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🛻 A day trip worth the miles

Guide: Escape the city for a Leiper’s Fork getaway
A multi-level commercial structure with multiple shops and a rusty truck out front.
Beep, beep — when you see a charming strip of shops and restaurants, you know you’ve arrived in Leiper’s Fork. | Photo by NASHtoday
Nestled near the top of the Natchez Trace Parkway and situated thirty miles south of Nashville is Leiper’s Fork, an unincorporated village in Williamson County.

This charming community features a scenic stretch along Old Hillsboro Road, where historic buildings, restaurants, and antique shops welcome visitors from beyond its borders. After all, only a few hundred people call the area home.

Next up, let’s uncover the top spots to eat, shop, and explore.

An up-close perspective of a neon sign reading "Fox & Locke Live Music Tonight" and a tree with orange leaves in the background.

In the words of Fox & Locke, Grammy Award-winning artists have been known to show up on Open Mic Night. | Photo by Brent Moore via Flickr

Eat and drink

Whether you’re craving comfort food or a caffeinated pick-me-up, this community has you covered.
  • When it comes to food, Fox & Locke has it all: daily specials, weekend breakfast, and meat-and-three plates. Plus, don’t miss Open Mic Night on Thursdays and ticketed events.
  • The Country Boy Restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, meaning you can start the day with pancakes and return for a savory lunch.
  • If you come across a converted tiny home with the aroma of fresh coffee, you’ve arrived at The RedByrd Coffee Shop.
A grassy, wooded area near a creek (not visible) with people gathered around picnic tables and a large tent.

If you opt for Wines in the Fork’s self-guided tasting flight experience, expect a selection of four wines and to be surrounded by nature. | Photo by NASHtoday

Entertainment

Aside from food and shopping, make time for creekside tastings, a hidden speakeasy, and more.
  • Experience Leiper’s Fork creekside at Wines in the Fork, with options for a tasting room experience or sips in the creek when weather permits.
  • One of the newest (and most hidden) spots in Leiper’s Fork is The Tornado Room, a speakeasy-style space below The Country Boy Restaurant.
Where to shop + places to stay
 
Events
Monday, Sept. 30
  • Titans vs. Dolphins Watch Party | Monday, Sept. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall | Free+ | Watch the game on the North Hall’s big screen + enjoy food hall eats.
  • Nateland Live: Good, Clean, Funny | Monday, Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Lab at Zanies | $25 | “Nateland Live,” the brainchild of Nate Bargatze, features rising comics and the occasional surprise guest.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Ice Cream Cocktail Mixology | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. | Holston House Hyatt | $65 | You’ll learn how to make the Mayhem Margarita and Drunken Peanut Butter Cup cocktails, plus sample other flavors.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Nashville SC vs. D.C. United | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $12+ | Cheer on the Boys in Gold as the regular season winds down.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • CBS “Fire Country” Season 3 Premiere | Thursday, Oct. 3-Friday, Oct. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon | Free+ | Over the two nights, fans will be treated to live performances, an exclusive preview of Season 3, and immersive activations.
  • Dracula | Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Tennessee Performing Arts Center | $58.50+ | Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Paul Vasterling’s “Dracula” with the elegance of George Balanchine’s “Serenade” for a four-days-only double bill.*
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News Notes
Announced
  • Gooooooal. GEODIS Park was selected as one of 12 venues to host the FIFA Club World Cup next year. Clubs from around the world including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and more will play in the inaugural tournament starting in June 2025. Sign up for more information on tickets.
Coming Soon
  • Boozy ice cream is on its way to Nashville by way of NYC-based chain Tipsy Scoop. The biz, which specializes in craft cocktail ice cream, is eyeing an early 2025 opening at Sentral SoBro Apartments — 516 Lea Ave. In the meantime, Tipsy Scoop is hosting classes at Holston House.
Eat
  • The hospitality group behind O-ku and Oak Steakhouse is bringing another concept to Nashville. Indaco is expected to open next spring in Germantown at 1408 Adams St. If the menu is similar to the Atlanta outpost, expect pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian-centric dishes. (Nashville Post)
Concert
  • Billy Strings announced two nights at Bridgestone Arena (Feb. 28-March 1) + a Ryman Auditorium performance on March 2. Fans who purchase a ticket to one or both of the arena shows will be eligible to request tickets to the Ryman. Read the rules before tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11.
Kids
  • Centennial Park Conservancy’s Kidsville Family Festival, originally scheduled for Sept. 28, is postponed to Sunday, Oct. 27. Save the new date + brush up on what to expect at the annual festival.
Listen
  • Ready to silence the chaos and hear what matters? These next-gen hearing aids are here to crush the noise and put you back in control. With razor-sharp sound and a stealthy design, they’re your little secret. Hear the difference.*
Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
 
Seasonal

🎃 Orange you glad it’s pumpkin season?

Fall festivals, foodie events, and Halloween fun in Nashville
A farm with a pumpkin stand and shrubs in front of a barn reading "Walden Farm Est. 2000" on the front.
You’ll find us at the pumpkin stand. | Photo via Walden Pumpkin Farm
Jack-o-lanterns won’t carve themselves, but lucky for us Middle Tennesseans, we’ve got the pick of the pumpkin patch.

Nashville Fall Festival | Open through Sunday, Oct. 27 | 8687 Old Harding Pk. | General admission grants you access to the corn maze, and you can add on pumpkin picking and hay rides.

Gentry’s Farm | Open through Monday, Oct. 28 | 1974 Hwy. 96 W., Franklin | Have some fall fun with wagon rides, a corn field maze, a general store, a tractor playground, and mini putt putt.

Walden Pumpkin Farm | Open through Thursday, Oct. 31 | 8653 Rocky Fork Rd., Smyrna | Instead of purchasing Walden Bucks like in previous years, an activity wristband ($12) now grants access to hayrides, the corn maze, and more.

Honeysuckle Hill Farm | Open through Thursday, Oct. 31 | 1765 Martins Chapel Church Rd., Springfield | Explore 30+ attractions included with admission like the pumpkin train and zip line.
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Answered

On Saturday, we quizzed you on coffee
A black coffee cup filled with coffee and a marshmallow placed on a plate.
Did everyone have a brew-ti-ful National Coffee Day yesterday? In honor of the faux holiday, we asked you to identify a local coffee shop based on three clues. The correct answer was Honest Coffee Roasters.

Here’s a refresher on the clues:

1. This coffee shop has two locations each in Davidson County and Williamson County.

2. They serve a latte that shares a name with a former US president.

3. The name of the drink pictured above is “Toasted Yammy.”
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
“The Bear” actor and real-life chef Matty Matheson will sign copies of his new book, “Soup, Salads, and Sandwiches,” at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint’s downtown location on Sunday, Nov. 24. Tickets ($35) include a copy of the book and passed bites.
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