Hello Friday.
April 19 2024
It’s a well-known fact, pumpkin spice lattes and other seasonal drinks signal the unofficial beginning of fall + local coffee shops have already started rolling out a variety of cozy beverages.
Whether you’re loyal to pumpkin or enjoy other seasonal flavors, we’ve rounded up 9 local cafes and coffee shops to get your fall drink fix. Pro tip: most beverages are available hot or iced for those chilly mornings and warm afternoons.
- Bagelshop, 401 Union St. | Pair your pumpkin spice and s'mores lattes with the shop’s new pumpkin french toast bagel.
- District Coffee, 2927 Sidco Dr. | The customer favorite autumn toffee latte is back on the menu along with trail mix, caramel apple, and pumpkin pie lattes.
- Honest Coffee Roasters, 3820 Charlotte Ave. | The L&L Market location will soon feature a fall time latte made with juiced sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie seasoning.
- Just Love Coffee, 1528 Demonbreun St. + other locations | Just Love got an early start on its autumn offerings with last month’s debut of pumpkin and lumberjack lattes — the latter made with maple, cinnamon, and caramel flavors.
- Red Bicycle, 2190 Nolensville Pk. | Seasonal drinks are back at Red Bicycle’s Woodbine location, including pumpkin pie and campfire lattes, pumpkin cream cold brew + chaider (a chai latte and apple cider blend).
- The Loading Dock, 2028A Lindell Ave. | Order a Campfire at Dusk latte with a graham cracker rim if you love s’mores, or sip on the cafe’s pumpkin pie latte until the end of October.
The fall flavors don’t stop here — click the button below for more autumn-themed drinks you can enjoy on at local coffee shops.
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Today
- Loretta Lynn's Friends: Hometown Rising | Mon., Sept. 13 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The in-person show is sold out, but you can still stream performance by Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, and others via Peacock or Circle All Access on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Tuesday
- Marketing Professionals Marketing Mixer | Tues., Sept. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Ole Smoky Distillery, 423 6th Ave. S. | Free | Get to know other professionals in the marketing industry.
- Margaret Renkl | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Frances Bond Davis Theater at Harpeth Hall, 3801 Hobbs Rd. | Free | Nashville-based author Margaret Renkl will discuss her new book, "Graceland, at Last." 📖
Wednesday
Thursday
- Mitsubishi Motors Small Batch — Big Ideas Happy Hour | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Nashville Entrepreneur Center | Free | Mingle with other entrepreneurs at a happy hour hosted by Mitsubishi Motors.
- Brothers Osborne | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $39.50+ | The country duo will be joined by Travis Denning and Tenille Townes. 🎶
Friday
- Night Market | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market | Cost of purchase | Listen to live music while shopping, sipping on beverages, and dining out.
- Full Moon Pickin' Party | Fri., Sept. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Percy Warner Park | $10+ | BYO blanket or chair + enjoy traditional bluegrass and food vendors. 🪕
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2021 African Street Festival | Fri., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 19 | Hadley Park | Free | This annual festival hosted by the African American Cultural Alliance features dancing, music, shopping, and other activities.
Saturday
- Nashville Pride | Sept. 18-19 | Times vary | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | The annual event features a parade, vendors, and a kids and family zone as well as performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Orville Peck, and more.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 90º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Now Open
- A new Spanish tapas restaurant and bar just opened in Sylvan Park at 4401 Murphy Rd. Lola is the concept of Siege Hospitality, the same restaurant group behind Epice, Santo, and Kalamatas. (Nashville Business Journal)
- Nissan Stadium recently welcomed Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint and Jasper’s to its slate of concessions offerings. Head to the North End Zone for Martin’s and club level sections 219 and 228 for sweet potato barbeque fries, caulipoppers + other stadium fare at Jasper’s. (Nashville Scene)
Coming Soon
Coronavirus
- Nashville CARES will provide free rapid COVID-19 testing on Wed., Sept. 15 ahead of this weekend’s Nashville Pride festival, which requires attendees be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The drive-thru testing site at 633 Thompson Ln. will be open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (The Tennessean)
Cause
- The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee announced it has raised $1.7 million for recovery efforts in the aftermath of last month’s devastating flood event. The first round of grants totaling $200,000 will be distributed to nonprofits in Humphreys, Dickson, Houston, and Hickman counties.
Arts
- Nashville Ballet will kick off its 2021-2022 season with "Peter Pan" at TPAC's Jackson Hall on Oct. 8-10. Tickets are now on sale. 🩰
- There’s still time for any and all creatives to submit their Nashville-focused works in our Rep Your City Design Contest. The first selected designs will be chosen on Oct. 7 — then featured on products sold in The NASHtoday Shop, with the designers taking home up to $1,500. See details + submit your design. 🎨
Sports
- The Tennessee Titans fell 38-13 against the Arizona Cardinals at yesterday's season opener. The Titans will hit the road this weekend to take on the Seattle Seahawks (👋 SEAtoday) on Sun., Sept. 19. Tune in via CBS.
Survey
- Hey, have you taken our demographics survey yet? We’d love to learn more about you (to better serve you in this newsletter) by having you complete this quick, 2-min. online survey. Thanks in advance.
Pizza lovers, rejoice. Five Points Pizza is brining back its annual Free Slice Night on Tues., Sept. 14 as a "thank you" to its customers.
From 5-7 p.m., guests can enjoy a free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza at both the Charlotte Ave. + Woodland St. locations, while supplies last.
This year's event is considered to be extra special, as the local pizzeria is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. 🍕
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