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Get ready to shop ‘til you drop. We’ve partnered with Tanger Outlets Nashville to give one lucky reader a $1,000 shopping spree, whether it’s a new fall wardrobe or head start on the holidays.
There’s lots in store this time of year at Tanger Nashville (even if you don’t win), with new store openings and a lineup of festive fall events: Bring the pups for dog-friendly activities + a costume contest at Barktober, or cozy up on the Green for a “Wicked” outdoor movie night.
Election Day. Middle Tennessee residents living in the 7th Congressional District (here’s a map) will vote in the Democratic and Republican party primaries today, Oct. 7 to determine which candidates move on to the general election in December. Use this tool to find your polling place.
Announced
Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman are set to headline Nashville’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The free event will also feature performances by CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Biz
“I don’t want our closing to be a sudden sad thing… I want these last years, months, days, minutes, and seconds to be a reflection and celebration,” said Fido founder Bob Bernstein of the Hillsboro Village cafe’s planned closure on June 1, 2028. The date will mark more than 30 years since Fido opened. (Nashville Business Journal)
Transit
NDOT will host a Transportation Demand Management Summit on Friday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Music City Center. Expect sessions on transit infrastructure and regional updates, plus networking and a mobility showcase. The event is free with breakfast + lunch provided, but registration is required.
Drink
Mystic Falls or Music City? Hidden Bar’s Oath & Fang pop-up gets a supernatural twist on Thursday, Oct. 16 when Candice King (aka Caroline from “The Vampire Diaries”) pours themed cocktails to benefit Nashville’s Community Resource Center.
Sports
Take your photo with Nashville SC’s shiny new US Open Cup trophy at the Team Store this week. The trophy will be on display during select hours through Thursday, Oct. 9. Then, head back to GEODIS Park on Saturday, Oct. 18 for the final regular season match.
Home
We’re all busy with holiday prep — but what about holiday pests? This total protection bundle from Waynes handles every unwanted mosquito, roach, termite, and rodent, so you don’t have to. Best of all: quotes are free.*
Editor’s Pick
Fall brings a new chapter of author events to Nashville, with big names taking the stage for conversations.
Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | Hear from the duo as they share the inspiration and creative process behind their new thriller novel, “Gone Before Goodbye.”
Cameron Crowe | Thursday, Oct. 30 | The filmmaker behind “Almost Famous” and “Say Anything” will be joined by Sheryl Crow.
Kenny Chesney | Thursday, Nov. 6 | Hear from the artist as he discusses “Heart Life Music,” a book exploring the experiences that shaped his life and music career.
For ongoing author events, consider bookmarking the event calendars at Parnassus Books and The Bookshop.
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.
Prickly Pear Coffee Co.'s “Gilmore Girls” coffee crawl is underway, but that’s not the only exciting news brewing. The cofee shop has a new camper in the River North area with free two-hour parking. Oh — and if you’re participating in the coffee crawl, the grand prize raffle is every local coffee lover’s dream.
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