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• The schedule includes 12 Saturday home dates.
• The Preds have eight home games in November, the most in a single month this season.
• The team’s longest homestand — in both November (Nov. 11-22) and February (Feb. 27-March 2) — is five games.

Your must-bring arena items

• Your ticket. Download or update the Nashville Predators mobile app for the latest game day info + seamless mobile ticketing.
• A clear sling bag or clear purse to breeze through security.
• Preds gear. If your wardrobe is sorely lacking in team spirit, shop this classic fitted ball cap and this Filip Forsberg jersey.

Game time tips

• Take a free BEEP shuttle from Nissan Stadium’s Lot D when you have game day tickets.
• Bookmark promotions and theme nights.
• Score these rewards around town when the Preds score big.
• Explore fan experiences throughout the season, which benefit the Nashville Predators Foundation.

• 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.”

• 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.
• Opry Country Classics | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $40+ | Special guests Mandy Barnett, Crystal Gayle, The Gatlin Brothers, and more will sing their own hits and timeless favorites.

• Common | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $31+ | Common will join the Nashville Symphony for a special showcase of his biggest hits.

• More Than Pink Walk | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7-10:30 a.m. | CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd., Franklin | Cost of purchase | Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk will raise funds to support breast cancer patients, research, and patient navigation services.
• Seasonal Blues Market | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12-5 p.m. | The Blue Room at Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Shop local art, used books, airbrush shirts, and more at this all-ages market.

• Cooking Class | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 3-5 p.m. | The Chef and I, 1922 Adelicia St. | $70 | Learn how to make elevated home meals.

• SweetMilk, a new concept from restaurateurs Pat Martin and Bill Darsinos, will soon open at 329 Donelson Pk. The breakfast and lunch eatery plans to serve buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, country fried chicken, and other Southern staples. Stay tuned for the opening date.

• Marathon Village is home to a new coffee shop and cocktail bar. Grandpa Bar is open daily for coffee and pastries (alcohol will come later) at 1501 Herman St. Try this: A latte made with house syrups such as lavender and Goo Goo.

• Beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m., Korean Veterans Memorial Boulevard will be closed from 1st Avenue South to South 2nd Street for utility relocation work. The closure will last through Tuesday, Oct. 10. Take note of the detour routes.

• The 7th annual Scott Hamilton and Friends skates back to Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19. This year’s theme is “A Salute to 90s Country” with performances by Trace Adkins, Deana Carter, Jo Dee Messina, and others. Tickets go on sale Friday.

• Grate news, cheese lovers. Greys Fine Cheese plans to host a grand opening for its Factory at Franklin location on Saturday, Oct. 21. Expect a variety of cheeses, charcuterie, imported foods, and local selections.

• FEMA plans to test is Emergency Alert system today, between 1:20 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.

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