What everyone’s talking about:

The first three home games:

• Titans vs. Jets | Sunday, Sept. 15 at 12 p.m.
• Titans vs. Packers | Sunday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m.
• Titans vs. Colts | Sunday, Oct. 13 at 12 p.m.

A quick Nissan Stadium survival guide:

• Take a game day train ride, shuttle service, or water taxi via The Titans Express, InShuttle, and Nashville Water Taxi.
• Parking passes are sold out — here’s a list of helpful parking FAQs.
• Fans of legal drinking age can sign a pledge not to drink and become designated drivers for their group — you’ll get a token redeemable for free soft drinks at the concessions.

• Carnival Flamingo | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Flamingo Cocktail Club | $18 | Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing, face painting, and more at this 21+ event.

• In Store: Didi Jackson | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Parnassus Books | Free | Jackson celebrates her new poetry collection, “My Infinity,” in conversation with Candice Amich — registration required.
• Girlie Pop Comedy | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Lab at Zanies | $19 | Jamie Shriner and Shelley Gruenberg, self-described as “two confused and caffeinated millennials,” host this variety show.

• Musicians Corner | Thursday, Aug. 29-Saturday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Centennial Park | Free+ | The park’s outdoor concert series returns for the first weekend of its fall season with music, vendors, and Kidsville activities — Lucinda Williams headlines Thursday’s event.
• J.P. Graziano Lunch Takeover | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | St. Vito Focacceria | Cost of purchase | J.P Graziano of Chicago’s J.P. Graziano Grocery Co. will serve three specialty sandwiches on St. Vito’s bread.

• Whiskey, Wine & Wagyu | Friday, Aug. 30 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bobby Hotel Nashville | $183 | The four-course meal crafted by James Beard Award-nominated chef Donald Young will culminate with a special whiskey flight.

• Five Points Pizza 2nd Annual Market | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 12-7 p.m. | Five Points Pizza West Nashville | Cost of purchase | Shop vintage clothing, handmade goods, and original artwork while enjoying $8 happy hour specials and local brewery raffles at the 2nd annual market.

• Sounds Baseball vs. Triple-A St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | First Horizon Park | $10-$60 | See The Sounds take on their rival Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals) in the final series of the season, and enjoy giveaways, fireworks + family fun all week long.*

• Nigiri
• Cured salmon onigiri
• Hot karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
• Rare whiskies + craft beer
• Curated sake

• The Horn is eyeing a location near Vanderbilt (2059 Scarritt Place), according to Metro permits. The eatery, which has operated at 619 Murfreesboro Pk. for the past decade, is known for its Somali chai, coffee, and sambusas. (Nashville Business Journal)

• James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-starred chef Tony Mantuano + Cathy Mantuano will no longer oversee Yolan’s food menu and wine program after this weekend. The Mantuanos have been with The Joseph’s fine dining restaurant since it opened. Chefs Selim Ulker and Jeff Axline will take over. (Nashville Business Journal)

• East Nashville’s Lucky Rabbit candy shop is closing soon. According to a social media post, shoppers can buy a backpack for $26 + everything that fits inside (candy, soda, and merch) is 40% off. The shop at 725 Porter Rd. is open through at least Sunday, Sept. 1.

• Wheels up. Beginning Thursday, March 6, Southwest Airlines will offer daily nonstop service connecting Nashville to Palm Beach International Airport. (WKRN)

• Waldo’s Chicken & Beer is expanding its Williamson County footprint with a new location this fall at 7238 Nolensville Rd. The restaurant’s seventh Nashville-area location will have a heated and covered patio, indoor seating for ~80 people, a full bar, and drive-thru service.

• Blood Assurance announced that “all blood types are urgently needed” as we approach Labor Day weekend. Donors who give through Tuesday, Sept. 3 will receive a $20 e-gift card. Find a donor center or mobile unit or call 800-962-0628 to set up an appointment.

• A record-breaking 861,425 attendees visited this year’s Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair. It marks the highest-attended fair in its history and an increase of 122,100 guests from last year. Up next: The Nashville Fair.

• Have you heard? Nashville’s new luxury townhome rental community is now leasing. Oxenfree WeHo offers three- and four-bedroom multi-level townhomes, elevated community amenities (like one of the city’s largest private amenity lawns and a resort-style pool), on-site property management, and 24/7 maintenance. Book a tour.*

• Small business owners, financial hurdles should never stand in the way of your success. Visit BusinessLoans.com to compare personalized financing offers + unlock funding to fuel your goals.*

• “The Nations Run Club! We meet every Monday at Southern Grist for a run in the neighborhood at 6:30 p.m. Love seeing friends each week for a healthy habit!” — Lindsay M.
• “Peachtree Neighborhood Grill. The neighborhood group holds socials there and we get to meet new neighbors! The owners are always so welcoming of everyone!” — Monica W.
• “TPAC. I’m a season ticket holder for Broadway shows, Nashville Ballet, and Nashville Rep! It’s a little bit of a home away from home and brings me so much joy.” — Veronica D.
• “We spend many of our weekends at Cedar Creek Yacht Club on Old Hickory Lake with our boating family. Friends from all over Middle Tennessee are members. We have a restaurant, outdoor church, pavilion, pool, tennis, volleyball, and pickleball courts. Our life-long friends are there with us.” — Deborah G.