If you visit tomorrow, Oct. 4, Candy Ave. will be there with cinnamon rolls + candy and caramel apples. | Photo via The PickUp
East Nashville just scored a brand new food truck park called The PickUp, located a couple miles from downtown at 1225 Brick Church Pk. Shoutout to readers Dave P. and MJ for the scoop.
Hearts is following its heart to Chestnut Hill. The Australian-inspired cafe, with locations in East Nashville and 12 South, plans to expand to Hart Street in the former Present Tense space. As for Present Tense, it’s relocating nearby to Houston Street. (Nashville Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Dave’s Cosmic Subs is en route to Nashville. The Ohio-based sandwich brand is eyeing a January opening on Charlotte Avenue near Sylvan Supply. Browse the menu to see which sub sounds best to you — and don’t miss the vegan and vegetarian options at the end. (What Now Nashville)
Development
Pinnacle Hospitality Partners submitted plans for a 15-story hotel on Rep. John Lewis Way South near Margaritaville Hotel. If the project moves forward, a Metro document suggests it will be named Sliver Nashville and offer 281 rooms. (Nashville Post)
Shop
Global fashion retailer Primark is set to open at CoolSprings Galleria on Thursday, Oct. 30. The store, which carries a variety of clothing, accessories, and home goods, will celebrate opening weekend with giveaways, local treats, and a visit from Bluey.
Sports
The Nashville Sounds finished the 2025 season with the fifth highest attendance average among all levels of Minor League Baseball. Want to visit the ballpark during the offseason? Make plans to see UT’s baseball team + The Lucky Classic celebrity softball game.
Number
96,350. That’s how many votes 32 Chunk received to win the title of Fat Bear Week 2025 champion. The bear won the crown for his salmon-eating dominance in Katmai National Park despite breaking his jaw earlier in the year. Hopefully he doesn’t show up along a local trail. (The Guardian)
Biz
If you’re wondering how you’re going to find someone stellar to fill your job opening, we can help. With our Job Board, you can post your listing for free and score a new employee in your community. It’s quick and easy — try it.
Read
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The Buy
Your favorite Nordstrom fall fashion essential. Sometimes, just one great new piece can update what’s already in your closet from last year. We’re eyeing:
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We made it to the weekend, Nashville. I’ll be back in your inbox bright and early Monday morning — until then, I plan to order breakfast tacos from Tempo, watch the MLB playoffs, and maybe organize my garage if the weather remains nice. Just don’t hold me to that last one.
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