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MTSU Offers Free Application Week for Prospective Students

• Free Application Week: Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is offering a Free Application Week for prospective freshmen and transfer students from Monday, Sept. 16, to Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.

• Application Fee Waived: During this time, the regular $25 application fee will be waived for undergraduate first-time freshmen and transfer students. No code is needed; students simply need to apply within the specified dates.

• Application Process: Students can apply by visiting www.mtsu.edu/apply.

• Goal of Initiative: MTSU is participating in Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s College Exploration Month, with the aim of reducing barriers for students interested in applying.

• Eligibility: The free application offer is available only to undergraduate first-time freshmen or transfer students. It does not apply to graduate or dual enrollment applications.

• True Blue Preview: Prospective students can also apply for free at upcoming True Blue Preview days on Sept. 28 and Nov. 2, 2024, and Feb. 28 and March 2, 2025.

• True Blue Tour: MTSU will host recruiting events across Tennessee and in Huntsville, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. For more information on these events, students can visit https://mtsu.edu/rsvp.

Source: Rutherford County Source

9 Must-Visit Pumpkin Patches in Middle Tennessee for Fall 2024

• Flying Ghost Pumpkin Patch (Davidson County): Located on White Bridge Road in Nashville, this pet-friendly patch offers the largest selection of pumpkins, mums, and hay bales. Visitors can enjoy pumpkin bowling and other photo-friendly opportunities.

• Walden Farm (Rutherford County): Open from late September through October 31, Walden Farm offers hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, a Tennessee Slip n Slide, and a variety of fall treats and decor. Visitors can purchase Walden Bucks punch cards to access activities.

• Gentry Farm (Williamson County): A seventh-generation farm in Franklin, Gentry Farm offers hayrides, a corn maze, putt-putt golf, and more. Open from late September to October, tickets are available online or at the gate.

• Pumpkin Paradise (Maury County): This Columbia-based farm features a corn box, pedal track, hay maze, and more. Hayrides offer a chance to see farm animals and learn about life on the farm.

• Keller’s Corny Country (Dickson County): Offering kid-friendly zip lines, wagon rides, a corn maze, and more, Keller’s Corny Country opens in October with activities for the entire family.

• Bottom View Farm (Sumner County): Bottom View Farm’s fall festival includes a pumpkin patch, train rides, a rolled hay maze, pony rides, and an ice cream parlor, making it a family-friendly destination.

• Lucky Ladd Farms (Rutherford County): Recognized as one of the top pumpkin farms in the U.S., Lucky Ladd offers a variety of games, rides, a corn maze, and delicious caramel apples.

• The Wilson Family Farm (Williamson County): This farm in College Grove offers hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and pumpkin cannon, with the goal of providing visitors a peaceful escape from the city.

• Cheekwood Estate & Gardens (Davidson County): A Nashville tradition, Cheekwood Harvest features a pumpkin patch, garden strolls, and fall foliage from September to October, appealing to families, couples, and individuals alike.

Source: Williamson County Source

Upcoming Events

• Tomorrow, September 17, 2024

  • Weezer - Voyage to the Blue Planet - Link Here

    • Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN

• Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  • Yung Gravy - Grits & Gravy Tour - Link Here

    • Brooklyn Bowl, 925 3rd Avenue S, Nashville, TN

• Thursday, September 19, 2024

  • Mat Kearney - Link Here

    • Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way, Nashville, TN

  • Nathaniel Ratcliff - Link Here

    • Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Avenue, Nashville, TN

  • Steve Martin and Martin Short - “The Dukes of Funnytown” - Link Here

    • Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN

East Nashville Duo Behind Kisser Restaurant Honored as Best New Chefs in America

• Nashville Chefs Recognized Nationally: Leina Horii and Brian Lea, owners of East Nashville’s Japanese restaurant Kisser, have been named two of Food & Wine Magazine's “Best New Chefs” for 2024.

• Restaurant Highlight: Kisser is known for its housemade udon noodles, praised as “some of the greatest in the United States,” and offers a menu inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine.

• James Beard Nomination: In April 2024, Kisser was also nominated for Most Outstanding Restaurant in the prestigious James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

• Location and Offerings: Located in East Nashville, Kisser serves breakfast and lunch on select days and is modeled after a Japanese kissaten, offering a café-like space for relaxation and dining.

Source: WKRN

Noteworthy Headlines

• $80,000 Lotto America winner in Goodlettsville

  • Source: WBBJ 7

• MTSU to Host Mike Pence for Constitution Day

  • Source: Nashville Parent

• Queen of the Cumberland: For 30 years she paddled down Nashville's river

  • Source: The Tennessean

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