Enter Aba’s plant-filled dining room situated under a skylight and Murano chandeliers. | Photo by Emily Dorio
From Mediterranean spreads to sushi, steakhouses, and new neighborhood bars, September’s restaurant openings cover plenty of ground. Stay ahead of the curve (and the crowds) by bookmarking this list.
Aba, 435 Houston St.
The menu features hot and cold mezze, kebabs, and Music City exclusives such as hot honey halloumi and smoked cheddar labneh.
Little Hats Market, 2005 Belcourt Ave.
The Hillsboro Village eatery has your lunch and dinner plans covered with fresh pasta, subs, and packaged goods.
Maru, 1416 4th Ave. S.
The restaurant, which has locations in East Nashville and the Nations, serves everything from sushi, yakitori, and small plates to sake and cocktails. Find it at Emblem Park, a new mixed-use development bordering Wedgewood-Houston.
ELEVEN11, 913 Dickerson Pk.
This Vietnamese-inspired bar, lounge, and 11-seat restaurant offers cocktails alongside garlic noodles, fried chicken, and other bar snacks.
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.*
Add to cal: “If I Can Dream” featuring the music of Elvis Presley
Presented by Nashville Ballet
Elvis Presley’s legacy is represented through rhythm, rebellion, and the timeless power of movement. | Photo provided by Nashville Ballet
Grab your blue suede shoes and prepare to be all shook up.
Nashville Ballet presents “If I Can Dream,” an homage to the one-of-a-kind music and rhythm of Elvis Presley.
Witness iconic songs like “That’s Alright” and “Suspicious Minds” come to life through dance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center from Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12.
Tickets are available for afternoon and evening performances throughout the weekend.
Ollè Korean Eats is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. | Photo provided
Open
Ollè Korean Eats just opened on White Bridge Pike near Trader Joe’s, serving dishes such as Korean fried chicken, japchae, tonkatsu, and bibimbap bowls. Don’t skip the sips — we’re eyeing the matcha lattes — and the market snacks, sauces, and to-go banchan.
Eat
In other restaurant news, the business partners behind Noko are planning a new concept for the former Tin Angel space in West End. The project is in early development with a $2 million permit already secured to rehabilitate the building. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
Nashvillians may have noticed the In-N-Out Burger locations in Antioch and Lebanon nearing completion, but the chain has also purchased a 154,000-sqft warehouse in Wilson County. The facility will serve as a regional hub as the brand expands across Middle Tennessee. (The Tennessean)
Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign focused on education, early detection, and support. You can step up by registering for the 2025 Komen Nashville More Than Pink Walk this Saturday, Oct. 4 at Nashville Yards.
Seasonal
Stocking up for trick-or-treaters? In Tennessee, you can’t go wrong with Life Savers — it’s the most popular candy in the state, according to a new Instacart study. And let’s be honest: We’ll be sneaking sweets all month long considering a little sugar rush pairs perfectly with Nashville’s fall festivities.
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For the first time in club history, Nashville SC is bringing home a trophy. A 2-1 win over Austin FC last night earned the Boys in Gold the 2025 US Open Cup and a ticket to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Help commemorate the moment at Sunday’s trophy celebration at GEODIS Park.
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
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.
Looking to have a “DogGone Good Old Time” this weekend? Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will be at Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music, food trucks, games, and senior dog meet-and-greets. If you can’t make it to this one, the nonprofit’s Halloween event is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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