Oath & Fang opens at 5 p.m. daily and is first come, first served — check out the menu before you stop in... if you dare. | Photo via Hidden Bar
Nashville bars are getting a seasonal makeover, from eerie Halloween hideaways to “Stranger Things”-inspired taprooms. Here are a few to visit before they vanish into the night.
If you want a night out downtown, go to… Oath & Fang at Hidden Bar inside Noelle and The Spookeasy at Holston House
If you’re excited about “Stranger Things” returning soon, go to… Stranger Brews at East Nashville Beer Works and The Upside Down Bar at Bode
Toys “R” Us just opened a 4,000-sqft pop-up shop at Tanger Outlets for the holiday season. Located across from the playground, the store joins new mall additions such as HEYDUDE and Johnston & Murphy. (The Tennessean)
Mansion Monday
This 15,000-sqft Brentwood estate in Hampton Reserve is loaded with upgrades — more than $1.5 million worth. Highlights include a limestone pool with a swim-up bar and gazebo kitchen, a porte cochere leading to a private guest suite, and amenities such as a 14-ft rock wall, observatory, theater, and six-car garage.
Drink
Today is National Coffee Day, and we’ve never felt more seen by a national holiday. Whether you like your java hot, iced, bold, or sweet, join in the fun with us by pouring yourself a cup of ambition from one of Nashville’s local coffee shops.
Travel + Leisure named Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park the best in Tennessee, thanks to its waterfalls, sweeping views, and miles of trails. Want a taste of that natural beauty closer to home? Our local parks have plenty of space to hike, picnic, and explore.
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Taylor Swift is making a lot of bread. The showgirl revealed she likes to mix Funfetti into her sourdough, so Pillsbury joined the party and released a limited-edition Funfetti sourdough mix. Or, you can create your own sourdough fun by grabbing a loaf at a new local bakery. (TODAY)
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The first rule of Robot Fight Club is to read about it in the New York Times. As the artificial intelligence boom continues, humans are gathering to watch humanoid robots fight each other. No, we’re not joking. Make sure you stay ahead of the robots by training at a local gym.
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12 South Farmers Market pops up in Sevier Park on Tuesdays. | Photo by @12southfamersmarket
While the Nashville area boasts several year-round farmers markets, a handful are nearing the end of the season. In fact, seven markets will wrap up operations by late October.
12 South Farmers Market
There are only a few more Tuesdays to stock up on market finds from 50+ vendors set up from 4 to 7 p.m. The final one on Oct. 28 will be Halloween-themed.
Wedgewood-Houston Farmers Market
Visit from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays to shop from area farmers, bakers, makers, and food trucks.
Hip Donelson Farmers Market
This producer-only market runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and showcases vendors from within 150 miles of Donelson.
Something to make your morning coffee ritual last longer this cool-weather season: a temperature control mug, rated 4.7 stars and currently 10% off. This smart mug lets you control your beverage’s temperature down to the degree, with auto shut-off technology after two hours.
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.
With Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” dropping Friday, Oct. 3, it’s no surprise events are popping up across town. For a creative twist on the celebrations, Swifties can join a candle-making class and listening party at Paddywax’s Gulch and Berry Hill locations.
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