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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour returns to Music City after an initial stop in 2024. | Photo by Raph_PH via Flickr
Whether you like to sing at the top of your lungs at Bridgestone Arena or prefer a more intimate setting at the Ryman, you’ll want to see some of the musical stops planned for the 615 this fall.
Pop, rock, and alternative
Mumford & Sons | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Little Lion Man,” “I Will Wait,” and “The Cave”
Maroon 5 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Sugar” and “She Will Be Loved”
Sabrina Carpenter | Tuesday, Nov. 4-Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”
Country, folk, and Americana
Lainey Wilson | Thursday, Oct. 2 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Heart Like a Truck,” and “Watermelon Moonshine”
Tyler Childers | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | GEODIS Park | Known for “Lady May,” “In Your Love,” and “Shake the Frost”
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Thursday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 25 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “If We Were Vampires,” and “24 Frames”
Jazz and R&B
Jon Batiste | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | Opry House | Known for his Grammy-winning album “We Are”
Brandy & Monica | Friday, Oct. 24 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for their 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine”
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Buds & Brews closed its Germantown location after three years in business. The restaurant, known for THC-infused condiments and drinks, also shuttered its East Nashville spot in June, though its Memphis location remains open. (Nashville Business Journal)
Sports
The SEC unveiled football opponents and sites for the 2026-2029 seasons. The league will shift to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, with each team facing three annual rivals and rotating the other six conference opponents. Check out Vanderbilt’s full slate.
Real Estate
Excuuuse me, you look like you might want to peek inside country star Riley Green’s former Charlotte Park home, which may be sold soon. The four-bedroom property listed for just over $1 million has a buyer lined up, though the sale hasn’t officially closed. (The Tennessean)
Eat
Order up. Mel’s Diner in Pigeon Forge is the most iconic diner in Tennessee, according to Reader’s Digest. You’ll have to drive ~210 miles to get its famous banana split, but in the meantime we have plenty of exciting new restaurants to try right here in Nashville.
Listen
MNPS students and teachers are officially up for Grammy consideration in the Best Children’s Music Album category with “I Believe I Belong.” The EP, created during the district’s 2025 Songwriting Summit with help from Nashville music pros, features five original tracks. (Davidson County Source)
Trending
Nashville hot chicken inspires all sorts of dishes around the world, but Chili’s is turning up the heat in a different way. The two-person Nashville Hot Mozz costume that sold out in 20 minutes last year returns Wednesday, Oct. 1, letting duos dress up as the spicy, cheese-pulling appetizer for $75. (Nation’s Restaurant News)
Edu
Discover your creative potential with Inward & Artward School of Creativity’s online classes this fall. Engage in courses like Creativity & Personal Mythology and Writers Accountability Groups to build resilience and sustain inspiration. Plus, apply for the 2026 hybrid Creative Facilitator Training for a unique learning journey. Enroll.*
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, NASHtoday Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
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I’ll be out of town this weekend, so I’m jealous of anyone heading to Artville. It’s at a new spot this year — Walk of Fame Park — so check out this handy map to find large-scale installations like this one by Brett Douglas Hunter.
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