🐝 Be the change

🔌 Taking charge

• Writers in the Rye | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Pennington Distilling Co., 900 44th Ave. N. | Free | Enjoy an evening of music and whiskey with performances by Chris Canterbury, Gabe Lee, Davis Nix, and Adam Schwind.

• Hank’s 100: A Concert in Celebration of Hank Williams | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 3:30 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Charlie McCoy, Suzy Bogguss, Laura Cantrell, Della Mae, and more will perform in celebration of the late Hank Williams on what would have been his 100th birthday.
• Guided Meditation | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | $5+ | Enjoy a meditation practice in the art galleries and bring along a journal for reflections.

• Sumner Food & Wine Festival | Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 | Times vary | Sanders Ferry Park, 513 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville | $55+ | Some of the featured food and beverage vendors include Sea Salt, Slow Burn Hot Chicken, and MyStory Wine Company.
• Firebird | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater, 525 Deaderick St. | $57.50+ | “Year of the Rabbit” will be accompanied by Jiří Kylián’s “Un Ballo” and Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s “Firebird,” performed with the Nashville Symphony.

• Fangtastic 5K | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7-9 a.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $65 | Get excited for the 2023-2024 Preds season with a 3.1-mile walk or run beginning and ending at Bridgestone Arena.
• Fall StoryWalk Reveal | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Discover which story staff has chosen for fall and stroll along the nature loop at your own pace.

• Halloween Broom Making | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 1-2 p.m. | Harding House Brewing Co., 904 51st Ave. N. | $92 | Learn the craft of broom making with the option to pick your own broom corn, handles, and decorations.

• Tennessee Whiskey Festival | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $40-$125 | This whiskey and spirit-tasting festival features distilleries from TN and beyond, local chefs from The Bitter Alibi, Civil Provisions, and The Daily Ration, and live music.*

• Ocean Prime, an upscale dining option serving prime steaks, seafood, sushi, and more, will open at Nashville Yards by 2025. The restaurant will occupy 10,000 sqft at the corner of Church Street and Platform South, joining Crisp & Green + the forthcoming Bar Continental. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Welcome back, Love Peace & Phở. The Vietnamese cuisine concept has re-opened its doors following a two-month-long renovation. Visit daily (except for Tuesdays) and during happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pro tip: If you want free parking, click here.

• Alaska-based New Pacific Airlines will offer non-stop flights twice a week from Nashville International Airport to Ontario, California beginning Friday, Nov. 17. Flights depart Mondays and Fridays with one-way fares beginning at $200. (Nashville Post)

• The Oak Ridge Boys will make stops at the Grand Ole Opry (Nov. 11) and Ryman Auditorium (Dec. 12) on their “American Made: Farewell” tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. RSVP for fan updates + explore ticket options.

• Kisser, an East Nashville Japanese eatery, was the only Tennessee restaurant recognized on the New York Times’ Restaurants list. The publication specifically notes that every neighborhood would be “richer” with the addition of this local biz. The roundup highlights 50 places across the US.

• Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and nine former Titans players are among 173 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November, with the finalists induction ceremony slated for next August. (Nashville Post)

• A tail-waggin’ good time. Nashville SC is hosting its inaugural Pup Cup at GEODIS Park’s North Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The free event in conjunction with Mars Petcare and Pedigree’s Adoption Weekend features adoptable pups, player appearances, and a puppy match. Reserve tickets.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s. Test your hormones + walk through your results with a specialist with Wellcore’s $99 At-Home Assessment Kit.*

• Hello fall, we’re glad you’re here. Six & Main has everything you need this season from refreshing cocktails to cozy candles. Shop fall essentials.

• Last week, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.

• The Bentgo stackable lunch box includes two stackable containers, built-in silverware, and dividers to snugly fit food portions into individual compartments.

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