Be TPAC’s guest at Disney’s 30th anniversary production of “Beauty and the Beast.” | Photo by Daniel Boud via TPAC
The season of cozy gatherings has arrived. In fact, November brings a mix of late fall festivals, early holiday celebrations, and plenty of ways to bundle up and enjoy the cooler weather.
See it on stage
“Beauty and the Beast” | Tuesday, Nov. 4-Sunday, November 16 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $67+ | Be enchanted by the Broadway classic filled with music, magic, and romance.
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” | Saturday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 28 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $53+ | This annual tradition puts a local spin on the classic story and features live symphony accompaniment.
Food and drink fun
Kosher Nashville Hot Chicken + JAM Festival | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Gordon Jewish Community Center | Cost of purchase | Spice up the afternoon with hot chicken tastings, live performances, and vendor shopping.
Taste of Bellevue | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 4-7 p.m. | Ford Ice Center Bellevue | $25+ | Sample signature dishes from ~20 area restaurants.
Don’t worry, our Halloween events guide didn’t ghost you — it’s just hanging out in its own spot.
Nashville will reportedly host the 2034 Special Olympics. As previously outlined in the bid process, the event is expected to draw ~4,500 athletes and 10,000 volunteers. A press conference is planned for later this week with more details. (The Tennessean)
Biz
The owner of The Golden Slipper in Germantown plans to open two new sister shops in the neighborhood. First up is Wonderland, a toy store and candy shop debuting in late November, followed by a fragrance store in February.
Plan Ahead
Old Dominion, songwriter Liz Rose, and the late Charley Pride will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame next month, representing stars 110-112. The 1 p.m. event on Tuesday, Nov. 11 is open to the public.
Concert
Everybody scream. Bridgestone Arena announced two upcoming concerts: Demi Lovato’s “It’s Not That Deep” tour on Tuesday, April 14 and Florence + The Machine on Saturday, May 2.
Sports
The Titans traded cornerback Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams. Tennessee will receive a conditional fifth-round draft pick in exchange for McCreary and the Titans’ 2026 conditional sixth-round pick.
Learn
Tickets are on sale for the 15th annual Tennessee Local Food Summit, set for Dec. 5-7 at Trevecca Community Church. Farmers, educators, and entrepreneurs will gather for workshops, a vendor trade show, urban garden tour, and farm-fresh meals from local growers.
Active
Cooler weather, warm Gulf breezes, and championship courses: that’s fall golf on Alabama’s Beaches. Plan a golf trip to tee off surrounded by stunning scenery and make every round a coastal getaway.*
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After getting its start at local farmers markets, Mama Yang and Daughter now has a permanent home in Germantown. The new brick-and-mortar shop on Van Buren Street offers to-go frozen dumplings, or you can stay awhile and enjoy warm pork bao.
It’s open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
In the mid-1930s, the Grand Ole Opry spent seven months broadcasting from the Belcourt — then the Hillsboro Theatre. On Monday, Nov. 17, Belcourt historian T. Minton will explore that era in this one-hour seminar, followed by a 35mm screening of “Nashville Rebel” starring Waylon Jennings.
The event also marks the shared centennial of the Opry and the Belcourt.
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