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Brian Callahan will lead the Titans at Nissan Stadium this season — and you can help pack the stands at the first preseason home game. | Photo by @followcurt
Welcome to a new month, Nashville. Take a look at some of the biggest festivals, games, and events coming up on our community calendar.

Way Late Play Date: CSI | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $40 | Help solve a “whodunit” using different methods of forensic analysis at this 21+ event.

Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 6 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $159+ | Cheer on the Titans at two preseason home games, first against the 49ers, and later vs. the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Tomato Art Fest | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | Five Points, East Nashville | Free+ | The festival brings in tomato lovers of all ages with themed art, contests, live music, a parade, and other family-friendly activities.

BIG3 2024 | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 12 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $51+ | The three-on-three basketball league founded by Ice Cube is in town for the playoffs.

An outdoor music festival stage with purple strobe lights illuminating into the crowd and the Tennessee State Capitol atop a hill in the background.

Deep Tropics lights up Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. | Photo by Em Walis via Deep Tropics

Deep Tropics | Friday, Aug. 16-Saturday, Aug. 17 | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy. | $125+ | The eco-friendly festival offers music, art, and style experiences.

PBR: Nashville Stampede Days | Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $35+ | Cheer on the Nashville Stampede at their third annual homestand.

Music City Jerk Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 1:30-7:30 p.m. | Walk of Fame Park, 121 4th Ave. S. | Free+ | The festival features craft vendors, live entertainment, and Jamaican jerk and Caribbean food available for purchase.

Summer Shakespeare | Thursdays-Sundays, Aug. 29-Sept. 22 | The Yard at ONEC1TY, 8 City Blvd. | $10+ suggested donation | Arrive early for a pre-show lecture and concert before settling in for one of Shakespeare’s most joyful romantic comedies, “As You Like It.”
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What’s your can’t-miss event in August?
A. Titan Up — you’ll find me at one or both preseason matchups.
B. I’m ripe for Tomato Art Fest.
C. A relaxing afternoon play is more my speed, so I’m looking forward to Summer Shakespeare.
D. Other
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Block Buster & Chill: “The Princess Bride” | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8 p.m. | Bode Nashville, 401 President Ronald Reagan Way | Free+ | Bring your own blanket to the outdoor movie series — food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Friday, Aug. 2
  • James Austin Johnson | Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Zanies Comedy Club, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $34+ | The “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Nashville native takes the stage for five comedy shows.
  • Four Walls x Lyaness: World’s Best Bars Pop-up | Friday, Aug. 2-Saturday, Aug. 3 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Cost of purchase | Four Walls Nashville, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd. | Four Walls hosts award-winning London cocktail bar Lyaness for cocktails inspired by the Frist Art Museum’s “Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous” exhibition.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Thirty Seconds To Mars | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $54+ | The rock band fronted by actor Jared Leto will be joined by three opening acts: AFI, Poppy, and KennyHoopla.
  • Nékter Juice Bar Grand Opening | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nékter Juice Bar, 185 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville | Cost of purchase | Enjoy $5 juices and smoothies all day + freebies for the first 100 guests.
Sunday, Aug. 4
  • Nashville Women’s Football Open Workout | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 9-11 a.m. | 1400 14th Ave. S. | Free | The Music City Mizfits invite women ages 18 and older to showcase their skills on the field as the team builds its roster for the upcoming 2025 season.
Monday, Aug. 5
  • “Back to Brat” Party | Monday, Aug. 5 | 5-11 p.m. | White Limozeen, 101 20th Ave. N. | Free+ | Nashville DJs will be spinning music by Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter at this rooftop party.
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned polling location. Need a ballot refresher? Take a look at our election guide.
Coming Soon
  • Goodfellas Pizzeria, a Lexington-based New York-style pizza joint, is coming to 1116 Grundy St. — next to Pins Mechanical and Puttshack. The restaurant, which plans to open in early 2025, operates a speakeasy-style concept named Wiseguy Lounge within its locations. (Nashville Post)
Development
  • LA-based restaurant Craig’s is moving forward with its Nashville expansion plans. According to a $5.4 million permit, the business will add a second level to the The Chef & I’s former space at 611 9th Ave. S. Menu offerings include pasta, pizza, and meat dishes. (Nashville Business Journal)
List
  • Yelp ranked East Nashville’s Noko as the best new restaurant in the South. The dinner and Sunday brunch spot received praise for its popular tuna crispy rice and burnt ends lettuce wraps. A-Roi by Smiley Thai also landed on the list at No. 7.
Transit
  • WeGo Star will once again transport fans to all Titans home games, beginning with the preseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Aug. 10. The train arrives downtown one hour before kickoff + departs Riverfront Station one hour after the game ends. Roundtrip tickets ($15) are on sale now.
Arts
  • Belmont’s College of Music and Performing Arts announced its 2024-2025 performance schedule. This season features a lineup of 15+ musicals, guest artists, dance shows, and theater productions, including “All Shook Up” and “Pride and Prejudice.”
Plan Ahead
  • Nashville Zoo’s Sunset Safari takes place Friday, Sept. 13 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. The annual event features unlimited samples from 40+ Nashville restaurants, spirits brands, bakeries, and coffee shops, as well as animal encounters, live music, and fire dancing. Tickets are on sale.
Shop
  • Get more from your Costco membership — this week only, get a $40 digital Costco shop card and $60 off an order of $200+ on Costco.com when you buy an Executive Membership on our deals site.*
 
Biz

☕ It’s a frothy summer

Cool beans: How you can celebrate 20 years of Frothy Monkey
A coffee shop's exterior with a red and yellow sign reading "Frothy Monkey."
It’s patio season year-round at Frothy Monkey’s 12 South location. | Photo via Frothy Monkey
Frothy Monkey is raising a latte to two decades in business.

It’s been 20 years since Frothy Monkey opened in a 1,200-sqft bungalow at 2509 12th Ave. S. Since then, it’s transitioned from a coffeehouse to an all-day cafe with four Nashville locations and five more beyond county and state lines, plus a wholesale bakery.

In honor of this milestone, visit the 12 South location on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. for the Friends of Frothy 20th Year Homecoming Bash (psst — scroll halfway down the page to see what the cafe looked like in 2004).

Here’s what you can expect:
  • Music by Friday Night Funk Band, Sugadaisy, Bee Taylor, and Sammy Ariaga with DJ Dads Be Drinkin’ spinning records between sets
  • A full bar and food available to purchase from Nicoletto’s and Edley’s BBQ
  • Kid-friendly activities
The rain-or-shine party will be hosted in the back parking lot. Tickets are $10 and kids 12 and under get in free.
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Heads up if you live in the Nations or nearby: Cheap Charlie’s is no longer operating its West Nashville food truck after expanding to the area in April 2023. If the craving strikes, the owner plans to continue business in East Nashville at 1101 Woodland St.
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