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90º | 5% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:27 a.m. | Sunset 6:59 p.m.
 

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🍂 Feels Tastes like fall

Munch and sip your way through Nashville fall with these seasonal creations
A hot drink topped with cinnamon in a mug on a table surrounded by fall florals, decorative pumpkins, and a candle.
Order a Neighborlily seasonal item, then book your spot at the fall dried wreath workshop on Sept. 28. | Photo via Neighborlily
The season is changing and so are menus across town. Cozy up to these fall-inspired sips + bites.

Morning brews

Hey Pumpkin | Neighborlily | A take on the shop’s popular Hey Neighbor, this latte is infused with housemade spiced maple brown sugar syrup and creamy pumpkin + topped with fresh cinnamon.

Autumn Tonic | Elegy Coffee | The espresso creation boasts cranberry, rosemary, cardamom, tonic, and cranberry bitters. Bonus: Don’t leave Fido at home.

Toasted Yammy Latte | Honest Coffee Roasters | It’s back with notes of sweet potato pie, vanilla bean, and toasted marshmallow.

Pumpkin Cookie Frappe | White Bison | If pumpkin is your thing — this treat is blended with pumpkin pie sauce and warm spices + complemented with vanilla.

Golden Hour | Bongo Java Belmont | Savor the Nashville sunrise while sipping the latte featuring turmeric and maple.

Apple Bottom Jeans | Frothy Monkey | Order this playful spiced apple cider hot or iced — it’s made with cranberry syrup, cinnamon, sage, cloves, and nutmeg.

Two plates of pancakes with a white creamy drizzle and pecans next to two hot coffee drinks topped with cinnamon.

Pro tip: Brunch it up and pair Snooze’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes with the Pumpkin Martini. | Photo via Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Sweet treats

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes | Snooze, an A.M. Eatery | Flip for these pumpkin pancakes with a vanilla cream cheese filling topped with caramel sauce, a drizzle of sweet cream, and candied pecans.

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Praline | Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | This Thanksgiving staple has nutmeg and cinnamon in ice cream form, complete with marshmallow cream and a caramelized crunch.

Apple Pie Donut | Parlor Doughnuts | Bite into apple pie filling, then try the Salted Caramel or Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake donuts.

Evening bevs

Pumpkin Roll | TailGate Brewery | The full-bodied ale offers notes of sponge cake finished with pumpkin spice, cream cheese, and vanilla.

Head Shrinker | Hidden Bar | Expect apple brandy, Germain Robin brandy, DOM Benedictine liqueur, and apricot liqueur in this “Beetlejuice"-themed drink.

Oktoberfest | Monday Night Brewing | Don’t get it twisted — you’ve got to try this. The German-style Märzen highlights notes of toasted Bavarian pretzels and biscuits.
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 11
  • Profs & Pints Nashville: An Evening on Anesthesia | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Fait la Force Brewing | $17 | Dr. Jordan Yokley, assistant professor of anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University, shares the history, use, and physiological workings of anesthesia.
Thursday, Sept. 12
  • The Iberian Pig’s First Anniversary | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4-10 p.m. | The Iberian Pig | Cost of purchase | Celebrate one year of the restaurant with food and drink specials all night long.
  • Film Trivia Night Fundraiser | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $125+ | Teams of six to eight movie buffs will compete in three rounds of film trivia for a chance to win prizes.
Friday, Sept. 13
  • Racing into STEM | Friday, Sept. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | Cost of admission | Join INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden for a special reading of his new children’s book, “Josef’s Big Dream.”
  • Sunset Safari | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $85+ | Enjoy an evening full of unlimited bites from 40 restaurants, specialty drinks, live entertainment + up-close animal experiences at the zoo fundraiser.
Saturday, Sept. 14
  • Cheekwood Harvest | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood Estate and Gardens | Cost of admission | This year’s fall festival features three pumpkin houses, a scarecrow trail, and music in the beer garden every weekend.
Sunday, Sept. 15
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News Notes
Today Is
  • September 11, also recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance or Patriot Day. City officials will host their annual 9/11 Remembrance moment of silence at 7:45 a.m. this morning, followed by a ceremony and wreath laying at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
Announced
  • Another CBS series tapped Nashville for a fan experience. After “Survivor Beach Drop,” the network will host an event Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 at NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon celebrating a new season of “Fire Country.” Expect a show-themed house band, exclusive preview, and immersive activations. RSVP now.
List
  • Following Kisser’s recognition on Bon Appétit’s “Best New Restaurants of 2024" roundup, Kisser chefs Brian Lea and Leina Horii have now been named to Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs 2024" class. The pair were the only local chefs to receive a shoutout. Review the full list.
Talk
  • The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum invites you to its next concert and conversation, “Night Train to Lovenoise: A Generational Journey of Black Music in Nashville.” The free Saturday, Oct. 12 event includes a six-person panel discussion + performances by Levert Allison, Ca$h K, William Davenport, and more.
Watch
  • Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and more will perform for the “People’s Choice Country Awards” at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday, Sept. 26. Rather watch at home? The event airs live on NBC at 7 p.m. Fun fact: Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze is among the presenters.
Seasonal
  • Sidebar’s Halloween-inspired APOTHECA pop-up returns on Tuesday, Oct. 1. A $12 ticket, though not required, guarantees admission and grants you one complimentary themed cocktail. Stay tuned to the bar’s Instagram page for space and drink sneak peeks.
Eat
  • Dining out just got (even) better. Join Offline to explore locally owned restaurants every month + get money off your tab. Try your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*
 
Sports

Start your engines for race weekend

Your ticket to Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in downtown Nashville
An aerial view of Nashville Superspeedway.
The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix makes its stop at Lebanon’s Nashville Superspeedway from Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15. | Photo provided by Nashville Superspeedway
Don’t wave the checkered flag just yet. Whether you opted not to drive to the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix race this weekend after its temporary relocation to Nashville Superspeedway, or you didn’t buy tickets, you’re still in the driver’s seat.

What to see

Race weekend revs up with free Freedom Friday activities. The Hy-Vee Battle on Broadway begins at 5 p.m. between 1st and 2nd avenues with an NTT IndyCar Series pit stop competition. Burnouts follow at 6 p.m. along with military activations (6:45 p.m.), a seven-artist performance headlined by Brian Kelley (7 p.m.), and Brantley Gilbert’s “Tattoos” album release party at 9:30 p.m.
Where to tune in
The Buy
We’ve found the best game watching gear for your comfiest, rowdiest, most on-theme football season yet:

🏈 This chip and dip serving set is perfect for game night.
🏈 Impress guests with this novelty football ice cube mold for cocktails.
🏈 Create an instant couch cup holder with this no-spill drink holder.
🏈 Opt for a bamboo couch arm tray to hold snacks and drinks.
🏈 Shop this “Pardon the noise, we’re okay — it’s just football season” doormat.
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The Wrap
 
Skylar

Today’s edition by:
Skylar
From the editor
On this day 70 years ago, Swett’s Restaurant opened its doors for the first time, becoming the second longest-running meat-and-three in Nashville. Stay tuned — we caught wind that owner David Swett will be making a “special announcement” at the restaurant at 11 a.m. today.
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