Nashville Scene

This week’s cover package: With early voting now open in the Nov. 3 election, we break down what’s on the ballot. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/who-s-who-in-the-midterms-breaking-down-the-nov-3-ballot/article_e342be74-36b4-4344-b832-dbf1dec6ad24.html

Republican congressional candidate Brent Taylor asks voters to forgive past sexual advances as "youthful indiscretions."

Republican Charlie Hatcher and Democrat Chaz Molder are locked in a congressional faceoff that centers on affordability and affects 17 counties.

Monday Menu: Here are the details on two promising upcoming events at The Nashville Food Project and Iggy's.

Our live-review column The Spin checks out the second annual Nashville Jazz Festival, featuring standout sets from Jeff Coffin and Bill Evans’ Super Nova and many more.

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Former Democratic vice presidential nominee and current Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke in Nashville over the weekend, expressing support gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green.

After two-and-a-half years of buildouts and name tweaks, Noko Yaki — the newest spot from the owners of Noko and Kase x Noko — is ready to reveal its menu and opening date.

Columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social examines the killing of John Collins, who was beaten to death in 1891 under suspicious circumstances.

Critic's Pick: Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready brings a multi-genre show to Cannery Hall Mainstage as part of a high-profile effort to free innocent people from incarceration.

Best of Nashville 2026: "The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre is unique in her doggedness and versatility."

Critic's Pick: "3rd and Lindsley will be jumping this weekend."

Critic's Pick: Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mike Delevante performs Saturday night at Brown’s Diner.

Critic's Pick: "This weekend, the North Nashville Arts Coalition marks a decade of celebrating Black creativity in the 37208 corridor."

Sheryl Crow’s playing and singing have never been better than on her 12th studio album ‘Pick You Up,’ writes Daryl Sanders.

The latest Date Night installment from contributor Danny Bonvissuto: A birthday dinner gone bad inspires a Steak Sunday visit to locally owned steakhouses.

Letter to the Editor: Reflecting on the community I found at Yazoo Brewery.

An official historical marker now welcomes readers to the North Branch Library, which has served the Buena Vista area for 111 years.

The 45th annual NAIA Pow Wow took place last weekend at Long Hunter State Park, and photographer Angelina Castillo was there to document the dancers, vendors and visitors.

Clay Greenberg, the chef-owner of Punk Wok, says that after he publicly announced his restaurant's planned closure, his landlord reached out and offered to work with the Asian small-plates spot to help it stay open.

Before the release party at Skinny Dennis for ‘Hello, Honky Tonk,’ country phenom Kaitlin Butts discusses how the East Nashville watering hole inspired her new LP.

Ownership of Sylvan Park's newly rebranded Lion's Share Tavern is promising a more casual, affordable dining experience.

From our election issue: Memphis Democrat Jerri Green is stumping hard against the heavily favored Marsha Blackburn.

We made a map of Nashville’s 15 early voting sites!

This week on The Aunt B Radio Hour: Early Voting stats in Davidson County are super encouraging, but one candidate needs to stop texting Betsy and Braden. Plus: A Southern Festival of Books debrief. Available now!

From this week’s election issue: Redrawn congressional districts have gained national attention, with funds from a super PAC that targets Dems.

Maiz de la Vida, 5th & Taylor, Junior and Present Tense were among the new honorees at last night's Michelin Awards ceremony in Nashville.

According to a new report, The Boring Company’s construction on the Music City Loop tunnel could lead to sinkholes across Nashville, among other environmental dangers.

Jefferson Street Sound Museum's Lorenzo Washington, a devoted caretaker of Nashville’s rich Black music legacy, has died at age 83.

Via the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social: Legendary Nashville barbecue trailblazer Jack Cawthon died on Wednesday at age 80.

Country legends Brooks & Dunn's 1991 debut album 'Brand New Man' is a landmark worth celebrating. And celebrate they did, with a massive 35th anniversary show outside Loser's on Tuesday.

Peter Thiel took a detour through political, economic, social and religious history that commanded some six hours over four consecutive Monday evening lectures in downtown Nashville.

Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner ‘Fjord,' opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social and AMC Thoroughbred, is a political puzzle of bureaucracy and rage.

Chris Gantry, who came up as part of a cadre of country songwriters going against the grain of 1960s Nashville, reflects on that time in his new LP ‘Worth Every Nail.’

After several months of debate, a bill to ban vehicles from turning right on red at nearly 60 Nashville intersections has been withdrawn.

From our Street View column: The Titans and the city are expanding the historic Seigenthaler Bridge to reach the new Nissan Stadium.

Critic's Pick: "Street Theatre is back with a twisted treat that’s sure to get you into the Halloween spirit."

With five days of data, staffers on Republican and Democratic congressional campaigns had the same message Tuesday morning: Suburban counties are voting and rural areas are staying home.

A. Marshall Hospitality announced Tuesday the closure of Deacon’s New South in downtown Nashville after a nine-year run.

Nashville’s birding community grows with a Nashville branch of Feminist Bird Club.

Ben and Stacey Dixon’s retro theater Full Moon Cineplex is a shrine to all things horror.

A new stadium isn’t making sense next to the Titans’ historic levels of losing.

The 'General Jackson Showboat' — the kitschy Old Nashville institution among the last remnants of bygone theme park Opryland USA — will soon cease operations after more than 40 years cruising the Cumberland River.

Audience editor @avparnell.bsky.social survives 12 Hours of Terror, the Belcourt’s legendary horrorthon, with Nashville’s undead.

Before Aaron Lee Tasjan brings ‘Get Over It, Underdog’ to The Basement East, he discusses his music’s latest evolution and the lasting influence of the late Todd Snider.

Monday Menu: Bar Mar and Henrietta Red plan a collab, Puesto is preparing to open, and The Hermitage Hotel celebrates Diwali with "High Chai."

Columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social examines the 19th-century killing of Ed Collins, "a terror to the whole south end of the county."

Best of Nashville 2026: "Music Valley Archive exists to prop up the things that make Nashville unique."

Critic's Pick: "'Hive Mind' has so much angsty energy that it’s powering a whole dual-headliner Hive Mind Tour."