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📲 3686 is calling

7 opportunities only available at the state’s largest entrepreneur conference
Five people sit in white chairs on a stage in front of of an electronic projector that reads, "3686 10th annual festival."
The annual conference celebrated its 10-year anniversary milestone in 2023. | Photo provided by Launch Tennessee
It’s no coincidence that the namesake of the state’s largest entrepreneur event points you right to Nashville.

The city is hosting the 3686 conference — a nod to Nashville’s geographic coordinates — for its 11th year from Monday, Sept. 9 through Wednesday, Sept. 11. Three days of specialty programming for investors, tech enthusiasts, and other entrepreneurs will draw hundreds of people from all over the US — but you’re in luck. There are still tickets available, and here’s a look at seven opportunities one will grant you:

1. All the mayors | Mayors from the state’s major cities — Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga — will discuss past successes and visions for the future of startups, as well as what challenges they are working to overcome as it relates to innovation in their respective cities.

2. The man behind shoes worn by Taylor Swift + more | Keynote speaker Stuart Weitzman, a famed shoe designer, will discuss his entrepreneurial journey.

3. Startup showcase | Attendees can get up close to interactive technologies brought by 10 innovative companies.

4. InvestTN pitch competition | Five startups will showcase their businesses to a panel for the chance to secure funding and accelerate growth via a cash prize for the winner and more opportunities through Launch Tennessee’s investment arm, InvestTN.

5. Investor-exclusive content | On Wednesday, expect investor-specific programming across various topics, including how Tennessee is positioned to capture the venture capital scene.

6. Partner pop-ups | Also on Wednesday, organizations and businesses will host workshops across Nashville. The day starts with a morning run and workshop topics cover marketing and how to capture an investor’s attention, just to name a couple.

7. One-on-one meetings | Last year, Launch Tennessee conducted 900 one-on-one meetings, which give entrepreneurs a chance to meet with other business people who may want to invest in their companies.
 
Events
Friday, Aug. 30
  • Hello Kitty Afternoon Tea | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1-3 p.m. | The Lounge at Blue Aster in Conrad Nashville | $40+ | Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary with a special tea service paired with finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones.
Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Songwriter Session: Monty Criswell | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 12 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Cost of admission | Hear from the songwriter behind Trace Adkins’ “Just Fishin’” and Eric Church’s “Hell of a View.”
  • POEtry: An Edgar Allan Poe Living History Event | Saturday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage | $40+ | Actor Charles Wissinger portrays Edgar Allan Poe in this performance, which also features literary-themed baked goods from Literary Flour.
Sunday, Sept. 1
  • Cage The Elephant | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $54+ | The band brings their “Neon Pill” tour downtown.
  • Labor Day Fireworks at Nashville Shores | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort | Cost of admission | Watch a colorful fireworks display over Percy Priest Lake after a long day playing at the water park — the show begins at dusk.
Monday, Sept. 2
  • Labor Day Cookout | Monday, Sept. 2 | 12-10 p.m. | East Nashville Beer Works | Cost of purchase | The East Nashville brewery will be cooking up brats, hot dogs, and vegan dogs in the beer garden.
Plan Ahead
  • Sunset Safari | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $85-$50 | Enjoy an evening full of unlimited bites from 40 restaurants, specialty drinks, live entertainment + up-close animal experiences at the Nashville Zoo’s premier fundraiser.*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • A three-tower development will break ground next month on the former Dairy Farmers of America site — 1401 Church St. The Motley’s construction, split into three phases, begins with a 26-story residential tower. Expect 326 units in the first phase, a plaza with ground-level retail, and amenities like a co-working space by 2027. (The Tennessean)
Biz
  • From Wedgewood-Houston to East Nashville, Killjoy announced it will relocate to a new building, likely by early September. The address hasn’t been released yet, but we do know the booze-free bottle shop is now offering delivery services on its website.
Shop
  • Ashwood 12 South continues to grow, this time with the addition of Todd Snyder. According to Metro permits, the NYC-based menswear designer will join previously announced tenants Reformation, Birkenstock, and more. (Nashville Post)
Traffic
  • NDOT selected 25 traffic calming projects for this fall from over 500 community submissions. Examples of calming measures include speed cushions, narrowing portions of the street, and traffic circles at intersections. See the full list of affected streets + review the prioritization graph.
Announced
  • NASCAR is taking another lap around Nashville Superspeedway in 2025. Officials announced the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series will return to the track for the fifth straight year May 30-June 1. More details will follow at a later date.
Environment
  • Urban Green Lab is partnering with 1 Hotel Nashville for a zero-waste culinary competition during Climate Week. Three local chefs will create masterpieces using leftover food from 1 Kitchen on Tuesday, Sept. 24. As for you? It’s all about watching things play out, then enjoying tastings. RSVP now.
Learn
  • Calling all lifelong learners. Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish. Ready to hone your skills between meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling? Get 50% off.*
Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
 
Transit

WeGo is pulling out all the stops

WeGo unveils new transit center in North Nashville
A view of two bus bays connected to an enclosed waiting room by a series of paved sidewalks.
The opening marks Metro’s second neighborhood transit center + it connects seven bus routes. | Photo via WeGo
Officials celebrated the new Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center with a ribbon cutting yesterday, and beyond its features, the goal is to reduce the need for transfers at the Elizabeth Duff Transit Center downtown.

The need

The $16.9 million development was designed to allow passengers a more direct route to non-downtown destinations by bypassing WeGo Central, thus decreasing travel time. It also includes 41% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation.

The features

From free Wi-Fi and real-time transit info to an air-conditioned waiting room and restrooms — here’s an in-depth look at the center’s design.

The history

Named for Nashville civil rights activist Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr., the North hub features historical elements highlighting the area’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, a video showcasing conversations with nearby neighbors, and a mural by local artist WOKE3.
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
The “Round Here Buzz” is that Eric Church will host another performance at his Broadway bar Chief’s on Monday, Sept. 30. The concert will air on his SiriusXM channel, Outsiders Radio, at 9 p.m. Plus, SiriusXM subscribers can win tickets to see the show in person — here’s how.
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