There’s more to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center than music — look closely and you’ll see symbols honoring Middle Tennessee all over the place. | Photo by NASHtoday
Cue the fanfare. The Nashville Symphony kicks off its 2025-2026 season this weekend with an opening program that moves from dreamy to dramatic.
Head to the Schermerhorn Friday through Sunday to hear Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” David Robertson’s new piano concerto “Light forming” performed by Orli Shaham, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”). Plus, be one of the first 100 people there to score a limited-edition branded tote bag.
Bonus: See what else is in store over the next year in our season preview.
Alexa, play “Wide Open Spaces.” This Franklin estate spans nearly 100 acres of scenic countryside with a main home, a party barn, horse facilities, and a swimming hole. In other words, it’s a private playground for entertaining, equestrian life, and taking in Tennessee’s rolling hills.
Travel
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its all-you-can-fly pass, allowing customers unlimited domestic and international flights for a steep discount. Before you pack your bags, map out your flight plan with all you need to know about Nashville International Airport.
Watch
The destination is set for “The White Lotus” Season 4, and it’s looking very French. Filming hasn’t started yet, so there’s plenty of time to enroll in a crash course of the language — or, you could start planning your watch party meals with Cocorico and Little Gourmand treats. (Deadline)
Announced
Move over, Thin Mints, we’re saving our money for boxes of Exploremores — Girl Scouts of the USA’s newest cookie. The rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie will debut in 2026. Sign up to be the first to know when they hit the market in Music City.
Try This
Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars” kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 16. While no famous Nashvillians will be cha-cha or jiving their way to the Mirror Ball this year, locals can still get in on the fun by lacing up their dancing shoes at one of these local events.
Trending
There she is. Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sept. 7. Donegan earned more than $50,000 in scholarships, and is the eighth Miss New York to win Miss America. In case you were wondering, Miss Tennessee last won in 1987. (People)
Pets
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Add on a bag of Zapp’s Chips, too. | Photo by Beau Gaultier via Connie’s
Nothing breaks our hearts faster than hearing these three words: The kitchen’s closed. If you’re working through a midnight craving after an evening concert or night on the town, knowing where to find a late-night bite is a must.
Bar fare and beyond
Connie’s
This new Rock Block bar is open daily except Tuesday, serving beef and vegan hot dogs like the K&M Dog (ketchup and mustard), Kani Dog (crab rangoon, sriracha, sesame, and green onion), and Spicy Dog (Wickles Pickles, chili crisp, sesame, kewpie, and shallot).
Urban Cowboy Bar at The Arcade
As the bar notes on its website, “Come for the drinks, stay for Roberta’s Pizza.” The pizzeria serves up salad, pepperoni rolls, and specialty pies (whole pizzas and slices) until 11 p.m. or later.
Schulman’s
Last call for food is 1:30 a.m. nightly, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy cheeseburgers, fried pickles, and vegan chicken sandwiches.
Your go-to shoe for early fall: Birkenstock’s Buckley Suede Clog. These comfortable clogs are easy to slip off and on and are built on Birkenstock’s classic cork footbed for arch support and security.
Bonus: New HSN shoppers can use code WELCOME2025 for $15 off $35+ purchases.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Well this sounds fun for trick-or-treaters. Tickets are on sale now for Spooktacular at the Sounds (formerly Suites ‘n Treats), a family-friendly event featuring themed candy booths and a screening of “Hocus Pocus” on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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