• Middle Tennessee Highland Games | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Sanders Ferry Park | $28+ | The annual event features live Celtic bands, athletic events, a bagpipe competition, kid’s activities, and food and scotch tastings.
• Nashville Home Show | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Music City Center | $10 | Craig Conover of “Southern Charm” will headline the event, which includes a marketplace of home products + services, displays for inspiration, and presentations.
• The Nashville Fair | Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $7+ | Head to opening weekend of the Nashville Fair for carnival rides, livestock shows, concerts, competitive events, and more.
• Nashville Cheese Festival | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Southern Grist Brewing Company - Nations Taproom | $89 | GREYS Fine Cheeses hosts this festival featuring over 20 cheesemakers, charcuterie, cheese-centric dishes, and a special beer brewed for the event.

• 10th Annual Free Slice Night | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Five Points Pizza | Free | Get one free slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza from either location during the eatery’s annual customer appreciation event.
• Apple Fest | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Breeden’s Orchard | Cost of purchase | Fresh apples, cider slushies, caramel apples, pie-eating contests, orchard tours — if it’s apple-related, you’ll find it at this festival.

• Head to Fifth + Broadway today, Sept. 7 for the grand opening of Little Words Project’s first Tennessee location. The brand is known for its bracelets featuring wearable affirmations and reminders. You can customize your own when you book a bead bar appointment.

• However you travel, the end of August brought a few changes on that front. Not only did WeGo unveil a new transit center in North Nashville, the city was awarded a federal grant that will bolster its EV charger network.

• Is Saturday for shopping? If so, make a pit stop at The Mall at Green Hills for its Beauty and Wellness Day. Multiple retailers are offering specialty discounts, including 25% off your purchase at Fabletics and a complimentary 15-minute service at CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty boutique.

• Petrichor, a new concept by Sump Coffee, is now open daily at Broadstone Berry Hill. 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.

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