OLLI students in the summer 2025 “Garden Ready” course. | Photo via Vanderbilt University
If our story on unique college courses sparked your curiosity, here’s a way to get in on the classroom action.
Fall registration is open for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a no-credit, no-grades program designed for adults age 50 and up. The course catalog includes a mix of 30+ in-person and virtual classes, including these highlights:
Memoir writing — Take your pick between an in-person workshop or an online class focused on a short memoir.
“NBC at 100: Proud as a Peacock” — Explore a century of NBC programming from “The Tonight Show” to “Seinfeld.”
“From Forecasts to Folklore” — Meteorologist Bree Sunshine Smith unpacks forecasting with a field trip included.
Birding — Take part in “Birding for a Better World” or “Six Birding Hot Spots in Nashville.”
Looking for other ways to stay curious? Find additional opportunities for retired locals at the button below.
Bearded Iris Brewing will close its Sylvan Park taproom after service on Friday, Sept. 26. In an Instagram post, the team said the move allows the brewery to focus on its Germantown location, where a permanent kitchen and a revamped patio are on the horizon for 2026.
Coming Soon
You might be wondering what’s next for Black Dynasty Secret Ramen House, which operates out of Bearded Iris Brewing. The last day of service is also Friday, Sept. 26, but the restaurant is working on opening a full-service location and will keep the ramen flowing through pop-ups and residencies in the meantime.
Traffic
NDOT selected 25 new traffic calming projects from over 600 community submissions. Examples of calming measures include speed cushions, street narrowing, and traffic circles at intersections. View the project map + learn how to nominate a street in the next round.
Watch
CBS will host a free fan event at Woolworth Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for its new series “Sheriff Country,” a spinoff of “Fire Country.” Expect a red carpet experience and a screening of the premiere. RSVP to the event, though keep in mind entry is first come, first served.
Eat
Cafe Cheeserie, located inside the Frist Art Museum, is offering a new pizzeria-inspired menu on Thursday nights. Stop by the cafe from 6 to 8 p.m. for pizzettas, salads, and focaccia (plus live music to set to mood).
Try This
In our best Ryan Seacrest voice: Are you the next “American Idol?” The TV singing competition is hosting its virtual “Idol Across America” auditions via Zoom in Tennessee on Monday, Sept. 8. If taking the mic is your dream, sign up here.
Older Adults
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. That’s why we’ve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
“A species you’ve probably never heard of is now at Nashville Zoo.” That’s how the zoo described the two 14-week-old aardwolf pups now being raised in Music City. See the striped members of the hyena family at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center beginning tomorrow, Sept. 5.
Fun fact: Unlike other hyenas who hunt large prey, aardwolves enjoy eating termites — “sometimes licking up 300,000 in a single night with their sticky tongues.”
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.
Single-game Preds tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 12, but there’s a way to get your hands on them (with a discount) before the general public. Local fans can unlock early access starting Tuesday, Sept. 9 with a special promo code.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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