#MUSTDO

Today

• AmericanaFest | Wed., Sept. 22-Sat., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Location vary | $199+ | Over 200+ American and folk acts performing across Nashville
• Quinn XCII | Wed., Sept. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $27.50+ | Stay Next To Me Tour with Chelsea Cutler

Thursday

• Myles Kennedy | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $25+ | Performing with Tyler Bryant
• Nashville Diversity Career Fair | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A wide range of employers looking for job-seekers across multiple fields

Friday

• Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus | Fri., Sept. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $20+ | The final home series of the season
• Bootlegger’s Bash 2021 | Fri., Sept. 24 | 6-11 p.m. | Carnton, 135 Eastern Flank Cr. | $47+ | Featuring spirit tastings from several local distilleries, vineyards + breweries with live entertainment 

Saturday

• Golden Pheasant Triathlon | Sat., Sept. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Downtown Nashville | $45+ | A triathlon race that include kayaking, biking + running

Sunday

• Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Sun., Sept. 26 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $199+ | Taking on division rivals at home
• 10th Anniversary Picnic Party | Sun., Sept. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | Celebrate The Nashville Food Project's 10th anniversary with a virtual bluegrass show

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.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 69º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Show

• Dolly Parton, Dennis Quaid, Linda Davis, and more will perform at the Kiss Cancer Goodbye benefit concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sun., Oct. 24. Tickets are on sale now for the show benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. (WZTV)
• The Bluebird Cafe has fully reopened + will resume live shows 7 days a week. See the show calendar and COVID-19 policies. 

Development

• Loews Vanderbilt Hotel has unveiled 3 new luxury designer suites inspired by some of Nashville’s icons like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and new tastemakers. The suites are part of the hotel’s multi-year renovation plan + can be booked now. 

Coronavirus 

• Williamson County Schools has extended its district-wide mask mandate through Jan. 19, 2022. (WTVF)

Cause

• Junior League of Nashville is hosting a book drive during September through a partnership with Parnassus Books. The books, written by Hispanic authors in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, can be purchased on Parnassus’ website and will be donated to local nonprofit Book'Em. 📚

Community

• A new mural in Waverly depicts 7-month-old twins Ryan and Rileigh — 2 of the youngest victims of the recent flood. The painting by Texas-based artists Brittany Johnson and Efren Rebugio can be found on the front wall of The Walls Art Park. (WTVF)

Award

• Nashville Severe Weather has been selected by NOAA + the NWS as 1 of the 2021 Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors of Excellence. The organization is recognized for inspiring the community to take action and become ready and responsive, creating innovative ways to engage the community, and more.

Today Is

• The autumn equinox. While the lower temperatures may not feel quite cool enough yet, check out 9 local coffee shops helping to make it at least taste like fall. 🍁

Listen

• Sam Williams, grandson of Hank Williams, Sr., recently debuted his new album, “Glasshouse Children.” The album came shortly after Sam signed on to Mercury Nashville + takes an unexpected twist on his country music lineage. (Nashville Lifestyles)

Learn

• The University of Tennessee’s Williamson County Extension Office is introducing 2 new opportunities for equestrians this October: an Equine Round Table Night and Youth Equine Management Certification. Learn more about + sign up for the hands-on equestrian programs. 🐎

Arts 

• Calling all creatives. Now through Oct. 6, anyone with a creative mind can enter your Nashville-focused designs into our Rep Your City Design Contest. Designs will be chosen by our team to be compensated + featured on products sold in The NASHtoday Shop. See details + enter. ✍️

Wellness 

• Typical children’s vitamins are basically candy in disguise, with added sugar and gummy junk. Hiya is made with a blend of 12 organic fruits and veggies, 15 essential vitamins, and zero sugar. They’re also vegan and dairy-free. Bonus: Get 50% off your first purchase. Ⓟ 

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