Mimo will serve its regular breakfast menu from 7 to 11:30 a.m. before shifting to its holiday service for lunch and dinner. | Photo via Mimo Restaurant and Bar
Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered.
Where to dine-in
Stompin’ Grounds | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | $25-$85 | Feast on 20+ appetizers, entrees, and desserts served buffet-style. Plus, don’t miss the house-baked biscuits, sweet cornbread, and dinner rolls.
Mimo Restaurant and Bar | 12-7:30 p.m. | $45-$125 | Indulge in the Italian-inspired menu with your choice of pan-seared diver scallops, tagliatelle with mushroom ragu, and more across three courses.
1 Kitchen | 12-8 p.m. | $89 | The three-course meal begins with a fall harvest board, followed by turkey, stuffing, sides, and a pumpkin pie-inspired creation.
Anything topped with marshmallows gets an immediate yes from us. | Photo via Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Where to carry out
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint | Order by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 | $150-$265 | The barbecue joint offers two options — the Major Feast(serves 12-15 guests) or theSmall Gathering (serves 4-6 guests).
Char | Order by Wednesday, Nov. 20 | $20 per pan | Leave the shareable sides to Char — like chipotle smashed sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, and dressing.
The Gumbo Bros | Order by Monday, Nov. 25 (or until sold out) | $120+ | Spice up your Thanksgiving table with a fried turkey, homemade gravy, and cranberry sauce that serves 10 people + add on gumbo sides.
“Shucked” | Tuesday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $66+ | The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy follows a town obsessed with corn.
Drop-In Drawing | 6-8 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | Cost of admission | All skill levels are welcome and materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Thursday, Nov. 7-Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $62+ | Get ready to clap along to “Fishin’ in the Dark” and other hits with different opening acts each night.
Friday, Nov. 8
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles | 9 p.m. | The Parthenon | $33+ | From “Blackbird” to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” hear your favorite tracks from the 1960s rock band under candlelight.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Fall Star Party | 6-8 p.m. | Warner Parks’ Special Events and Sports Field | Free | Local astronomers will have telescopes on hand to view the moon, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy — registration required.
Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Davidson County residents voting in the state and federal general elections, municipal elections (Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville), and the transit referendum. Review our election guide for the need-to-knows.
Pennington Distilling, the company behind Pickers Vodka, has “paused operations” at its Nations distillery and tasting room while seeking a buyer. Co-founder Jeff Pennington said that the brands are still available in retail locations. (Nashville Post)
Development
Vanderbilt University plans to break ground next summer on four new residential buildings. The project, set to accommodate 1,300 students by the 2028–2029 academic year, will involve demolishing Branscomb Quadrangle, McTyeire Hall, and the University Club. View the rendering.
Coming Soon
Murfreesboro-based coffee shop Bean Loft is expanding to Nashville. The new coffee shop in Germantown (100 Taylor St.) is expected to open sometime this month. In the meantime, browse the food + drink menus.
Eat
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer’s seventh area location opens tomorrow, Nov. 6 at 7238 Nolensville Rd. Along with other giveaways, the first 100 guests will receive a card to redeem one free O.G. Chicken Sandwich each month for a year. Take a peek inside.
Outdoors
Metro Parks is moving forward with plans to extend the 440 Greenway and add new lighting improvements along the existing segment. Review designs at this community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Wellness
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Outdoors
🍂 Fall is flying by
Nashville’s fall foliage is finally showing off. | Photo by NASHtoday
Fall foliage is expected to peak this week in the Nashville area, but hues of yellow, orange, and red will linger for a while longer. To help you enjoy the season, we’ve rounded up a few guided hikes and tours.
Percy Warner Park | Reserve a golf cart tour this month on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free, all-ages ride includes a stop at the Allée steps and other spots to view fall foliage.
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | Register for the final two Fall Color Hikes, a “moderately strenuous” journey open to ages 14 and older, offered on Saturday, Nov. 9 + Saturday, Nov. 16. The guided hike is $15 per person.
Long Hunter State Park | Pencil in these two fall colors tours: Saturday, Nov. 9 at Couchville Lake and Sunday, Nov. 10 along the Bryant Grove trail.
Prefer to explore solo? Check out our guide to 30 Nashville parks and enjoy the beauty of fall at your own pace.
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Have you entered our Picture of the Year contest?
It’s true, you can submit photos to our 2024 Picture of the Year contest anytime. As a reminder, finalists will be selected by our team at the beginning of 2025. If your camera roll looks anything like ours this fall, you’ll have plenty of photos to submit at the button below.
Want to stay informed about all things Metro Council? The Metro Council Office is rolling out three new social media accounts. Follow the office on X, Instagram, and Facebook to keep up with meetings, “quick facts,” and time-sensitive updates.
