The history of Starwood Amphitheatre | Little did Middle Tennesseans know, Aerosmith’s Oct. 19, 2006 concert would be the last performance to grace the stage.
A Nashvillian is playing in the World Series | Before Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts made it to the big leagues, he was hitting home runs at Nashville’s John Overton High School.
Events
Events
This Weekend
Southern Festival of Books | Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | Over 175 authors head to Nashville for panels, signings, book sales, live performances, and more.
39th Annual PumpkinFest | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Downtown Franklin | Free+ | Celebrate the season with 140+ arts and craft vendors, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, and costume contests.
All Hallows East | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2-10 p.m. | Five Points | $10+ | The East Nashville block party features a silent disco, carnival games, food vendors, a costume contest, and more.
Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $36+ | The first 10,000 fans in attendance on Pride Music Heritage Night will receive a mini vinyl record coaster with this year’s Pride jersey design.
Sunday Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carter Vintage Guitars | Cost of purchase | The monthly market boasts local vintage vendors, handmade jewelry, live artwork, and a coffee bar.
USWNT vs. Iceland | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $43+ | Former USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara will be honored in a retirement ceremony at halftime.
Kidsville Family Festival | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free+ | Enjoy a fun-filled day of performances, crafts, games, face painting, storytimes, and character meet and greets.
Plan Ahead
Colors Of Shelby Art Show | Thursday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 3 | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center | Free | Peruse plein air paintings by The Chestnut Group with a portion of proceeds supporting Friends of Shelby.
Nashville Tequila Festival | Friday, Nov. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | The Yard at oneC1TY | $49+ | General admission includes a tequila sampling passport with 12 tastings, plus access to live music, food trucks, and festive photo set-ups.
Say hello to Urban Dog Bar, a new dog park and neighborhood bar in the Nations. No tricks, just treats here — the biz is hosting a Halloween event tomorrow, Oct. 27 (dog-friendly, of course) with costume contests and bingo.
Development
In Spring Hill, a ~700-acre luxury community named Firefly could be underway soon with multiple golf courses and pools + home sites starting at $500,000. With all these developments in the area, read up on the cost of planting some roots.
Ranked
In case you missed it, Vanderbilt football anchored down a No. 25 placement in the AP Top 25 poll after Week 8. The team, which also ranked No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, takes on the Texas Longhorns at 3:15 p.m. today. If you can’t score a resale ticket, plan to tune in via the SEC Network.
If you’re a Nashvillian, you know that residents leave VIPs alone to enjoy their privacy when they are shopping or dining locally. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to NASHtoday readers.
Trending
Music City’s got a lot of little chefs. Nashville ranked No. 36 on Orkin’s 2024 list of the rattiest cities in America. Data for the list was collected by tracking new residential rodent treatments between Sept. 1, 2023 and Aug. 31, 2024.
City Guide
City Guide
🧳 Pack your bags
Try this: a unique camping vacation underground. | Photo via Forest Gully Farms
We all need a staycation from time to time. Whether you’re a Nashvillian feeling a little cooped up or a visitor looking for a special Music City experience, picking the perfect home away from home is crucial.
Farm charm
Forest Gully Farms | Santa Fe
Reservations give you access to all three cedar huts on the secluded property. Spend your stay hiking to the creek and waterfalls, foraging the veggie garden, and hanging out by the firepit.
Silo farm stay | Mt. Juliet
This converted grain silo has central heat and air, a stocked kitchenette, and a winding staircase leading to the bedroom. Bonus: You can truly unplug because there isn’t access to Wi-Fi or TV.
Cabin fever
Treehouse living | Greenbrier
Escape into the woods at this treehouse overlooking a creek. Plus, you’ll have access to a hot tub and pickleball court during the stay.
Log cabin with modern amenities | North Davidson County
Overlook the property from the 400-sqft wall of windows or from the wrap-around porch. There’s Wi-Fi, musical instruments, and a campfire for roasting marshmallows.
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
Happy Saturday, Nashville. As you can tell from the Events section, this weekend is stacked — and I’m not just talking about how my bookshelf will look after attending the Southern Festival of Books this weekend.
