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Nashville, TN (September 6, 2023)  – Dunkin’, a proud partner of the Tennessee Titans, today announced it is celebrating the return of Titans football with a new  Free Coffee Mondays  offer . Every Monday throughout the Titans’ regular season, Dunkin’ Rewards members can receive a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase at participating Dunkin’ restaurants throughout the greater Nashville area.*  Throughout the Titans regular season, fans can also showcase their Titans pride with the return of Dunkin’s fan-favorite  Titans Donut  – featuring vanilla icing and topped with blue sprinkles. The Titans Donut is available at participating Dunkin’ locations throughout the greater Nashville area, while supplies last.**  “Titans football is back and Dunkin' is excited to offer fans a sweet treat to get fueled up for the season," said Emilly Bartels, Field Marketing Manager, Dunkin'. "The Titans are a staple in Nashville, we are proud to continue our partners...

Sept. 6, 2023 - The rumors are true - it's fall Frosty® time. Grab your favorite sweater and head to your local Wendy's®, because Wendy's Pumpkin Spice Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew are joining menus nationwide beginning September 12  for a limited time. That's right, consider Wendy's your one stop shop for your all-day Pumpkin Spice cravings. A Spoonful of Fall in Every Frosty Bite  Joining the Chocolate Frosty on menus, the new Pumpkin Spice Frosty* merges the same creamy, delectable texture Frosty fans know and love with hints of pumpkin and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a taste of familiar fall flavors in every bite. "Wendy's is helping turn our fans' cravings into reality this fall by introducing our new Pumpkin Spice Frosty," said  Lindsay Radkoski , U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "From our summertime Strawberry Frosty to last year's holiday Peppermint Frosty...

Calling all artists! The Jennie Woodworth Library is hosting Chalk the Walk. Bring your creativity to The Bibb Center on Saturday, September 16th to chalk the walk around the Bibb Center. Chalk and popsicles will be provided. Plus, every artist will be entered in a raffle to win gift cards from Sweet T's! The Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center is located at 1054 Old Charlotte Rd, White Bluff. https://dicksoncountysource.com/get-ready-for-chalk-the-walk-at-the-bibb-center/?feed_id=26237&_unique_id=64f9a74b7a737

September 5, 2023 - Taziki’s Mediterranean Café  understands that with the start of school and the end of summer vacations, life can get very busy and even seem overwhelming. That’s why the popular fast-casual brand is helping guests slow down and enjoy dinner the Mediterranean way — with its limited-time promotion featuring special dinner bundles, wine pairings and other drink specials. Taziki’s fall dinner bundle gives guests the option to choose between two appetizers and three feasts, plus two pieces of delicious baklava to top off the meal all for a special price. Two kids’ meals can be added for an additional $8. Appetizers include hummus and spicy hummus, feast options are chicken kebobs, grilled salmon and chargrilled lamb. The special is available from Sept. 4 through Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to close, at participating Taziki’s locations. “Dinner is an essential component of the Mediterranean lifestyle and one of the reasons I fell in love with Greek culture,” said Taziki’...

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the producers of world-class live events and location-based entertainment experiences, announced the highly anticipated return of Nashville’s ultimate Halloween event, the Nashville Nightmare. The season will kick off on Friday, September 15th, and will be open select nights through Saturday, November 11th. Music City’s premiere haunted house takes visitors through an unforgettable spooky experience that will have them shrieking from thrills and mayhem at every turn. “Nashville Nightmare is celebrating 13 years of fear,” said CEO & Founding Partner Chris Stafford. “With four brand new attraction themes and reimagined add-on experiences, Nashville Nightmare is sure to be the place to celebrate Halloween in Nashville this fall season.” Thrill-seekers looking to celebrate the Halloween season can expect brand new twists on fan-favorite attractions Horror High Homecoming, Vector Research: Alien Threat, Midnight Mortuary: Blood Ritual, pl...

Centennial Park Conservancy is unveiling an artistic fundraiser unlike anything else in Nashville, to be hosted this fall in conjunction with the Parthenon’s newest exhibit, Duncan McDaniel: Fountain. Held at the Parthenon on October 26, Bright Night will be a colorful and culinary journey and a full sensory exploration of Fountain. Tickets are now on sale. The Nashville premiere of Duncan McDaniel: Fountain, an exhibit that explores the mythology, art, and design of ancient Greek culture, will be on display in the East Gallery of the Parthenon from September 29, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The exhibit will include 18 original pieces of art, comprised of two backlit sculptures, nine suspended vases, six paintings, and one mural. A free opening reception will take place on September 28 at the Parthenon from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Through a multidisciplinary lens of painting, sculpture, and installation, McDaniel taps into a fountain from an era that has left unending images and ideas for...

