Snap a photo next to this mural by Odd Fellow Creative. | Photo via Chapstick
East Nashville’s new sports hangout is ready for kickoff. Chapstick, a sister bar to The Lipstick Lounge on the same property, opened yesterday with the motto “sportsball for all.” The colorful space is lined with 39 TVs, so there’s no bad seat in the house or on the patio.
“We will do our best to showcase as many different sports and games as possible,” a social post reads. “That means we will be showing women’s and men’s games. Based on the seasonality of sports, at times there will be more of one than the other.”
Need a bite between plays? Grab a burger, sliders, or a quesadilla from the food menu and take advantage of Chappy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Here’s something to sweeten your week. Shipley Do-Nuts just debuted at Nashville Yards and announced daily specials through Sunday, Sept. 21, from BOGO kolaches today to free drip coffee with a purchase on Thursday.
Opening
In other Nashville Yards news, Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão opens Monday, Sept. 22. Diners can watch chefs grill meat over an open flame, visit the Market Table for salads and charcuterie, and enjoy an all-day happy hour.
Number
$185.24. That’s the average cost of a tailgate experience at a Tennessee Titans game, according to Oddspedia. To find this price tag, the study conducted a tailgating play-by-play, including the costs of parking at Nissan Stadium and food + drinks for four people.
Biz
Lower Broadway bar The Valentine closed over the weekend to begin renovation work. Elia Group, which bought the property last year, plans to reveal its partner for a “celebrity-focused” concept in early 2026. Drop us a line to share which celeb you think — or hope — it will be.
Show
Ryman Auditorium announced two stand-up comedy shows: Kevin James on Thursday, April 9 and Chelsea Handler on Thursday, April 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 19.
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Sewing is cool again, according to the New York Times. Classes in New York City have seen a recent surge in popularity, a trend that sewing experts say is happening across the country. Start the first thread in your journey with supplies from one of Nashville’s craft stores.
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If you spot this giant stick of butter, you’ve found Nashville’s newest bakery. Local artist Lauren Cierzan painted the mural outside Sift, a new retail + wholesale concept from the team behind Dose Nashville.
The bakery at 1803 9th Ave. N. will host a soft opening Friday, Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Until then, peek inside the space and check out this pastry preview.
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.
Commodore fans have likely heard by now, but Vanderbilt football is ranked No. 20 in this week’s AP Top 25 after a 31-7 win over then-No. 11 South Carolina. Fun fact: It’s their first September ranking since 1956.
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