Isolated thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. High 88F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
Tonight
Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. Low 73F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
The Rock Place is celebrating the opening of its new location in Nashville with a community event on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 3-7 p.m. The event invites builders, contractors, designers and Middle Tennessee community members to tour the new location while enjoying refreshments such as wine, cheese, craft beer and wood-fired pizza. Located at 3035 Powell Ave. near the 100 Oaks area, this new location is easy to access just off of I-65. The Rock Place is Nashville’s premier paver and natural stone supplier. For more information, go to www.therockplace.biz.
The Red Bull Tennessee Knockout (TKO) Prologue will be held Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Riders will race along a 350-foot course and navigate across three urban-inspired obstacles: tires, logs and concrete barriers. Spectators can head to Lower Broadway between First Avenue and Third Avenue to watch the competition. For more information, go to www.redbull.com/us-en/events/tko-prologue.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens’ annual Black Arts Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The event showcases music, visual art, dance and spoken word. Reservations are required. Admission is free for Cheekwood members. Tickets for not-yet members are $20 Gardens Only or $25 for Gardens & Mansion. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.cheekwood.org.
Jim Hoobler, author of "This Used to Be Nashville," will hold a presentation and book signing at the Belmont Mansion on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 4-5:30 p.m. Hoobler's book is a photographic journey into the past to learn the histories behind some of Nashville's iconic buildings.
Hilary Topper, author of "From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete – A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete," will hold a book signing at the Barnes & Noble Cool Springs in Brentwood on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. The book is about Topper’s 10-year journey from mother and business owner to running the New York City Marathon and triathlons.
The TRAINS! Enchanted Express expansion at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, in partnership with Nashville Parent, will hold a family-friendly Labor Day weekend event on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cheekwood’s long-time volunteer caretaker of the trains, Conductor Chuck, will present interactive train talks at 11 a.m. and noon. Toddlers accompanied by an adult will enjoy a train-themed craft and storytime from 10 a.m. to noon during Saturday’s TOTS! program. Popsicles will be available to purchase from King of Pops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, guests can stop by the Garden Gift Shop for 50% off TRAINS! merchandise all day on Saturday.
The Nashville Brew Fest will be held Friday, Sept. 9 from 7-11 p.m. at First Horizon Park. The event will feature over 50 breweries and 150 beers, as well as food trucks, music, lawn games on the First Horizon Park field and more. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.nashvillebrewfestival.com. Early admission tickets are available for $65 and include unlimited samples from over 50 breweries, outfield and food truck access and the opportunity to sample specialty beers during the first hour. General admission tickets are available for $50 and include unlimited samples from over 50 breweries and outfield and food truck access beginning at 8 p.m. Participants can use the promo code “Sounds2022” for $10 off admission (valid for the first 100 tickets sold).
The 53rd annual Nashville Film Festival will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 5 at the Belcourt Theater, the TPAC Andrew Johnson Theater and the Franklin Theatre. The film lineup includes the Nashville premiere of “The Return of Tanya Tucker.” For information, go to www.nashfilm.org.
The 31st annual Nashville Aids Walk, a Nashville CARES event, will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at Public Square Park in downtown Nashville. The walk will be at 11 a.m. Family activities and celebration festivities will be held from noon-7 p.m. For information or to register, go to www.nashvilleaidswalk.com.
The 13th annual Nashville Out of the Darkness Walk, hosted by the Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP-TN), will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. at Nashville’s historic Centennial Park. This gathering will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20% by the year 2025. Details and registration can be found at afsp.org/Nashville.
