Happy Monday, everyone! I’m back in the States and definitely fighting some post-vacation blues. For real though, being back with y’all is making the return to reality a little easier. Didn’t you love hearing from Rhea, Ashley, Brigid, and Elizabeth!? I’m so glad y’all got to experience that epic lineup while I was away!

I thought I’d kick off my return and the week with an… drumroll, please…AWESOME GIVEAWAY! One of the best fall activities Nashville has to offer is Cheekwood Harvest, and you can enter to win four tickets to experience this fall fantasy, complete with 100,000 pumpkins, on September 27! This basic, fall-obsessed white girl is wishing you all the luck on this one!* 🎃🍂 

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Touch of Brews takes over Two Rivers Mansion on September 26 with live music, craft vendors, kid-friendly activities, and lots of brews. Kids 12 and under get in free; friendly leashed pups are welcome, AND you can use code DO615 for 20% off tickets. Enter to win a six-pack of tickets!*

• The Voice standout Jean Saint Lazarus celebrates the release of her new EP with a night of piano pop rock at Garage Sale Bar on September 30. Nashville rocker Kelley Cole joins her for an evening of new music, powerful songwriting, and plenty of big feelings. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

• Mamma Mia! Sing along to the music of ABBA with Arrival From Sweden on October 3 at The Fisher Center at Belmont University. Enter to win two tickets!*

• Plus other just announced shows from Rakim, Dave Chappelle, JoJo, and more!

OKTOBERFEST IN NASHVILLE

I got to experience my first-ever Oktoberfest in Düsseldorf, Germany, this last weekend, and Alex and I had the best time drinking beer, eating pretzels, dancing on tables, and meeting some friendly locals. Now I’m even more pumped for the Nashville Oktoberfest-ivities, and I made a little list of them for you to check out. Prost! 🍻

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Local spots continue to shut their doors, with FOUR oneC1TY businesses announcing they’ll close at the end of the year. I recently heard someone on Instagram say we need to stop gatekeeping all the good spots, and while I probs would’ve delivered the message a little more kindly, I agree with the sentiment. So, consider this your reminder to spread the word about the Nashville spots you love and show them some love while you can. ❤️

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