A nautical history

Sailing into the future

• New park amenities, including public restrooms
• Recreation-focused retail — Think: kayak and bike rentals
• Meeting space and multi-purpose rooms
• Artist studios and creative micro-retail
• Administrative space for the Friends of Shelby Park team and the Arts & Business Council team
• Local art displayed throughout the entire footprint

Get involved

• Guest Chef Pop-Up | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 4 p.m. | Lauter at Southern Grist Brewing Co., 754 Douglas Ave. | Cost of purchase | The restaurant and Bare Bones Butcher team up for a special menu while supplies last.
• Titans vs. Steelers Watch Party | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 7:15 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Tune into the game via Assembly Food Hall’s projector screens and TVs.

• The Yazoo Comedy Hour | Friday, Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. | Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr. | Free | Have a laugh at this standup comedy showcase hosted by comedian Ben Sawyer.

• Nashville Public Library Literary Award Public Lecture | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. High School, 613 17th Ave. N. | Free | Hear from author Kate DiCamillo in conversation with Ann Patchett.
• TN Hot Sauce Expo | Saturday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy. | $11+ | Sample hot sauces, sip on craft beer, and watch “extreme eating challenges” on the Stage of Doom.

• Hot Chocolate the Park with Friends of Shelby | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Ln. | Free | Bring your own mug to this special bike riding event.
• As Long As You’re Asking: A Conversation with Jason Alexander | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Turner Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin | $100+ | Jason Alexander, best known for his “Seinfeld” character George Costanza, brings an evening of comedy, music, and conversation to the new theater.

• “American Graffiti” | Monday, Nov. 6 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $8.50+ | See the 1973 George Lucas film in brand new 4K restoration.

• JW Starlight: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience | Saturday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Jan. 6 | 5-11 p.m. | JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Ave. S. | $30-$40 | Journey aboard the JW Starlight and be whisked away on a 60-minute sensorial expedition across stunning landscapes complete with weather events, environmental surprises, craft cocktails, and more.*

• Cocktail bar Fable Lounge closed over the weekend, according to a statement from the owner. The bar, located near Centennial Park at 114 28th Ave. N., opened in January 2020.

• The Nashville Kats are back. Arena football returns next spring at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, with the season opener on Saturday, April 27. Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher will be the team’s chief adviser. (WSMV)

• Nashville once again ranked as the top market for real estate prospects in the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report. Nashville is described as a “supernova city,” meaning it continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets in the US. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Concierge medical service MD² has expanded to Nashville. Two Nashville physicians will care for 50 families each and be available 24/7 for patient care at home, work, or the company’s office in Green Hills. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Pancake Pantry’s downtown location (220 Molloy St.) will transform into an “Elf"-themed holiday pop-up bar — Buddy’s Bar. Starting Thursday, Nov. 9, guests can order breakfast dishes like Spaghetti & Syrup (pancakes served “spaghetti style”) and 14 special drinks. Check out the menu.

• Book it to the Nashville Zoo the next two Saturdays (Nov. 4 + Nov. 11) for Celebrate Reading days. Follow the “story map” for storybook readings throughout the zoo + special animal encounters. Bonus: Donate a new or “like new” children’s book for complimentary attraction tickets.

• The Store, founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, will debut a toy store this holiday season for ~400 children. The four-week donation campaign launched via Amazon Wish List and will run through Friday, Dec. 1.

• Tickets are now on sale for two racing events — the 83rd Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park (Saturday, May 11) and the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway (Sunday, June 30).

• Metro Parks is searching for a tree — a 30- to 40-ft Norway Spruce — to place at Public Square Park this holiday season. The department will cut down the tree, grind out the stump, and plant a replacement if desired. Have a tree that fits this description? Contact 615-862-8400.

• TDOT has announced its third annual No Trash November initiative, a month-long effort that encourages residents to participate in cleanup events. This year, the initiative’s goal is to remove 50,000 pounds of litter from roadways across the state. Find a local cleanup event.

• The repurposed Perkins-Winstead Mansion will house an art museum featuring a rotating display of painting, photography, sculpture, artifact, and furniture exhibitions.

• Open green spaces, water displays, seasonal plant and flower exhibits, and formal gardens will span 3.5 acres.

• Lee-Buckner Rosenwald School, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Williamson County, has relocated to Franklin Grove for preservation. Visitors will be able to look at artifacts and discover stories from former students.