EVENTS

Today

• Dusty Slay’s Grand Ole Comedy Show | Wed., Nov. 24 | 8:30 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $17 | The Nashville-based comedian has been featured on Comedy Central and various late night talk shows in recent years.
• Thanksgiving Eve Dueling Piano Party | Wed., Nov. 24 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Assembly Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Sing along to a live dueling piano show on the South Hall stage.

Thursday

• Nashville Turkey Trot | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m. | Wave Country-Wave Pool, 2320 2 Rivers Pkwy. | $44.99+ | Run or walk an 8k or 10-mile course. 👟
• FrankTown Festival of Lights | Thurs., Nov. 25- Sun., Dec. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Ln. | $25+ | Load up the car + drive through a 1-mile stretch of over 200 light displays synchronized to music.

Friday

• Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils | Fri., Nov. 26 | 5 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $40+ | Spend Black Friday at a home game.

Saturday

• Mike’s Fall Soul Celebration | Sat., Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $10+ | A night of music featuring Patti LaBelle, Anthony Hamilton + George Wallace
• Colony House | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25+ | The group will be joined by special guest Fleurie on the “Back Before You Know It” Tour.
• Full Belly 5k and Fun Run | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8:30 a.m. | Shelby Park and Bottoms + virtual | $10+ | Run, walk, or jog while raising funds for Friends of Shelby Park.

Sunday

• Opry Country Christmas | Sun., Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $45+ | The show features The Gatlin Brothers, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett, Charlie McCoy + Steve Wariner who will perform classic country Christmas hits. 

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 59º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Open

• The Tennessee Tribune opened its first of two stores inside the Nashville International Airport. Located between terminals C and D, the shop offers products made by 40+ local and state minority-owned businesses, including Kernels Nashville Popcorn, Twisted Sistuhs, and more.

Coming Soon

• Paris Baguette — a French-inspired café with over 4,000 franchise locations worldwide — plans to open at least five eateries in the Nashville area. While the locations have not yet been announced, expect a variety of in-house baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, and desserts. 🥖 (Main Street Nashville)

Closing

• Various Artists Brewing Co. is closing after three years in business at 1011 Elm Hill Pk. The brewery and pub is serving only beer until it closes on Sun., Nov. 28. (Nashville Post)

Sports

• Nashville SC defeated Orlando City SC 3-1 in Round One of the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. The team has advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and will face Philadelphia Union on Sun., Nov. 28. (The Tennessean)

Travel

• WeGo Transit will operate its buses and Access vans on a Sunday/holiday schedule in observance of Thanksgiving. Additionally, regional commuter buses and WeGo Star will not be in service. 🚌

Holiday

• Mayor John Cooper will join Jewish community leaders for the city’s 18th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony in front of the Historic Metro Courthouse at 4 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 29. The event, which will also be livestreamed, includes brief histories of the menorah, Hanukkah, and the significance of the ceremony.

• The annual Christmas at the Capitol celebration is set for Mon., Nov. 29. Listen to musical performances from the 129th Army Band jazz ensemble and the Belmont University BSA gospel choir + watch the tree lighting ceremony — featuring a Norway spruce from Murfreesboro. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.

Edu

• Meharry Medical College announced that it will give $10,000 to each of its 956 students — no strings attached. The money stems from federal COVID-19 relief funds designated for higher education institutions. (WTVF)

Announced

• The nominees for the 64th GRAMMY Awards were announced yesterday, with several Nashville-based artists, producers, and songwriters making the cut. Among the local nominees are Ruby Amanfu, Jimmie Allen, Nate Bargatze, Dave Cobb, and many others. See the full list. (The Tennessean)

Number

• 430,000. The number of single-use plastic bottles eliminated each year at Vanderbilt since the university implemented its "No More Plastic" initiative in 2019. The policy took effect at athletics venues this fall, therefore eliminating over 25,000 single-use plastic bottles sold at sporting events annually.

Cause

• The Nonprofit Fundraising Initiative — an organization geared towards helping other local nonprofits with fundraising events — has extended its application process for 2022 event assistance. Learn more + apply before Dec. 31.

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