Dickson County Sheriff's Office is hosting their Toy Patrol Ride this weekend! It's taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Historic Charlotte Court Square. Registration starts at 9:00am and the ride will leave at 10:00am. Attendees must pay a $10 entry fee and donate a new, unwrapped toy. Lunch will be provided at end of ride. For more information contact Lt. Jennifer Caruthers 615-636-2094 https://dicksoncountysource.com/dickson-co-sheriff-s-office-s-toy-patrol-ride-happening-this-weekend/?feed_id=26149&_unique_id=64f76b9c81159

Earlier this summer, Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap revealed his final Nashville concert, a special tribute event taking place October 3 at Bridgestone Arena. Milsap recently announced 11 additional artists who will join the lineup to salute the musical icon as he closes this chapter of his legendary career. Newly-announced guest entertainers are Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ray Stevens, Pam Tillis, The Gatlin Brothers, Hunter Hayes, Mark Wills, The McCrary Sisters, The Los Lonely Boys and Elizabeth Cook. “I’m so excited about my last show in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena and the amazing lineup of artists,” says Milsap. “I love Nashville and the amazing career my fans have given me. ‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!’ Please join me. It will be a very special night.” MORE BRIDGESTONE ARENA NEWS Previously-announced performers include Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery, Tracy L...

Each year, less than 84,000 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle are released in the U.S. The bourbon’s exceptional quality and limited availability has deemed it the “holy grail” of bourbons, cherished by enthusiasts and collectors alike. On Wednesday, October 4, Dream Nashville is giving bourbon aficionados the unique opportunity to sample Pappy, and a range of other Buffalo Trace bourbons, at an exclusive “Bourbon & Dinner” event. Dream Nashville’s Chef Liron Eisenberg will join forces with Chef Josue Pena of Atlanta’s Iberian Pig to create a six-course gourmet menu for the evening, in celebration of craftsmanship, flavor and tradition. Each course will be thoughtfully curated to harmonize with the notes and nuanced flavors of a one-ounce pour of various bourbons, including a 10 and 15 year Pappy and Weller. Held in a private room of Dream Nashville, tickets for the event are limited, and can be purchased here. Dream Nashville is located at 210 4th Avenue North, Nashville....

Labor Day marks the end of summer. Even though most federal businesses are closed, most stores are open. That’s great for everything from back-to-school shopping to grocery runs for those last-minute Labor Day cookouts. Closed Banks Post offices (as will UPS and FedEx) Costco (Costco is always closed on Labor Day, along with other major holidays, like Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving) Open Academy Sports + Outdoors: Open during normal business hours on Labor Day, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Barnes & Noble: This chain’s 600 stores will be open but some will have amended hours. Belk: Belk will maintain regular hours throughout Labor Day weekend for most stores. These hours are 10 a.m. -8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. However, there are a few stores that will operate from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Monday, so they recommend checking with local stores before heading there. Best Buy: Best Buy is open o...

Crumbl Cookies’ latest limited-time cookies for the week of September 9, 2023. Find a location near you right here!  Each week, their menu rotates to give you 6 deliciously gourmet flavors to experience. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk - Chocolate chip, but make it chunky—a delicious cookie filled with irresistible semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Caramel Pumpkin Cake - A warm and fluffy pumpkin cookie, topped with a swirl of smooth caramel cream cheese frosting and a soft sprinkling of pumpkin cookie crumbs. Chocolate Peanut Butter ft. OREO® - A warm chocolate cookie made with OREO® cookie pieces and peanut butter chips, topped with a decadent peanut butter mousse and a mini OREO® cookie. Key Lime Pie - Our refreshing classic key lime pie rendition includes a chilled buttered graham crust, zesty lime filling, whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and a fresh lime wedge to squeeze on top. *Best if consumed immediately or kept chilled in the fridge...

Here’s new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. Cruz Contreras [caption id="attachment_24873" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Cruz Contreras[/caption] Black Lillies frontman Cruz Contreras will release his solo debut album later this month. Ahead of the release,“Stop Giving Your Heart Away" is out now. A song he says "tell(s) a story of change through the heartbeat-pulse of a song." Take a listen here.  Blessing Offor [caption id="attachment_24874" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Blessing Offor[/caption] Singer/multi-instrumentalist Blessing Offor has released My Tribe (Extended Edition) – a deluxe delivery of his debut album. The four-time Dove Award Nominee has included three brand-new tracks – “Good Good,” “Amen,” and “Same Clouds” – that embody numerous aspects of Blessing’s songwriting, in...

Here are six live shows to check out this week. Lil Baby [caption id="attachment_24914" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Bridgestone Arena[/caption] Saturday, September 9, 7 pm Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville Lil Baby has announced a 32-stop national tour stopping in Nashville this week in support of his most recent album, It’s Only Me (Quality Control Records/Motown) which was released in October of 2022. Find tickets here.  Tenacious D [caption id="attachment_24915" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo courtesy of TenaciousD -Travis Shinn[/caption] Thursday, September 7, 8 pm FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin Tenacious D – comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass just announce the expansion of their Spicy Meatball Tour in select cities across the United States this fall including Franklin. Find tickets here.  Ray LaMontagne [caption id=...

