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👻 Nashville’s most popular Halloween costume is …
October 31, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Happy Halloween! Get in the Halloween spirit by watching one of the Nashville Zoo’s clouded leopard cubs viciously, and adorably, attack a pumpkin! And if you’re still looking for a neighborhood to trick-or-treat in — here’s my guide 🎃
What's CITY Talking About
🏘️ OHS Under Fire … Again
This week, Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka broke the news that Office of Homeless Services Director April Calvin had created her own rehousing program outside of protocol. We’re chatting with Eli about it on today’s Friday news roundup. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
👮 Almost 400 People Detained From Local Jails
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained 365 people from Davidson County jails this year, including 216 after May’s ICE operation in Nashville. While this type of enforcement also happened during Biden’s administration, it has increased under President Trump, and more people with minor, nonviolent offenses are being detained. [Nashville Banner]
- Revisit our conversation with The ReMIX TN about May’s ICE crack down. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏙️ Proposed Midtown District Change
On Nov. 4, Metro Council will consider a proposal to create a Midtown Business Improvement District, similar to arrangements in The Gulch and downtown. An additional fee on Midtown properties would fund improvements like cleaning services and safety measures. [Nashville Scene]
- Earlier this year, I reported on how the Nashville Business District, which provides these services for downtown and The Gulch, has been criticized for its treatment of unhoused folk, and for improperly storing gas tanks in the library garage. [📰 Hey Nashville]
⚡ Disruption to Nashville’s Support Services
Due to the federal government shutdown, funding for several Metro emergency support programs — including assistance with rent, mortgage, property taxes, and prescriptions — will be limited. Utility Payment Assistance will be available to applicants who currently meet crisis criteria, but others will be placed on waiting lists. [Nashville.gov]
We are deeply concerned about the impact this will have on the families and individuals who rely on these essential services.
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This is Halloween, this is Halloween! My kid is dressing up as a black cat in a pumpkin this year, and I’m going to be her witch. But what’s the most popular Halloween costume in Nashville? Test yourself to find out!
What’s Nashville’s most popular Halloween costume?
Furball Friday
Meet Bear! He likes to do handstands while reading Hey Nashville. He’s four months old and loves catching up on the news during his morning walk or couch time. Could this be my biggest fan?! 🥹
I’d love to hear about more furry friends! Email me your pet pics to share in a future newsletter 😻
What To Do
Friday, Oct. 31
- 👻 80th Birthday Bash | Adventure Science Center | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 🎃 Family Program: Halloween Hootenanny | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 10 a.m.-Noon
- 📀 Rainbow Kitten Surprise Album Signing | Grimey’s | Noon
- 🍸 Come Get Wicked Halloween Party | Tall Tales Rooftop Bar | 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
- 🥾 Fall Lantern Hike | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | 6-8 p.m.
- 🩸 Death Drop 2: A Drag Queen Murder Mystery (through Nov. 1) | Play Dance Bar | 6-8:30 p.m.
- 🎸 Boo Ray's Honky Tonk Halloween | Harken Hall | 7 p.m.
- 🧛 Hallows Faire | Harriet’s Rooftop | 7 p.m.-Midnight | Free
- 💫 "Star Wars: A New Home" Live with Orchestra (through Nov. 2) | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | 7:30 p.m.
- 📸 Haunt & Flaunt Halloween Party | Noelle Hotel | 8-10 p.m.
- 🐺 Werewolf Bar Mitzvah | Connie's Neighborhood Bar | 8p.m.-1 a.m.
- 🎥 “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | The Belcourt | Midnight
Saturday, Nov. 1
- 🌹 El Día de los Muertos (through Nov. 2) | Cheekwood | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 🦉 Owl Day | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 💚 27th Annual Turnip Green Festival | Nashville Farmers’ Market | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free
- 🤗 Family Day | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free
- 🍵 Spill the Tea (through Nov. 22) | JW Marriott Nashville | Noon
- 🍺 Views and Brews | Fort Negley Park | 3 p.m. til dark
- 👻 Trick or Drink Halloween Bar Crawl (through Nov. 2) | Various locations | 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
- 🥃 Bourbon, Boots, ‘n’ Books | CMA Event Space | 5-8 p.m.
- 🐯 Boo at the Zoo ends | Nashville Zoo | 5-9 p.m.
- 🍷 Wine Down Main Street | Franklin | 7-10 p.m.
- 🎤 The Revivalists | The Pinnacle | 7:30 p.m.
- 🎵 The SteelDrivers | Ryman Auditorium | 8 p.m.
- 🎁 Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas | TPAC | 7:30 p.m.
- 🪩 Promiscuous: A 2000s Club Bangers Throwback Party | The Vinyl Lounge | 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2
- 🎤 Maroon 5 | Bridgestone Arena | 8 p.m.
- 🌱 Neighbors for Native Plants | Cornelia Fort Airpark | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 🏈 Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | Noon
- 🥫 Sort and Organize Donations - Tusculum Store | ThriftSmart | 1-4 p.m. | Volunteer
- 🧛 Weekend At Bella's (“Twilight” Movie Marathon Series) | Hermitage Library Branch | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Free
- 🎙️ Bryce Crawford: Live Podcast Tour | TPAC | 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
- 📚 First Sunday Silent Book Club | Hanna Bee Coffee | 6-8 p.m. | Free
- ⭐ CAIN Live and In Color | Ryman Auditorium | 7 p.m.
⏱️ Two reminders for the weekend: Set your clocks back an hour on Sunday for the end of daylight saving time, and register to vote for the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election. The last day to register is Monday, Nov. 3.
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