At least nine events land on Saturday, Oct. 17, across Mt. Juliet. The day starts with an 8 a.m. yard sale and wraps with a 7 p.m. Prince tribute.
The full lineup, by start time, draws from listings compiled by MtJuliet.com.
8 a.m.–noon: Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter Fall Yard Sale
Mt. Juliet Animal Care and Control wraps up its two-day Fall Yard Sale on Saturday. The sale began Friday, Oct. 16. Details: (615) 773-5533.
9 a.m.–noon: Falling for Biscuits pop-up
Sweet Biscuit Co. hosts its Falling for Biscuits pop-up at 2654 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., according to the shop's Facebook page. The event features fall-themed items and new mini sweet biscuit flavors.
10 a.m.–noon: Touch-A-Truck at West Wilson Middle School
Children can climb into the driver's seat of vehicles they usually see only from the car window. No admission price has been confirmed.
10 a.m.–1 p.m.: "Distracted Driving Is Scary" at Mt. Juliet High School
An awareness walk and family event takes over the Mt. Juliet High School parking lot. The listing does not name the organizing group.
Noon–2 p.m.: Chili Cook-Off for a Cause
MJ Wine & Spirits hosts its first annual Chili Cook-Off for a Cause. No ticket price or address has been posted.
Noon–2 p.m.: Front Porch Community Craft Event
The Village Forager hosts a free craft event on its front porch.
Admission is free.
5–8 p.m.: Chick-fil-A fundraiser for the animal shelter
Customers who order through the Chick-fil-A app during this window send part of the proceeds to Mt. Juliet Animal Care and Control.
7–9 p.m.: Purple Evolution Prince tribute
A live Prince tribute act called Purple Evolution performs at Caribbean Vibes Venue in Mt. Juliet. No ticket price has been confirmed.
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: "Little Shop of Horrors" at Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School's production of "Little Shop of Horrors" offers both a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show on Saturday at 419 Wildcat Way in Lebanon, according to Main Street Media of Tennessee. Tickets are $15 at gofan.co. The production uses professional Audrey II puppets from Music Theatre International in New York City.
"These are professional puppets that have been used in national tours as well as Broadway productions, so having our students work with them is a really exciting opportunity," theater teacher Katharine Ray told Main Street Media in an Oct. 5 preview.
The MtJuliet.com listing notes that details can change. Readers should check with organizers about cost, parking and weather plans before heading out.
