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Prepare your palate
Not only will St. Vito Focacceria be in attendance on Sunday, Oct. 20, chef Michael Hanna will be on “The Dough Whisperers” panel on Saturday. | Photo by Kayla Cook
Out with summer food festivals, in with the fall foodie events. With cooler temps here to stay, here’s how to warm up with pizza, hot chicken, and turnip greens at these upcoming festivals.
🍕 Unlimited pizza slices
Perhaps you’ve seen flyers hanging up at your favorite pizza joint, or maybe this is the first time you’re hearing the cheesy news: Pizza City Fest takes over First Horizon Park this weekend. The festival promises all-you-can-eat slices from 40 local + national pizzerias (with a different lineup each day), along with sides, salads, and sweets. Beyond the bites, expect demonstrations, panel discussions, and book signings.
Tickets start at $90, including taxes and fees.
Savor turnip greens prepared by Smiley’s Farm. | Photo via Nashville Farmers Market
🥬 400 pounds of turnip greens
Now in its 26th year, the Nashville Farmers Market’s Turnip Green Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2 boasts vendor specials, a baking contest, live music, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities. However, the star of the show is 400 pounds of braised greens cooked in a cauldron and served alongside barbecue, cornbread, and beans.
As with all NFM foodie fests, the event is free to attend with food, produce, and vendor products available for purchase.
🍗 Hot chicken and live music
The 9th annual Kosher Nashville Hot Chicken Festival takes place alongside the Jewish Arts & Music Festival at Gordon Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 3. Sample hot chicken from eight competing teams + purchase additional eats from Hattie B’s, Melissa & Sons Bakery, Bubbie’s Bake Shop, and Ben & Jerrys.
Both events are free to attend, but tasting tickets (starting at $22) must be purchased to sample hot chicken.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Sabrina Carpenter | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $281+ | Hear summer hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” performed live.
Thursday, Oct. 17
The Nashville Musical History Tour: Traveling Beyond Music Row | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum | Free | Music historian and journalist Brian Mansfield, who runs the Nashville Musical History Tour Facebook page, will share surprising stories about Music City.
Hog & Hominy Pop-Up | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | St. Vito Focacceria | Cost of purchase | The Memphis-based wood-burning restaurant pops up in Nashville for one night only.
Friday, Oct. 18
Middle Tennessee Tattoo Expo | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $25+ | Over 100 artists will be set up + walk-ins are welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Rosebrooke Fall Home Tour | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 12-5 p.m. | 1620 Rosebrooke Dr., Brentwood | Free | Tour eight luxury homes within this 365-acre Brentwood community.
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.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Carve in the Boiler Room | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 12-5 p.m. | Monday Night Brewing | Free+ | Sip on fall beers while listening to music and carving your creation — free pumpkins and tools are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Espresso yourself in new ways at Buck Mason’s newly expanded 12 South storefront. Fast Times coffee and books opened inside the clothing retailer over the weekend with daily operating hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. See the interior.
Biz
A new takeout window will call the Gulch home starting this week. Alba’s Empanadas will open its first brick-and-mortar location adjacent to Golden Sound cocktail bar at 610 Magazine St. + offer four signature empanadas, most topped with Jah Mama’s Hot Sauce. Dig into the menu.
Seasonal
Save the date. The General Jackson Showboat launches its annual holiday-themed cruises on Thursday, Nov. 14. Tickets for the “Tennessee Christmas” midday lunch and “Music City Christmas” evening dinner cruises, which include musical performances, are available through Dec. 25.
National
We’re just over two months away from the holidays — and if you’re shipping out gifts, it’s time to start planning. If you want a package to arrive on time, review USPS’ 2024 shipping deadlines.
Health
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Outdoors
Outdoors
🌕 Stake out a super view
Here’s a look at a supermoon on July 4, 2023. | Photo by GeorgeTan#5 via Flickr
Hunter’s Moon, the first of three full moons in fall, is also a supermoon.
According to Space.com, it will also be the largest moon of 2024, appearing ~14% brighter than usual. You’ve got to set your alarm clock — the moon will reach its peak at 6:27 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 17. However, it arrives at its closest point to Earth tonight at 7:48 p.m.
Keep an eye on your calendar for a chance to see two more upcoming full moons: Beaver Moon (Nov. 15 — also the last supermoon of the year) and Cold Moon (Dec. 15).
The Buy
The Buy
An easy Halloween costume — snag these Inside Out t-shirts and have the whole family dress up as Disgust, Anger, Anxiety, and your other favorite emotions for a hilarious and topical group look.
In honor of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary in 2025, the venue is releasing “100 Years of Grand Ole Opry” on Tuesday, April 15. Pre-order the book now.
