• Nashville Home Expo | Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | Free | Discover the latest trends in home improvement and chat with professionals — parking is $10 cash.
• Music City Jerk Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 1:30-7:30 p.m. | Music City Walk of Fame Park | Cost of purchase | The free-to-attend festival features craft vendors, live entertainment, and food available to purchase.
• 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour | Saturday, Aug. 17-Thursday, Aug. 22 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | This year’s 110-minute program consists of seven short films curated from the 2024 festival.
• Concert and Conversation: Mandy Barnett | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 1-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | The artist will share songs and stories in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her starring role in “Always…Patsy Cline.”
• Jazz on the Cumberland | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Cumberland Park | Free+ | Bring your lawn chair to watch the Seascape Quartet perform — $10 parking in Lot R and the first 250 cars park free.

• Marsh House x Michelle Weaver Patio Cookout | Friday, Aug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Marsh House | $46 | Charleston Grill’s Michelle Weaver kicks off the restaurant’s new collaborative dining series with hors d’oeuvres and drinks on the patio.
• Dinner & Music Under the Stars | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | $125+ | The annual event features local food and beverages, live music, a silent auction, and a celestial viewing once the stars come out.

• The Picklr, a fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise, plans to open south of downtown (3040 Sidco Dr.) and in the Nations (1111 63rd Ave. N.) sometime this winter. Both locations will have leagues, unlimited open play, tournaments, pro shops, and private event space.

• If you’ve ever dreamed of rushing the field at Nissan Stadium, the Titans Foundation 5k on Saturday, Aug. 24 is your chance. The 7 a.m. race winds through downtown and finishes on the 50-yard line. Participants get a T-shirt and a ticket to the Dec. 8 game vs. the Jaguars.

• The Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair is underway through Saturday, Aug. 24, and we’re wheely excited. After you’ve read our fair guide, check out this list of 60+ food vendors.

• West Tennessee-based Italian restaurant Villa Castrioti is officially open in the former Demos’ space downtown at 300 Commerce St. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At NASHtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Nashville our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Nashvillians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• There’s a reason The Loveless Cafe has been a Nashville staple since 1951. Bond with your boo over a plate of biscuit sliders — made with love, of course.
• If you want to keep the date night going, Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar offers a late night experience with specialty cocktails from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

• Unleash your competitive side playing rounds of pinball, duckpin bowling, and Skee-Ball at Pins Mechanical.
• Visit Bongo East for a part coffeehouse, part board game cafe when you choose a an activity from the curated lending library.