1TY | Shop from dozens of local vendors selling blended teas, handmade pastas, hot sauces, jams, and other provisions.

Nashville Brew Fest | Friday, Sept. 29 | First Horizon Park | The evening will feature over 50 breweries, 150 beers, food trucks, music, and lawn games.

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Spend a Friday night at the ballpark sipping on local brews. | Photo via Harding House Brewing Co.

Halloween happenings

BOOze at the Zoo | Thursday, Oct. 12 | Nashville Zoo | Guests will collect treats along the Trick-or-Treat Trail, sip on unlimited samples, and catch a Halloween-themed animal show at the amphitheater.

“Hocus Pocus” in Concert | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Watch the Halloween favorite as the Nashville Symphony performs the score live.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Multiple dates | The Parthenon | A string quartet plays Halloween-inspired tunes from “Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and more.
Fall for 26 more events
Good Neighbor Festivals
 
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Wednesday, Sept. 20
  • “Gilmore Girls” Trivia | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Fait la Force Brewing, 1414 3rd Ave. S. | Free+ | Channel your inner Lorelai, Rory, or Luke and put your Stars Hollow knowledge to the test.
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • Americana Portrait Sessions | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | Jeff Fasano and panelists will discuss his photography book, “Americana Portrait Sessions.”
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Meet & Greet: The Home Edit | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Draper James, 2608 12th Ave. S. | Free+ | Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer will sign copies of their newest book, “The Home Edit: Stay Organized.”
  • P!NK | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $54+ | The pop artist brings her “Summer Carnival 2023" tour to the stadium with special guests Brandi Carlile and Grouplove.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • InterNASHional Night Market | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition, 3310 Ezell Rd. | $40+ | The 3rd annual event will feature tastings from 20+ vendors and live entertainment.
  • Kidsville Family Festival | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | This family-friendly festival is filled with performances, crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, and more.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Open
  • Chago’s Cantina has officially reopened as Chago’s Belmont Cantina — 2015 Belmont Blvd. The restaurant, which features a new menu and interior design, is now operated by restaurateur Steven Smithing — the owner of Green Hills Grille and Mere Bulles.
ICYMI
  • In case you missed it, the Civic Design Center unveiled the city’s first permanent parklet outside of East Nashville’s Wilburn Street Tavern. Learn more about the winning design from Barge Design Solutions. (WTVF)
Coming Soon
  • The owners of East Nashville’s n.b. goods and Apple & Oak have teamed up for a sweet new venture. Lucky Rabbit, a candy shop, is slated to open in October at the Shops at Porter East. Stay tuned for the grand opening date.
Biz
  • Read up on two new bars opening in Nashville — Mark’s Place in Hillsboro Village (1602 21st Ave. S.) and Bar Riviera (604 Gallatin Pk.) out east. Mark’s Place will be a sports bar from the owner of Pizza Perfect + Bar Riviera is described as a “bar/nightclub” via a Metro permit. (Nashville Post)
Ranked
  • Sip, sip hooray. Diskin Cider has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice for “Best Cidery.” You can help the local cidery rank at the top by voting once per day through Monday, Oct. 16. The winners will be announced on Friday, Oct. 27.
Older Adults
  • Antsy to learn something new? Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Vanderbilt University’s no-credit, no-grades courses give adults ages 50+ the chance to pursue interests without the pressure. See our recs for the top five courses to take this fall — and register before classes begin in early October.*
 
Environment

Help clean up 15,000 pounds of litter

Help clean up 15,000 pounds of litter at this county-wide event
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Volunteer to remove litter from Richland Creek and other waterways, parks, and greenways. | Photo by @kkteren
Get ready to hit the streets and creeks for the Greater Nashville Litter Cleanup, a county-wide cleanup taking place the weekend of October 7-8.

The Tennessee Environmental Council — with the help of community volunteers, Metro Water Services, and other area nonprofits — hopes to remove 15,000 pounds of litter from streets and waterways during the event.

Before you dig out your water shoes or work boots, find the list of cleanup sites for 20+ parks, creeks, streets, and greenways — Richland Creek, Little Harpeth River, and Browns Creek Park, to name a few spots.

The goal is to have at least one cleanup in each of the 35 council districts, so expect the list of sites to grow between now and the registration deadline on Sunday, Oct. 1. Bonus: Individuals or groups wanting to organize an event can register as a cleanup leader.
Answered

Yesterday, we asked which alternative form of transportation you would like to see improve in Nashville. Here’s how you voted:

A WeGo bus drives in front of the Cummins Station building on a clear day. You can see JW Marriott in the background.

Let’s talk transit. | Photo via WeGo Public Transit

6% — Bikeability: Bike lanes, bicycle access, etc.
18% — Walkability: Sidewalks, pedestrian safety, etc.
63% — Public transit: Buses and trains
13% — Meh, I’m good with my car

Don’t forget: It’s Transportation Demand Management Week. Here’s how to get involved.
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The Wrap
 
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Who knew Nashville has so many pup-friendly fall events? Here’s one more to add to your calendar: Baxter Bailey & Company’s Boofest on Saturday, Oct. 28. If you don’t already follow the local pet store on Instagram, you’re missing out on some seriously cute pup photos.
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