Journey through Adventure Science Center’s history | The museum celebrated its 79th anniversary this week. Its offerings have always been out of this world, but we’re breaking down its accomplishments decade by decade.
Shelby House rolls out the welcome mat | Holladay Ventures and Evergreen Real Estate unveiled the new East Nashville affordable housing complex and its 195 units this week.
Answered
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We asked if Adventure Science Center once owned the Grassmere site now home to Nashville Zoo.
No wild guesses here. Nearly 63% of readers guessed “true,” which is correct. The museum opened Grassmere Wildlife Park in 1990 after the death of the Croft sisters, who left their property to Adventure Science Center to be preserved as a “nature study center.” The park was closed in 1995 for financial reasons.
Mingle Jingle | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Franklin | Cost of purchase | Seventeen local businesses will offer discounts and special goodies at the holiday shopping extravaganza.
Turnip Green Festival | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market | Cost of purchase | Celebrate all things turnip greens with live music, vendor specials, and 400 pounds of braised greens cooked in a cauldron.
Celebrate Reading Days | Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of admission | Follow the “Celebrate Reading” passport through the zoo for storytimes + donate new or “like new” children’s books through Friday, Nov. 8 in exchange for complimentary attraction tickets (up to four).
Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in Concert | Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $50+ | Watch Jack Skellington attempt to take over Christmas while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live.
Friday, Nov. 8
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles | 9-10:15 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.
Wine down in 12 South. Postino opened yesterday in the previous Taqueria del Sol space, which marked the wine bar and restaurant’s first Tennessee location. 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
Nashville has no shortage of brunch offerings to try, but we’re adding another one to the list. Frankies 925 Spuntino will launch service on Saturday, Nov. 9 with hours every weekend from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. going forward. Mark your calendar — reservations go live on Monday, Nov. 4.
Gallery
Who doesn’t love a sneak peek? Images of Rock’n Dough’s forthcoming Gallatin location at 2145 Nashville Pk. provide a progress report of what’s to come when the restaurant opens in January. As a reminder, its former home in the Nations is being transformed for cocktail bar Perfectly Fine.
Travel
If you’re currently sitting at Nashville International Airport because your flight was canceled — we actually have good news. A new rule in the US just went into effect, and it requires airlines to automatically give you a full refund for canceled + significantly delayed flights. No refund request required.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Fahrenheit Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Nashville yoga studios.
City Guide
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📚 Local page-turners
Stop by Parnassus Books to pick up a copy of “Tom Lake” by owner Ann Patchett. | Photo via Parnassus Books
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor (or former neighbor). Here’s a handful of ones we love.
Fiction | “A Very Bad Thing” by J.T. Ellison | Released Sept. 3, 2024 | A gripping murder mystery.
For the family | “Firefly” by Anne Buckle | Released July 12, 2024 | Inspired by the author’s song of the same name.
Personal stories | “Leaf, Cloud, Crow” by Margaret Renkl | Released Sept. 24, 2024 | A weekly journal featuring writing prompts and interactive elements for nature enthusiasts.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
In other weekend happenings, the time has come to see Luke Combs’ Category 10. The downtown bar opens four of its five entertainment spaces in the building formerly home to Wildhorse Saloon today, Nov. 2. If you can’t make it, head to our Instagram profile later this morning — we’ll be showing you around.
