Friday, Saturday AND Sunday: SOUTHERN BOOK FESTIVAL AT THE WAR MEMORIAL: Storytime with Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Olivia on Saturday and Sunday! You have to take the kids. More information here

Saturday: OKTOBERFEST in GERMANTOWN 5K Bier Run, Oompa Bands, Leiderhosen and more!!  Get it on!!  Plan your day here

Saturday Night: PINKTOBER AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE with KELLIE PICKLER and THE BIG 98! Raise awareness and money to help fight cancer!  $15 for general admission. VIP (meet and greet with Kellie) $50.  This one benefits the American Cancer Society.  Buy tickets here.

SUNDAY: DIERKS BENTLEY'S MILES AND MUSIC RIDE FOR KIDS AND CONCERT! Roll in on 2 wheels or walk down to the Riverfront for some great music from Dierks Bentley, Sheryl Crow, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell and more!!  Proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital at Vandy!  Register for the ride at the Harley Davidson Dealership on Sunday morning or just attend the concert!  Tickets available here