The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

Hockey, Pumpkins, Blackjack, Movies, and Bourbon..

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

  • Nashville Predators Opening Night

  • Cheekwood Harvest

  • Western Casino Night

  • Nightlight 615

  • 2025 Nashville Whiskey Festival

Let’s get into it.

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Nashville Predators Opening Night

THURSDAY

The Predators open up the 2025-2026 season against the Columbus Blue Jackets. After a disappointing season last year, they look to bounce back. Either way, these games are a lot of fun, and the energy is hard to beat.

All fans will receive a Nashville Predators “Tour” shirt!

Cheekwood Harvest

SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 30

Cheekwood puts on some of the most beautiful scenery you will find, so anytime they have a theme going, it is worth seeing. One new thing they added is Harvest Nights every Thursday during this time frame, which will feature musical performances, food trucks, and more.

There are more than 75,000 pumpkins on the grounds!

Western Casino Night

FRIDAY

This event at 14Tenn is taking place this Friday from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. There will be casino games all night long, a silent auction, delicious food, and more. Tickets are $100, and cowboy/cowgirl attire is encouraged.

One ticket helps up to 7 burn survivors!

Nightlight 615

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Nightlight 615 is Nashville’s 21+ outdoor movie series. These take place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and feature a lot of food and alcohol vendors. This is the first movie they have done since July, so take advantage while you can.

Wicked is on Thursday and Sinners is on Friday!

2025 Nashville Whiskey Festival

SATURDAY

The Nashville Whiskey Festival takes place this Saturday and features over 100 whiskeys. There will also be food pairings, exclusive brand activations, signature cocktails, live music, and more.

You can also purchase VIP tickets for special access to some great bottles.

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