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Saturday, September 19
Nashville Oktoberfest Oct 1-4 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall. Southern Festival of Books Oct 18 — Free Literary Event. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Radnor Lake State Park: Bald eagles 20 minutes from Broadway. Free.
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Worth knowing this week
Nashville Oktoberfest Oct 1-4 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Four days of German beer, food, and fun featuring the Dachshund Derby, Stein Holding competition, and a 5K run at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Nashville Oktoberfest · 2026-10-01
Southern Festival of Books Oct 18 — Free Literary Event
Nashville's beloved free literary festival returns with author readings, panel discussions, and book signings for all ages.
Nashville Lifestyles · 2026-10-18
Boo at the Zoo Oct 16 - Nov 1 at Nashville Zoo
Family-friendly Halloween event at the Nashville Zoo with trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, and spooky animal encounters.
Seeing Tennessee · 2026-10-16
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Recently verified listings in Nashville, TN.
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Lower Broadway — No cover, three floors, noon to 3am since 1960
Robert's Western World
Lower Broadway — $6 Recession Special: bologna sandwich, PBR, Moon Pie
Ryman Auditorium
Lower Broadway — Church pew seating and the best acoustics in Nashville
Grand Ole Opry
Music Valley — On the air since 1925. That six-foot wood circle is from the Ryman.
Bluebird Cafe
Green Hills — 90 seats in a strip mall. No talking. Garth was discovered here.
Open right now
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Always open
Music City Walk of Fame Park
Open 24 hours
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
Always open
Nashville Sounds
Game days; gates open 1 hour before first pitch
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