10.03.2023

Today’s Forecast

88º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:43 a.m. | Sunset 6:28 p.m.

💸 That’s a lot of green

Bees, trees, and gardens: How organizations plan to spend $50,000

Drone photo of Nashville residents gathering around tents

Thousands of Nashville residents gather at Centennial Park for Earth Day each year. | Photo by Von Reisch Photography via Centennial Park Conservatory

Fun fact: If you were among the ~10,000 Nashvillians at Centennial Park on Earth Day, you helped sow the seeds for new environmental projects across the city.

Centennial Park Conservancy will allocate $50,000 from 2023 event proceeds for 15 initiatives — up from six projects in 2022 — in areas like beekeeping, tree planting, and STEM-focused education. Let’s dig into the details.

Plants + gardening

Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms | Remove invasive plants with the help of goats (think: Nashville Chew Crew)

Native American Indian Association of Tennessee | Establish a community garden in Southeast Nashville centered on native plants significant to the tribes that were historically based in Tennessee

Neighbors for Native Plants | Give away ~1,300+ native plants to more than 60 families

Friends of Mill Ridge Park | Establish “gateway gardens” at Mill Ridge Park

Crieve Hall Elementary School PTA | Update and revitalize Crieve Hall Elementary School’s on-site food garden

Inglewood Elementary School | Inglewood pollinator habitat labor

Turnip Green Creative Reuse | Summer 2024 gardening workshops, plant swaps, and volunteer opportunities

Nashville residents lined up at a tent — Urban Green Lab will help bring sustainability practices into Nashville classrooms. | Photo by Von Reisch Photography via Centennial Park Conservatory

Education

Urban Green Lab | Facilitate educator training sessions on bringing sustainability practices into the classroom

Nashville Tree Foundation | Plant 40 trees and educate 180 students at McKissack Middle School

Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center | STEM-focused environmental education programs in Metro Schools

Bees

Nashville Area Beekeepers Association | Annual care for 160,000 bees that reside in hives at Centennial Park

Stratford High School | Honeybee infrastructure, including fencing, landscaping, and cameras

Water care

Harpeth River Conservancy | Stream clean-up in Richland Creek and Mill Creek

Friends of Beaman Park | Water quality improvements and long-term water quality monitoring at Beaman Park

Cumberland River Compact | Expand the Residential Pocket Prairie program and promote “No-Mow May” for water quality and biodiversity

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Cat Yoga | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | The Catio, 2416 Music Valley Dr. Ste. 114 | $15 | Bring your own mat to this beginner’s level yoga class with over 35 cats.
2023 Nashville Film Festival | Tuesday, Oct. 3-Wednesday, Oct. 4 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price varies | “Flora and Son,” “A Taste of Things,” “Silver Dollar Road,” and more screen during the festival’s final days.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Nashville SC vs. Orlando City SC | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $17+ | Cheer on the Boys in Gold on Hospitality Night/College Night.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $12+ | The Preds take home ice in this pre-season matchup.
Gregory Alan Isakov | Thursday, Oct. 5-Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $49+ | The indie-rock and folk artist will be joined by special guest Shovels & Rope (Oct. 5) and Lucius (Oct. 6).

Friday, Oct. 6

Phish | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $78+ | The rock band will take the stage for three nights.
October Pasta-Making Class: Tortelli | Friday, Oct. 6 | 12-2 p.m. | Yolan, 403 4th Ave. S. | $175 | Learn how to make fresh tortelli from scratch before enjoying a three-course lunch with wine pairings.
Spooky Season at Shaker Village | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$15 | Don’t miss the spookiest time of year at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, with fun, family-friendly events like Spirit Strolls, hay wagon rides, and Trick-or-Treat.*

Saturday, Oct. 7

Justin Willman | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $43.50+ | Magician Justin Willman is the star and creator of the Netflix series “Magic For Humans.”
Brothers Osborne | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $50+ | The brother duo will perform downtown following the release of their self-titled fourth studio album.

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News Notes

Announced

Tickets are on sale for the 57th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Join hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning + this year’s nominees for the three-hour awards show at Bridgestone Arena. Remaining tickets are in the 300 level and start at ~$300.

Open

Two new businesses opened in the Franklin area — Cookie Co. at 330 Mayfield Dr. in Cool Springs + Sunrise Smoothie & Ice at 1111 Battlewood St. Cookie Co. offers six flavors per week, one always being its chocolate chip cookie. Sunrise serves a variety of smoothies and shaved ice flavors.

Seasonal

Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS returns Saturday, Nov. 18. For seven weeks, over one million lights will illuminate a one-mile walking path. Plus, there will be s’mores stations, a holiday marketplace, and other activities. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 16 to the general public.

Plan Ahead

Speaking of holiday traditions, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline this year’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.” See the action live at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (it’s free to attend) or tune into the five-hour live CBS special.

Travel

Nashville International Airport is preparing for an influx of travelers during the fall break season with peak days on the next three Sundays — Oct. 8, Oct. 15, and Oct. 22. These high-traffic days follow a record-setting Sunday, Oct. 1, when 42,417 passengers departed from BNA.

Family

Calling all tiny Titans fans — Tennessee Titans Junior Cheer program is back. Fans ages 6-14 will work side-by-side with the 2023 Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders to create an amazing pregame performance on the 50-yard line during the Spirit Week game on Sunday, Dec. 3. Boys + girls are welcome. Register your youngster.*

Wellness

Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*

Eat

🍽️ The table’s set

Check out Nashville eateries participating in Black Restaurant Week Southeast

A waffle cone filled with chicken and mac and cheese

Pro tip: Add mac and cheese to your Coneheads order. | Photo via @coneheadscw

Black Restaurant Week Southeast is going on through Sunday, Oct. 8 — and Nashville is a featured city. This week is all about highlighting African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisines — so be sure to include these participating eateries in your dining plans:

Coneheads, 1315 Dickerson Pk. | Chicken, shrimp, or cauliflower served in a waffle cone
Kingdom Cafe & Grill, 2610 Jefferson St. | Baked chicken, fried fish, and veggie plates
Slim & Husky’s, Locations vary | Try this: $12 signature Huskys all day on Tuesday
Sugaboat | Check the food truck’s Instagram for the latest offerings.
Supper Club on Belcourt, 2000 Belcourt Ave. | This new steakhouse opens on Friday, Oct. 6.
Vegelicious, Locations vary | Vegan versions of lasagna, barbecue sandwiches, and more
Willie B’s, 918 Buchanan St. | Stop in for dinner or weekend brunch.

We didn’t forget about dessert. Visit Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream and The Cupcake Collection for a sweet treat. Try this: The Roll Up Sundae from Rolled 4 Ever (Slim & Husky’s OG Cinnamon Roll with vanilla ice cream).

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

File this under “things that just make sense” for Nashville. Olivia Rodrigo and Sheryl Crow teamed up for a cover of “If It Makes You Happy” at the 90-seat Bluebird Cafe on Friday night. Watch the performance (swipe over to the second slide).

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