• 100 Opry debuts | One hundred artists will make their Opry debuts, beginning with Shaboozey, whose crossover hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” climbed the charts this year, on Jan. 18.
• 100 Opry honors | Special shows will pay tribute to Roy Acuff, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Little Jimmy Dickens, and many others who made the Opry what it is today.
• Birthday month | Expect a “month-long birthday party” next October with special appearances, a “larger-than-life” birthday cake, and more.
• 100th anniversary | On Nov. 28, the Opry will celebrate exactly 100 years since Uncle Jimmy Thompson played his fiddle on what would become the Grand Ole Opry.

• Unplugged For Appalachia | Monday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | Exit/In | $81 | The hurricane relief concert features performances by Lori McKenna, Amanda Shires, Lily Rose, and many more.

• Guest Artist: Laura Strickling | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Vanderbilt University | Free | Blair School of Music hosts soprano Laura Strickling, a two-time Grammy Award nominee for Best Classical Vocal Solo Album.

• Hidden Lake Night Hike and History Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Hidden Lake Parking Lot | $30 | Bring your flashlight and join Rangers Bill Morton and Sydni Dollar for a 3-mile hike while learning about nocturnal animals and the park’s history as a resort.

• Noble Park Pumpkin Patch | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5 p.m. | Noble Park | Free | The first 250 attendees will receive a free pumpkin, and the first 100 will get painting supplies to decorate it.
• Nashville Ballet’s Frida & Diego’s Dia de los Muertos | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet | $40.45 | Witness this world premiere that bridges Mexican traditions with Nashville’s cultural landscape and promises a visual feast inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.*

• Fall Movie Night: “Hocus Pocus” | Friday, Oct. 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Nashville | Free | Bring a blanket and stretch out on The Green for a family-friendly movie night.

• It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day all about honoring our Native communities. Though not a federal holiday, many cities and states have made it official. In 2017, Metro Council passed a resolution declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

• Jelly Roll shared plans for a forthcoming Lower Broadway bar named Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville. The singer didn’t disclose many details, including the location or opening date, though a Metro permit application references 209 Broadway. (WTVF)

• Wedgewood-Houston restaurant Smokin’ Thighs closed yesterday after 10+ years in service. The closure comes after owner Matthew Carney died in July from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run. A social media post reads, in part: “Your unwavering support of our family, particularly in these past months, has been remarkable.” (WKRN)

• East Nashville Beer Works crossed county lines last week with the debut of its new Lebanon taproom — 1688 Callis Rd. The brewery offers craft beer, pizza, and other bites, with plans to introduce a cocktail menu in the future.

• The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-17 yesterday afternoon — catch up on the highlights. With the home loss, the team dropped to a 1-4 record this season. The next two games are away matchups against the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions.

• Vanderbilt University was named the No. 90 university on Times Higher Education’s “World University Rankings 2025" — top notch considering the list evaluated 2,000+ schools across the globe. The study also provided subject-specific rankings, and Vanderbilt received especially high marks for its education program.

• Ring, ring. A new art installation in East Nashville invites you to “keep the conversation going.” Simply pick up the phone, listen to the message left by the previous visitor, and leave your own response. You can find @nashphone on 11th Street, just south of the Five Points intersection.

• 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*

• Meet Calmind, a groundbreaking mental wellness app that transforms your phone into a tool for better sleep. For a limited time, get a lifetime subscription at 83% off.*

Fall race days

Turkey trots