Nashville Oktoberfest’s Dachshund Derby takes place Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. | Photo via Nashville Oktoberfest
Prost, Nashville. It’s Oktoberfest time, but you won’t need to hop on a plane to join the festivities. Here’s where to celebrate locally, with activities ranging from live music and beer gardens to brat-eating and stein-holding contests.
Wags & Walks 2nd Annual Benefit Concert | 5-10 p.m. | Skydeck | $50+ | Join vendors, musical guests, and animal lovers from around Nashville for Wags & Walk’s biggest event of the year. 100% of ticket and merch proceeds directly support local at-risk dogs. 21 and up.*
How we’d spend a festive weekend in Mount Pleasant, SC
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It’s time to start planning your holiday vacay. | Photos provided by Experience Mount Pleasant
Looking for a coastal getaway full of holiday cheer? Enter: A weekend trip to Mount Pleasant, SC.
Just 30 minutes from Charleston, this charming town lights up for the season with festive decor, holiday markets, and one of the Lowcountry’s largest Christmas parades. If we only had a weekend in December, here’s what we’d do:
🎁 Friday, Dec. 12
Stroll through Shem Creek or The Old Village to admire homes decked out in twinkling lights, then pop into Mount Pleasant Towne Centre or the boutiques along Pitt Street for unique gifts and local finds.
🎄 Saturday, Dec. 13 Soak up the holiday spirit at the annual Holiday Market & Craft Show, featuring handcrafted works by local artisans, baked goods, and live entertainment.
✨ Sunday, Dec. 14
Catch the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade along West Coleman Boulevard, kicking off with a dazzling fireworks show. Wrap up the weekend with a relaxing walk in one of the town’s scenic parks.
Red Bicycle Coffee has closed its Germantown cafe after 14 years. Although the reason for closing was not shared, you can still find the spot’s signature crepes and coffee at the other Nashville locations. (Nashville Business Journal)
Outdoors
Metro Water Services plans to plant ~500 trees along Murfreesboro Pike to boost canopy coverage and reduce stormwater runoff. Work will begin later this year and continue into early 2026, which happens to be tree planting season in Middle Tennessee. (WKRN)
Watch
Nashville SC will host a watch party for its first-ever US Open Cup Final on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at GEODIS Park’s Publix Plaza. Expect food trucks, games, giveaways, and free parking in Lots 5-7 ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff vs. Austin FC. The event is free with RSVP.
Community
Centennial Park Conservancy will award $48,000 in Nashville Earth Day 2025 grants to 17 local projects, from pollinator gardens and community orchards to beekeeping programs and recycling efforts. Read up on all the planned projects.
Plan Ahead
Attention, fashionistas. Oscar de la Renta’s fall 2026 collection will headline the 21st annual Symphony Fashion Show next spring at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event is set for Tuesday, April 28, with proceeds benefiting the Nashville Symphony’s educational and community programs. (Nfocus)
Shop
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How about a Flashback Friday to kick off the weekend?
This early ‘90s photo captures the now-iconic “Batman Building” under construction. Officially named the South Central Bell Building when it opened in 1994, the 33-story tower is the city’s tallest structure — for now. That title is expected to shift over to Paramount, a 60-story residential tower under construction.
Swap this summer’s top trending beaded bags for something a little more seasonally appropriate: rich hues of leather + luxurious suede. These are our top five bags for fall:
👜 We’re calling it now: This softly-brushed, chocolate-hued suede purse will be the bag of the season.
👜 Lucky Brand’s full-grain leather mini tote features top handles and a removable crossbody strap for added versatility.
👜 Level up any autumn outfit with this elegant satchel bag that’s on sale for under $40.
👜 This stadium-approved clear handbag is the perfect game day accessory.
👜 Luxuriously soft handfeel and rugged durability are two standout features of this fun heart-shaped leather purse.
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Alright y’all, start thinking about your Baja Burrito order for next Saturday, Oct. 4. The restaurant will be celebrating 25 years in business with a 25-cent burrito deal, available that day only and limited to one per customer. My go-to meal is a blackened salmon burrito, fruit tea, and chips + pineapple salsa. I’m hungry just thinking about it.
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