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September 2, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Happy Tuesday! I hope y’all had an excellent Labor Day weekend. It’s hard to believe that it’s already September!

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🎉 The Best Things To Do in September
September always feels like a rebirth after the humid slog of summer, a month full of fairs, football, and fun stuff to do. On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re talking about the best things to eat, see, and hear this month. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏢 Strobel House Operator Resigns
The executive director of Depaul USA, the operator that runs Strobel House, resigned shortly after meetings revealed Metro had overpaid the organization $500k, despite it not having a contract. Strobel House has also had a near-fatal violent incident and fire during its first year. [Rich Text]
- Strobel House is Nashville’s first permanent supportive housing facility. [📰 Hey Nashville]
- The issues at Strobel House are part of a larger picture of ongoing concerns with Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🧑💼 Mayor’s Senior Advisor Resigns
Marjorie Pomeroy-Wallace, who recently moved from chief of staff to Mayor O’Connell to a position as chief strategy officer and senior advisor, has announced her resignation. Pomeroy-Wallace has worked with the mayor since running his campaign in 2023. [Tennessee Lookout]
👋 Two Local Orgs Build Community
- While Germantown LGBTQ+ bar Frankie J’s offers a laid-back space for local queer folk, they also host a packed lineup of events and served over 800 meals last season to Nashville Launch Pad teens. [Nashville Scene]
- Kreate Hub is a South Nashville coworking space where artists can rent shared studios at low prices, and exhibit their work. [Nashville Banner]

What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 2
- 📷 Jazz Greats | Cheekwood | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 🥫 Free Grocery Distribution | 40th & Albion | 9:45-11 a.m. | Volunteer
- 🪇 Music and Movement | Green Hills Library Branch | 10:30 a.m. | Free
- 🧑🌾 12 South Farmers Market | Sevier Park | 4-7 p.m.
- 👭 Fall Glam & Glow! | TailGate Brewery Headquarters | 6:30-9 p.m.
- 🎶 Ray Charles Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music | 3rd and Lindsley | 7 p.m.
- 😆 Roast Battle League | The Lab at Zanies | 7 p.m.
- 🎵 Howard Jones | Ryman Auditorium | 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 3
- 🎵 Nissan Free Wednesdays | National Museum of African American Music | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 🧶 Ultimate Guide to Crochet | Edmondson Pike Library Branch | 10:30 a.m. | Free
- 🐦 Fall Migration Bird Banding | Warner Park Nature Center | Noon-4 p.m. | Free
- 🧷 Diaper Bank Sorting and Packaging | Nashville Diaper Connection | 1-3 p.m. | Volunteer
- 🎶 Coheed and Cambria | Ascend Amphitheater | 6:30 p.m.
- 🎤 Disney Descendants / Zombies | Bridgestone Arena | 7 p.m.
- 🎥 Screenings on the Steps: “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” | Spanish Steps at W Nashville | 8 p.m. | Free
⭐ My event pick of the week: The first-ever Kids’ Makers’ Mart at Fairytales Bookstore on Saturday! Come out and support these creative kids with their homemade arts, crafts, baked goods, and more.
Free · Daily