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86º | 9% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:46 a.m. | Sunset 6:24 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Before we get into what’s occupying your calendar this weekend, we wanted to remind you that a few fall festivities originally planned for last weekend were rescheduled for later this month due to severe weather. Nashville Farmers Market’s Fall Ball, Y’all will return Saturday, Oct. 19 + the Kidsville Family Festival takes over Centennial Park on Sunday, Oct. 27.
 
Top Stories
Standup comic Nate Bargatze holding a microphone onstage with thousands of phone lights illuminating from the audiance.

Live from Nashville New York, it’s Saturday Night | As comedian Nate Bargatze prepares to host “Saturday Night Live” again tonight, Oct. 5, we look back at a few Music City connections.

A rendering of an eight-story building with parking and retail on the ground level, a pool deck on the third level, and two standalone hotels attached.

Dual-branded Marriott hotel planned for East Nashville | The proposed hotel development on South 5th Street calls for multiple retail spaces, garage parking, and a pool deck.

A farm with a pumpkin stand and shrubs in front of a barn reading "Walden Farm Est. 2000" on the front.

7 pumpkin patches to add to your list | A sunny weekend with cooler temperatures on the horizon calls for fall decorating. Luckily, Middle Tennesseans have the pick of the pumpkin patch.
 
Answered
 

Earlier this week, we asked, “Which Nashville-connected star hosted SNL multiple times?”
Your options were Nicole Kidman, Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson, and Taylor Swift — but only one of them is correct. Miley Cyrus has hosted the show three times, first on March 5, 2011, then returning to perform and host again on Oct. 5, 2013 + Oct. 3, 2015.

Here’s how everyone responded:

67.2% | Miley Cyrus
15.6% | Nicole Kidman
10.2% | Taylor Swift
7% | Willie Nelson
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free+ | The annual festival offers entertainment stages, educational exhibits, food, shopping, and other activities honoring over 50 cultures.
  • Von Elrod’s Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen | Cost of purchase | Expect special local and international Oktoberfest beers, food, a DJ, stein-holding contests, and more.
  • Belmont Hillsboro Neighborhood Home Tour | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locations vary | $20 | Pick up the home tour guide book at the corner of Belmont Boulevard and Dallas Avenue.
  • Dracula | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | TPAC’s Polk Theater | $59+ | Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Paul Vasterling’s “Dracula” with the elegance of George Balanchine’s “Serenade” for a double bill.
Plan Ahead
  • Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $63+ | Cheer on the Preds at their first game of the regular season — plus, participate in the annual Gold Walk as players arrive to Opening Night.
  • Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Centennial Park Great Lawn | Cost of purchase | Now in its 46th year, the Nashville tradition offers a variety of artisan vendors selling one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as a Kids’ Tent, food vendors, and live demonstrations.
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This home-swap members’ club makes traveling like a local easy
Three photos of different homes: One with cozy wooden features and lots of green plants; another clean and modern apartment with fresh furnishings; another mountain home with warm woods and beautiful mountain views.
Swiftstay members can stay in driving-distance Southeastern cities (think: one-five hours away) and get access to professional cleaning services, plus bed linens, towels + toiletries. | Photos provided by Swiftstay members
Ever wanted to be Cameron Diaz or Kate Winslet in “The Holiday?” You know: share homes, be a local in another city, fall in love with a stranger...

Swiftstay makes that possible — with the caveat that it’s not a 1:1 swap, but a home-sharing community among vetted members in driving-distance cities (ok, and the love part... you’re on your own there).

Join Swiftstay to share your apartment, condo, townhome, or house + only pay the flat rate $150 cleaning fee (yep, that’s it).
 
News Notes
Community
  • It’s a birthday bash. In addition to the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry Community Day, the venue celebrates its 99th year with even more festivities from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13. Expect a weekend of member-filled shows, free music and activities on Opry Plaza + special ticketed events. (Music Row)
Biz
  • You can now get your Le Peep fix in Franklin. The Belle Meade breakfast, lunch, and brunch spot opened at 1110 Hillsboro Rd. earlier this week. Get an order of the Gooey Buns, then browse other menu options. (Williamson County Source)
Open
  • Last week, Stay Golden unveiled its new space in the Nations — just in time for National Coffee Day. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Development
  • Updates are still cooking at the Nashville Yards development, this week by way of Earls Kitchen + Bar, which lands on the first floor of The Pinnacle in late 2025. With all these developments in Nashville, read up on the cost of planting some roots in Music City.
Regional
  • If you’re a Nashvillian, you know that residents use pike and road interchangeably. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to NASHtoday readers.
 
City Guide

🍁 Escape to Stars Hollow Leiper’s Fork

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.

What to know

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

If you’re looking for a getaway close to the city that’s steeped in history, you’ll find it here, as the entire Leiper’s Fork historic district is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

Next up, let’s uncover the top spots to eat, shop, and explore this slice of Tennessee countryside. Pro tip: If visiting on a Saturday, don’t forget about this roundtrip shuttle from Franklin.
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