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🧑🍳 Dolly’s got a cookin’ empire?!
October 10, 2024 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Good mornin’! Sending lots of love to friends and family down in Florida; I hope everyone in your world is safe 🙏
Thanks to our exclusive launch sponsor Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for their support.

What's CITY Talking About?

🧘 It’s World Mental Health Day!
It can be hard to find mental health resources in Nashville. For World Mental Health Day, the City Cast Nashville podcast is chatting with the I’m Fine, It’s Fine podcast hosts about where Nashvillians can find some relief. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🧑🍳 Dolly Parton’s Cooking Empire
We all know about Dolly Parton’s music empire, but did y’all realize she’s also a queen of cookin’? From a line of cake mixes to her new cookbook “Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals,” our favorite Tennessean is cooking up a storm in the culinary world. [Salon]
🗳️ Gun Control Key Issue on Nov. 5 Ballot
After the Covenant School shooting last year, a majority of Tennessee voters now say they support gun control efforts. Here’s where local Nov. 5 candidates stand on the issue. [Nashville Banner]
- Early voting begins Oct. 16. [Nashville.gov]
- Related: MNPS students practice shooter drills regularly. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏒 Predators Upgrade Concessions
The Nashville Predators have added $15 million in upgrades to Bridgestone Arena for the new season, which starts today, including new concessions — like a charcuterie board and a Caprese salad served in a mini helmet — and a new 85-seat exclusive seating area for California Closets Studio club members. [The Tennessean]
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What To Do
Thursday, Oct. 10
- 🍺 BOOze at the Zoo | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $80 | Nashville Zoo
- 🏒 Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars | 7 p.m. | $59+ | Bridgestone Arena
- 🎤 Burlesque Karaoke with Bonnie Valentine & Rose Marie | 8 p.m. | Free Entry | White Limozeen
- 🎵 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Alice Randall | 8 p.m. | $59.75+ | Ryman Auditorium
- 🥔 In Pantry Volunteer | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Volunteer | Hands of Hope Food Pantry
- 🎥 “Inception” Presented by NightLight 615 | 7 p.m. | $16.56+ | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- 🎵 Ryman Sidewalk Sessions with Brooks Huntley | 6 p.m. | Free | PNC Plaza
Friday, Oct. 11
- 🧑🎨 46th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair starts | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free Entry | Centennial Park
- 🤝 46th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair Volunteer | 2-6 p.m. | Volunteer | Centennial Park
- 🎵 Fall Break Friday Night Hoedown | 5:30-9 p.m. | $22 | Cheekwood
- 🥃 Nashville Whiskey Festival & Battle of the Spirits | 5:30-9 p.m. | $136 | The Cambria Midtown Hotel - The Rux Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
- 🧺 Fridays by the River | 3-8 p.m. | Free Entry | Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion
- 👻 Boo at the Zoo starts | 5-9 p.m. | $19+ | Nashville Zoo
- 🦇 Spook-tacular Forest Friends | 10-11:30 a.m. | Free | Warner Park Nature Center
- 🍷 Northern Italian Whites Happy Hour Wine Class | 5 p.m. | $35 | Carne Mare Nashville
- 🧛 Vampire Weekend | 7 p.m. | $23+ | Ascend Amphitheater
- 📽️ Freaky Friday Films: “Frankenweenie” | 3-5 p.m. | Free | Hermitage Library Branch
Look up tonight! I heard we might be able to see the aurora borealis again 🌠
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