10.12.2024

Today’s Forecast

82º | 0% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:51 a.m. | Sunset 6:14 p.m.

Editor’s Note

Will this weekend be the last to reach the high 80s in Nashville before fall temps settle in? Only time will tell. If you enjoy warmer weather, make note of the outdoor events below, like the 46th annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair and Boo at the Zoo.

Top Stories

The making of Nashville’s combination candy bar | Goo Goo Chocolate Co. is celebrating its downtown brick-and-mortar’s 10th anniversary this fall, coinciding with the brand’s 112th birthday. Plus, see how you can make your own cluster.

A professional photo of the band Colplay with a shimmer of rainbow light on the bottom right corner.

Revisit Coldplay’s Nashville shows before 2025 return | Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” world tour is set to light up Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, July 22, bringing the band back to Nashville after more than 15 years.

A lineup of four pottery pieces, each a different color (green, black, white, and orange) and with unique engravings.

Nashville’s arts and craft classes | Sometimes finding your creative spark takes a little guidance — these classes will teach you new skills while connecting you with talented local artists.

Answered

This week, we asked your opinion on the NYT’s top 25 Nashville restaurants list

A brick building painted red with the word "Arnold's" painted in yellow with blue outline.

Although no one chose the third option, which suggested The New York Times’ “Where to Eat: 25 Best” list was comprehensive, here’s what the poll revealed:

58% | It mostly hit the mark.
42% | I see a couple spots missing.

Speaking of the restaurants you felt were missing, here are the places suggested if the list had room for one more spot:

Arnold’s Country Kitchen
Black Rabbit
Bourbon Steak
Etch
Miel Restaurant
Rolf and Daughters
Slim & Husky’s
The Optimist

Events

This Weekend

Fall Tennessee Craft Fair | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Centennial Park | Cost of purchase | Now in its 46th year, this Nashville tradition features a variety of artisan vendors, food vendors, and live demonstrations.
Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | TailGate Brewery Headquarters | Cost of purchase | Expect your favorite autumnal beers, live music from The Tennessee Warblers, an Oktoberfest pizza, and mug holding contests.
Boo at the Zoo | Saturday, Oct. 12-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $19+ | When you’re not riding on the Ferris wheel, enjoy free spins on the Scary-Go-Round Carousel, nightly animal shows, and 10 trick-or-treat stations.
Opry Community Day | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry House | Free | Bring your Tennessee ID for a free guided backstage tour of the Opry House.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $68+ | Cheer on the Titans at the one and only home game this month.

Plan Ahead

Fall Ball, Y’all | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market | Free+ | The autumn harvest party will have live bluegrass, a pumpkin patch, and vendor specials.
Light the Nations | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2-10 p.m. | The Nations | Free+ | The 8th annual event celebrating this West Nashville neighborhood features vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and luminary bag decorating.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

Maiz de la Vida’s first brick-and-mortar location opened this week at Paseo South Gulch, and reservations for chef Julio Hernandez’s restaurant are filling up fast. 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.

Eat

Rad news. Fast-casual eatery Radish is now serving at East Nashville’s Hunters Station. The pop-up will operate for about a year while it works on securing a permanent location in the area. Stop by for salads, bowls, and wraps.

Pets

Nashville Humane Association’s Dog Day Festival returns to Centennial Park next Saturday, Oct. 19. Join the organization from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for costume contests, agility demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Tickets start at $5.

Number

$2.85. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Tennessee right now. Read more about the cost of living in Nashville, including the median household income and the average cost of healthcare and groceries.

Wellness

Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Small World Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Nashville yoga studios.

City Guide

Consider us your tour guide

The Music City Brew Hop trolley pictured in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Sip in the sights. | Photo by Music City Brew Hop

Whether you’re a lifelong Nashvillian longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in the the 615, here are 22 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Eat and drink

Music City Brew Hop | $40-$59/person
This hop-off trolley’s brewery loop covers 15 miles and includes unlimited rides the day of your ticket. Plus, check out the new 1.3-mile guided walking tour with stops at four breweries.

Walk Eat Nashville | $109/person + taxes and ticketing fee
Experience top-rated restaurants in downtown, 12 South, East Nashville, Midtown, and The Factory at Franklin.

Animals and nature

Nashville Zoo’s Backstage Pass | $40-$170/person
Travel with a personal guide to visit behind-the-scenes areas, and depending on the tour, learn more about rhinos, giraffes, sloths, red pandas, and other animals that call the zoo home. Pro tip: Some tours have age requirements and/or operate seasonally.

Tennessee Agricultural Museum | Free
The museum is open for self-guided tours on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features two levels of exhibitions, an heirloom garden, and historic cabins.

18 more tours

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