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Try this: NASHtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
A bin is filled with orange + striped green pumpkins.
These bragging rights are definitely pumpkin to talk about. | Photo by NASHtoday
Carve some time into your schedule. We’ve got a festive contest for you to take part in this spooky season — the NASHtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Whether you planned to carve a pumpkin this season or not, this is your excuse to run to the nearest pumpkin patch or garden store, pick out your perfect pumpkin, and get creative. Don’t forget the carving kit.

The rules + details:

Create your own pumpkin masterpiece; carve, paint, shave, use stickers, or get creative in a way that is fun for you.

To make a submission, take a picture of your pumpkin + send it here, along with a title for your art, a short description, your name, and your email address. Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15.

While traditional pumpkin carvings and designs will be accepted, bonus points will be awarded to original and locally-themed designs. (Think: local landmarks, businesses, and icons.) Any submissions with offensive language or artwork will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 20. These finalists will go head-to-head for the chance to be crowned best jack-o’-lantern of 2023 — you, our readers, will be the ones to vote — and the winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 27.

Want some pumpkin art inspo before you get started? Here are a few no carve ideas, as well as some pumpkin carving pro tips.
📸 Your picture perfect pumpkin
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Events
Monday, Oct. 2
  • 2023 Nashville Film Festival | Monday, Oct. 2-Wednesday, Oct. 4 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of admission | This week-long celebration of film, music, and culture presents 125+ film screenings, a selection of post-film Q&As, and more.
  • ZHU | Monday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $53 | The musician brings “The Grace” tour to Nashville with special guest Noizu.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
  • A Tribute to Ronnie Milsap | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $35+ | “The Final Nashville Show” will feature performances by Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Justin Moore, and more.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • National Taco Day | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Chilangos Tacos is celebrating National Taco Day with $1.50 Al Pastor tacos all day long.
  • 615 Stories: Night Train to Nashville | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | Cost of admission | Join in on the discussion of Paula Blackman’s book, “Night Train to Nashville: The Greatest Untold Story of Music City.”
Thursday, Oct. 5
  • Oktoberfest | Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Von Elrod’s, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate at this annual event with steins of Märzen beer, a live DJ, pretzels + housemade sausages, and stein-holding contests.
  • Little Amal Celebration | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Gather with the community for an evening performance in honor of the 12-ft puppet’s Nashville stop.
Friday, Oct. 6
  • The Puppy Gulch Market | Friday, Oct. 6 | 4-7 p.m. | Noble Park, 333 11th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Shop from local vendors and artisans, enjoy free treats for you and your pup from NashBowls Açaí (while supplies last), and play with adoptable puppies from Nashville Humane Association.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • Metro Planning will consider a proposal to relocate a Kroger grocery store to the former site of the Belle Meade Theater — 4301 Harding Pk. Submitted documents suggest a 56,300-sqft store beneath a 236-unit residential building. The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 9. (Nashville Post)
Open
  • The owners behind The Pizzeria at Frankies opened Frankies 925 Spuntino — the team’s first expansion beyond NYC. The Italian-American eatery at 925 Cherokee Ave. offers salads, pastas, and classics like meatballs. The space features a garden + a specialty food store is in the works.
Coming Soon
  • Bad Idea, a wine bar and restaurant concept by sommelier Alex Burch, will open on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in East Nashville — 1021 Russell St. The menu will boast 125 (and growing) wine selections + dinner and late-night bites focus on small plates and shareables. (The Tennessean)
Sports
  • The Titans defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 Sunday. Derrick Henry passed Earl Campbell for second place in franchise history for rushing yards. The Titans defense also got to show off their dancing moves after scoring a touchdown. Check out their “Drumline” celebration.
Concert
  • Grab your “Whiskey Friends.” Morgan Wallen added two more shows at Nissan Stadium on his “One Night At A Time” tour. The singer-songwriter will now perform Thursday, May 2-Saturday, May 4 with special guests Nate Smith, Lauren Watkins, and Bailey Zimmerman. Register for tickets.
Transit
  • As of yesterday, WeGo transit will not make change for payments over the fare amount or accept old magnetic trip cards. Be sure to bring exact cash and download the QuickTicket app. Plus, the fall service change is here and major routes now run one hour later.
Finance
  • One platform is unlocking the $1.7 trillion “billionaires asset class” for everyday investors. Introducing Masterworks, an award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 13.9%, 27.3%, and 35.0%. Interested? NASHtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
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📚 The Banned Wagon is rolling into town

The Banned Wagon is rolling into Nashville with free books
A box truck with a "read banned books" graphic sits parked in a parking lot.
If you see a truck that looks like this one — you’re in the right place. | Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House
Banned or challenged books could see another chapter of life as the Banned Wagon makes a stop in Nashville on its tour across the South for Banned Books Week and Let Freedom Read Day — Sunday, Oct. 1-Saturday. Oct. 7.

Penguin Random House, The Freedom to Read Foundation, PEN America, and Little Free Library partnered together to give away free books to the community. Think: Titles like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “I Am Jazz,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Here’s where you can spot the wagon in Music City:
  • Where — The Bookshop, 1043 W. Eastland Ave.
  • When — Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • What — Select one book for free while supplies last (and don’t forget to snag a tote bag) + browse a larger selection inside the store.
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If you plan on heading to Oktoberfest at Von Elrod’s on Thursday (peep the events section for the deets), you’re in for another party favor. The restaurant and beer hall revamped its outdoor space — complete with shade sail-covered seating and a permanent food truck. Pro tip: Brunch is also served in the beer garden on the weekends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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