Where to dine-in

• The three-course, prix fixe menu begins with a “Taste of Tennessee” fall harvest board and ends with spiced pumpkin cheesecake.

• The $75 three-course, prix fixe menu offers starters of pumpkin soup, fall salad, or baked brie en croûte before your main course of holiday vol au vent, prime ribeye roast, or a traditional turkey plate.

• The Thanksgiving buffet features Southern takes on traditional holiday appetizers, entrées, and desserts + a kids corner with kid-friendly fare.

Where to carry out

• The barbecue joint’s menu offers two options — the Major Feast (serves 12-15 guests for $224.99) or the Small Gathering (serves 4-6 guests for $129.99). Items include a whole smoked turkey or half smoked ham with various sides.

• Leave the shareable sides to Char — like $20 chipotle smashed sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, and more. Plus, grab a whole pecan pie.

• Try this: Roast turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, whipped sweet potatoes with maple pecan marshmallow topping, and orange roasted carrots.

• Brittany Howard | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $56+ | The Alabama Shakes frontwoman and Grammy Award-winning solo artist takes the stage.

• CMA Awards Viewing Party | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 5 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Celebrate “country’s biggest night” with drink specials, live music, and a special screening of the CMA Awards.
• Author Event with Ginger Minj | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. | $48.80 | Ginger Minj discusses her new book, “Southern Fried Sass : A Queen’s Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little Extra.”

• Pizza Party at Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar, 401 Church St. | Cost of purchase | Top Chef alum Jamie Lynch unveils two exclusive pies at this monthly pizza party dinner series.

• Grand Opening: Mejuri Nashville | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Mejuri Nashville, 2803 12th Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Check out the in-store photo booth and enjoy an exclusive Five Daughters donut with purchase.
• Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. | TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $49+ | Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family, along with Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe.

• Weekend Brunch and Paint | Saturday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10:30 a.m. | 7 Fine Arts Studio and Gallery, 724 Merritt Ave. | $38.24+ | Get creative in the art studio and gallery while snacking on sweet and savory brunch items.
• Holiday Tree Lighting | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Nashville, 4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy. | Free | Join the new outlet mall for its inaugural tree lighting with a winter wonderland fun zone + a Nashville Ballet performance.

• Park Commons, a development in the works next to GEODIS Park, could house another Barista Parlor. The development by MarketStreet Enterprises, opening in phases starting next year, will also include 335 mixed-income residences and ground floor commercial space. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Thai Esane opened its fourth Middle Tennessee eatery, this time in East Nashville — 970 Woodland St. Expect menu items like what you would see from other locations, including the seafood monsoon and curry.

• Butchertown Hall’s sister concept, Mercado, will open this Thursday, Nov. 9 in Wedgewood-Houston — 625 Hamilton Ave. Think: Baja fish tacos, an oyster bar, tostados, frozen margs, and more + an outdoor patio space that seats 50 guests. Explore the dinner and bar menu.

• Five Daughters Bakery is expanding again with a permit for a new location in the Icon Building at 602 12th Ave. S. — a space formerly housing a Starbucks. The Gulch addition follows the donut spot’s May announcement that it was opening in Fifth + Broadway this fall. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Arnold’s Country Kitchen re-opens for Thanksgiving week with dine-in available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), plus reservations on Thursday (11 a.m.-1 p.m. + 1:30-3:30 p.m.). Contact the biz by email for Thursday reservations and stay tuned to Facebook for more updates.

• Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billy Strings brings his winter tour to Nashville for three nights at Bridgestone Arena (Feb. 23-24) and Ryman Auditorium (Feb. 25). Only concert-goers who purchase tickets for the arena shows are eligible for ticketing to the Ryman show.

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