The first Harvest NIGHTS on Thursday, Sept. 18 will have pumpkin carving contests and demonstrations. | Photo by Caitlin Harris, courtesy of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Ready for sweater weather, Nashville? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to fall festivals and Halloween fun, consider this the ultimate fall guide featuring 30+ events happening through early November.
Festivals and fairs
Cheekwood Harvest, Sept. 13-Oct. 30
Explore the Pumpkin Village, chrysanthemum displays, and scarecrow trail, plus check out the new Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays featuring jack-o’-lanterns, live music, and seasonal drinks.
Nashville Oktoberfest, Oct. 2-5
Come for the food — brats, strudel, schnitzel, and more — and stay for the 5K Bier Run, Dachshund Derby, and stein-holding competitions.
PumpkinFest, Oct. 25
The Franklin festival stretches along Main Street with 140+ arts and craft vendors. Plus, don’t miss fall-inspired treats, live entertainment, and costume contests.
Pumpkin patches and mazes
Honeysuckle Hill Farm, Sept. 27-Nov. 1
Head to Springfield to explore more than 30 attractions included with $20+ admission, including a Lainey Wilson-themed corn maze, carousel rides, pig races, and an obstacle course.
Walden Pumpkin Farm, Sept. 20-Oct. 31
Instead of purchasing Walden Bucks like in previous years, a $12 wristband now grants access to hayrides, corn mazes, and other activities on the Smyrna farm.
The lower-level setting makes the space feel like a vintage speakeasy. | Photos by NASHtoday
Hey y’all, it’s your fave newsletter team here, feeling as ritzy as Gatsby after an evening at Marquee Nashville, Woolworth Theatre’s brand-new cocktail lounge.
The cinematic space sets the stage for a different kind of night out in Nashville: Honky Tonkin’ gives way to Hollywood glam. The Marquee Big Band replaces country tunes.
It’s a sophisticated experience in a cozy + intimate postmodern setting, and we were loving every minute of it.
You don’t need show tickets to visit Marquee, but it certainly added to our evening enjoyment. (Readers can use code “NASHTODAY” for 15% off Shiners tickets. Heads up: Shiners is 18+ only — expect a few risqué moments.)
When we returned to the lounge area, the Marquee Big Band was already in full swing, and the atmosphere was electric. Folks swung ‘round the dance floor while we watched and sipped from our plush couch.
The food was, in a word, sublime. Mouthwatering short rib and pork chop paired perfectly with our vintage-inspired cocktails, and when we finally left late into the evening, we were already planning our next visit (book your own reservation here).
CA South is preparing to break ground soon on a seven-story condo building rising along 8th Avenue South near W.O. Smith Music School. The 131-unit project will allow short-term rentals and feature amenities like a coffee shop and pickleball court. (Nashville Post)
Opening
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will begin scooping in Germantown’s Neuhoff District on Thursday, Aug. 28. To celebrate, the NYC-based brand teamed up with Tailor for a Sicilian pistachio sundae topped with chef Vivek Surti’s nankhatai cookie. Expect $1 scoops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on opening day. (What Now Nashville)
Real Estate
Nashville ranks No. 3 among US metros leading the nation in new home construction, according to a Realtor.com report. New builds make up 37% of local listings, with a median listing price of $540,686. Music City is only behind Fayetteville, AR and Boise, ID.
Plan Ahead
NASCAR fans, the countdown is on. Nashville Superspeedway will once again host a triple-header weekend (May 29-31) headlined by the Cracker Barrel 400. Tickets are on sale now if you want to lock in your spot at the track.
Arts
The Frist Art Museum unveiled its 2026 exhibition lineup ahead of its 25th anniversary. A couple highlights include “The Impressionist Revolution” featuring works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Henri Matisse and a free installation tracing the building’s former life as Nashville’s main post office.
Seasonal
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The Buy
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
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Is this the largest cup of coffee in Tennessee? JOS Fifteen Coffee in Antioch is serving a “mega coffee” — a giant mug holding five to six servings — alongside an equally oversized concha pastry. You may need to gather the friend group for this one.
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