Begun in 1924 as a means of preserving the county’s rich agricultural history, the Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market.   This year the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.   The Fair began Thursday, August 31 and runs through September 4. Here's what's in store for the rest of the fair. Forty Dollar Car Load Day will take place on Sunday September 3. This is an extraordinary savings. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and rides start at noon. The $40 will pay for everyone in your car, pick-up truck or van, as well as all rides, and parking for the day. The gates close at 4:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 p.m. with regular admission charges, unless you have a hand stamp from earlier in the day, then admission will be half price. In the evening, the exhibits will open at 5:00 p...

Halls Chophouse, voted Best New Steakhouse in the 2022 Best of Nashville Awards, has announced has launched Saturday Lunch Service every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, September 2nd. “We’re thrilled to deliver Halls Chophouse’s delectable Saturday lunch service just in time for football season,” said Chad Ellis, General Manager of Halls Chophouse Nashville. “We’ll be rolling out our classic lunch menu items in Nashville that Halls fans know and love. And with TVs in our front bar, Bill’s Bar in the back, and all across our covered patio, we’ll be the perfect town hall gathering spot to catch a midday Saturday game.” The lunch menu will feature favorite starters like She-Crab Soup, Lowcountry Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Calamari and more. A full assortment of Halls salads will be available. For entrees, guests can treat themselves to the famous Halls Chophouse Burger, Halls Prime Bison Nachos, Allen Brothers Steak Hot Dog, among other selections, as well as ...

Luke Bryan is preparing a tasty encore after fans went “nuts” for Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Popcorn last summer. This year, they will bring you Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts , a limited-edition packaged snack that includes peanuts harvested by Fendt farmers. The snack was inspired by Bryan’s Georgia upbringing as the son of a peanut farmer and his love for his Fendt ®  724 Vario ® tractor. There are three flavors - honey roasted, down south dill, and sizzlin sriracha. Bryan shared on social media, “Let the good times roll. Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts go on sale August 31! Inspired by my Georgia roots and sourced from the finest Fendt farms.” Once the limited supply of  Boldly Grown Peanuts  sells out, Fendt will donate $50,000 to the National FFA Organization, the premier youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Fendt donated $25,000 last ye...

As summer fades into fall, it is the perfect time to watch a classic summer film that makes one think of love, coming of age, and facing fears. There is something about the end of summer that makes one think of slowing down and enjoying simpler times, enjoying life, having a good laugh, and, of course, sometimes, it is about kicking alien butt. Here are 15 movies made between 1953 and 1996 that are perfect at catching that summer vibe. There are many others, but these are some classic pics. Roman Holiday (1953)  A romantic romp taking place in Rome, it tells the tale of princess Ann, played by Audrey Hepburn, who is overwhelmed by her suffocating touring schedule and takes off on a free evening after taking a sedative her doctor gave her. She is discovered asleep on a park bench by American reporter Joe Bradley, played by Gregory Peck, who takes her back to his apartment for safety only to discover she is royalty. Romance gets in the way of the exclusive interview he promis...

The "Margaritaville" singer has died. Jimmy Buffet was 76 years old. On social media, his passing was announced. Stating, "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs." It continued,"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." No cause of death was revealed nor was is shared where he died. Buffet was born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He began his musical career in Nashville where he released a country album titled "Down To Earth" in 1970. When the album didn't succeed he moved to Key West where he developed his musical style with beachy, island focused tunes. "Margaritaville" was released in 1977 and charted in the top ten. Other big hits for Buffet included "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "A Pirate Looks at Forty," "Treat Her Like a Lady." Buffe...

Reelgood released its top ten streaming titles this week. Highlights for this week. Only Murders in the Building dropped to second place this week. Disney + Ahsoka took the top spot this week. Dark Winds moves to the last spot on the list. Here are the top ten title this week.  https://dicksoncountysource.com/looking-for-something-to-stream-here-are-the-top-ten-titles-this-week-august-21-2023/?feed_id=26012&_unique_id=64f33a4578806

“Stand By Your Man” may have been written by Tammy Wynette, but it was Nancy Jones who stood by George Jones for more than 30 years and helped save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. In Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones , readers get an intimate look at country music legend George Jones through the eyes of his wife of 30 years. Ask anyone who knows country music, “Who was the GOAT—the greatest of all time?” and the answers will inevitably lead to George Jones. Millions of people know the name of the iconic country music artist, George Jones, but few people know that behind the man and his golden voice was a strong, feisty woman who not only saved his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors, but also was instrumental in saving his soul. Legends, half-truths, and downright lies abound about the iconic singer, but what secrets do people not know about him? Wha...