Hi, Nashville - hope you all had a lovely Labor Day Weekend! If you’ve been missing the Queen of Country as I have, Bicentennial Park in Franklin just announced a viewing of Steel Magnolias with Dolly-inspired activities on September 25th. Be sure to wear your blush and bashful colors!

Need a Dolly fix sooner? There’s going to be a Dolly look-alike teaching line dancing lessons on September 19th at Loveless Cafe’s Jam Fest, celebrating their 75th Anniversary. That’s right - we’re gonna celebrate at the build your own biscuit slider bar while jamming to live music from Robert’s Western World, as the kids enjoy the bounce house, face painting, a caricature artist, and lots more surprises. I’m stoked to be giving a family 4-pack of passes to Jam Fest - ENTER TO WIN!

FUN NON-FALL FESTIVITIES 🤪

Prior to the pumpkin spice takeover, there are lots of pre-fall festivities to take part in here in Middle Tennessee! UNIQUE THINGS TO EXPERIENCE ↓↓

• AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL (9/18 - 9/20) - Enjoy a free weekend of music, food, culture, shopping, dancing, community, and the kind of energy you have to experience for yourself!

• BACON FEST (9/19) - A full day of family fun with facepainting, snocones, live music, shopping, and everything bacon - ice cream, burgers, mac & cheese, and more at Copperline Ranch!

• HOT DIGGITY DOG FEST (9/19) - Bring your pups to enjoy great food, local pet adoption organizations, and explore unique dog-related products at Capitol View!

• NASHVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL (9/25 - 9/27) - Enjoy a weekend of tradition, culture, entertainment, and shopping while tasting your way through Greece! Free admission for children under 12.

• KIDSVILLE FAMILY FESTIVAL (9/26) - A festival just for your kiddos? Head to Centennial Park for dance performances, crafts, inflatable games, face painting, food trucks, character meet and greets, storytimes, and more!

• TOUCH OF BREWS (9/26) - Bring the dogs and kids to Two Rivers Mansion for family-friendly fun with live music and local brews - kids under 12 free. Use code DO615 for 20% off, or enter to win a 6-pack of tickets!*

•  HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (9/26) - Experience a celebration of culture and community with traditional performances and live music, interactive booths, and a kids zone! Included with membership or daily admission.

• TN MAKER FEST (9/26) - Head to the Won’dry for a free celebration of innovation, art, & STEM! Experience Nashville's ultimate hands-on playground for curious minds of all ages!

• KNOBLIN FEST (10/3) - Bringing together the Donelson community and Nashville, this quirky all-ages festival offers live music, local vendors, and lore! Enter to win VIP tickets, t-shirts, and more.

• NATIONAL BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL (10/3 - 10/4) - Enjoy a full weekend of live music, local vendors, family fun, and banana pudding every way you can imagine at Hickman County AG Pavilion.

• CELEBRATE NASHVILLE (10/3) - A celebration of what makes Nashville unique, this free, intercultural experience at Centennial Park features a variety of dance and musical performances, authentic and exotic tastes from around the world, hands-on children’s activities, a dedicated area for teens, and much more!

• TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL (10/3) - Live cooking, authentic flavors, culture, and family fun - enjoy delicious Turkish favorites including döner, kebabs, gözleme, börek, baklava, Turkish coffee, tea, and other traditional dishes at Peace Bridges Center!

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