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Join East Nasty's Wednesday run, learn swing or country dance, play tabletop games at Game Point or register for a co-ed league.

6:00–7:30 PM · weeklyEvent
Nashville Country Dancers — English Country Dance class (opens in a new tab)
The weekly English Country Dance lesson welcomes beginners and experienced dancers. No registration is required.
Where
Sevier Park Community Center, 3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
Cost
Free
7:00 PM lesson · 8:00 PM party · Mondays in OctoberEvent
The Ballroom of Nashville — West Coast Swing (opens in a new tab)
Beginners can drop in for West Coast Swing at 7 PM, then stay for the 8 PM social. Membership is not required.
Where
4928 Edmondson Pike #107, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
See studio for group-class and party pricing
Starts Mon Nov 2 · four-week leagueSocial
Mid State Sports Leagues — beginner/intermediate pickleball (opens in a new tab)
Co-ed 2v2 beginner/intermediate pickleball. Free agents can register individually and are placed on a team.
Where
City Road Chapel UMC, 701 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115
Cost
Free-agent entry $86

6:00 PM · weeklyFitness
6RUN5 Tuesday Run (opens in a new tab)
Sign the organizer's liability waiver before joining the weekly run.
Where
The Exchange Collection, 966 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
Check with the club for fees
Tue Oct 13 · meetup 6:30 PM · game 7:00 PMSocial
Nashville Social — Pub Poll game night (opens in a new tab)
Play Pub Poll, a Family Feud-style game, with Nashville Social's 30s–40s group. RSVP in advance.
Where
Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge, 1322 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
Cost
Check event listing; food and drinks extra
Starts Tue Oct 13 · six-week course · 7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Nashville Improv — Intro to Improv Course 2 (opens in a new tab)
Learn improv basics over six Tuesday sessions. No experience is required; register for the course.
Where
East Nashville; classroom details in registration
Cost
$185 for six sessions
Fourth Tuesday monthly · next meeting Tue Oct 27Social
Nashville Junior Chamber — Membership Meeting (opens in a new tab)
NJC's fourth-Tuesday membership meeting includes an interview with a Nashvillian. Check the event listing for the venue and registration.
Where
Nashville; venue varies by meeting
Cost
See Eventbrite listing

6:00 PM · weeklyFitness
East Nasty Wednesday Run (opens in a new tab)
East Nasty's weekly run starts at the Grassy Knoll. No signup is needed; a separate walk/run group starts at 5:45 PM.
Where
Grassy Knoll at East End United Methodist Church, corner of 12th St and Holly St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
Check with the club for fees
7:00 PM lesson · 8:00 PM party · Wednesdays in OctoberSocial
The Ballroom of Nashville — Lindy Hop and Swing Dance Party (opens in a new tab)
Start with the Lindy Hop lesson, then stay for the open swing party. Walk-ins are welcome.
Where
4928 Edmondson Pike #107, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
See studio for group-class and party pricing
Wed Oct 14 · 10:00–11:00 AMFitness
Nashville Social — Tai Chi 101 (opens in a new tab)
Try Tai Chi with Nashville Social's 30s–40s group at Sevier Park. RSVP with the group.
Where
Sevier Park Community Center, 3021 Lealand Ln, Nashville, TN 37204
Cost
$4

7:00 PM Country Swing · 7:45 PM Two-Step · 8:30 PM party · Thursdays in OctoberSocial
The Ballroom of Nashville — Country Swing and Two-Step (opens in a new tab)
Country Swing and progressive Country Two-Step lessons, followed by a dance party. Walk-ins are welcome.
Where
4928 Edmondson Pike #107, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
See studio for group-class and party pricing
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Nov 12 also listedSocial
Nashville Junior Chamber — Social at Six (opens in a new tab)
NJC's monthly Social at Six is at Honeytree Meadery on Oct 8. RSVP through Eventbrite.
Where
Honeytree Meadery, 918 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
See Eventbrite listing
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PMFitness
Nashville Hiking Meetup — Edwin Warner evening hike (opens in a new tab)
The 5–6-mile hike moves at about 3 mph on park trails and roads. Bring a headlamp or flashlight; the route is moderate and fast-paced.
Where
Edwin Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221
Cost
Check Meetup event details
First and third Thursdays monthly · check library calendarSocial
Nashville Public Library — Edmondson Pike Book Clubs (opens in a new tab)
Edmondson Pike has adult book clubs on the first and third Thursdays, including a thriller group. New members are welcome.
Where
Edmondson Pike Branch Library, 5501 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
See library event calendar
Thu Oct 29 · 6:45–9:00 PMEvent
The Speed Mingle — Nash-Flirt Express (opens in a new tab)
The mixer uses 10–15 minute rounds for adults seeking friendship, dating or networking.
Where
Nashville, TN; confirm venue with organizer
Cost
$24.99–$44.99

First and third Fridays · lesson 7:30 PM · dance 8:00–10:30 PMSocial
Nashville Country Dancers — Contra Dance (opens in a new tab)
Start with a beginner lesson, then join the live-music contra dance. Come with or without a partner; admission is $7–$25 on a sliding scale.
Where
2nd Presbyterian Church Activity Center, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215
Cost
$7–$25 sliding scale
First Friday monthly · next lunch Nov 6Social
Nashville Junior Chamber — First Friday lunch (opens in a new tab)
At NJC's monthly lunch, attendees introduce their work and the opportunities they're pursuing. Check registration for the venue and time.
Where
Nashville; venue and time posted with registration
Cost
See Eventbrite listing

5:00 PM fundamentals · 6:00 PM practica · Saturdays in OctoberEvent
The Ballroom of Nashville — Argentine Tango (opens in a new tab)
Argentine Tango fundamentals followed by a practica. Walk-ins are welcome; check the studio calendar for October dates and prices.
Where
4928 Edmondson Pike #107, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
See studio for group-class pricing
Second Saturday monthly · 2:30–4:30 PMSocial
Salsa Cafe at Tempo (opens in a new tab)
Open-level salsa social at Tempo on the second Saturday of each month. Come solo or with a partner.
Where
Tempo, 2179 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN
Cost
Pay what you value
Sat Oct 10 · 10:30 AM–12:00 PMSocial
Nashville Social — Coffee & Conversation (opens in a new tab)
Join Nashville Social's 30s–40s group at Mama Bread. RSVP with the group and buy your own coffee.
Where
Mama Bread, 1600 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
Buy your own order
Sat Oct 10 · 12:30–2:00 PMSocial
Nashville Social — Lane Motor Museum visit (opens in a new tab)
Nashville Social's 30s–40s group meets at Lane Motor Museum for 90 minutes. RSVP with the group; admission is separate.
Where
Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210
Cost
$15 museum admission

Second Sunday monthly · 4:00–6:00 PM · September–MaySocial
Nashville Country Dancers — English Country Dance (opens in a new tab)
Monthly English Country Dance with live music. Beginners are welcome; the season runs from September through May.
Where
Friends Meeting House, 530 26th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Cost
See event listing
Sun Oct 11 · 12:00–1:30 PMFitness
Nashville Social — Mill Creek Greenway Stroll (opens in a new tab)
Walk the 1.2-mile Mill Creek Greenway loop with Nashville Social's 30s–40s group. Meet at the Whitsett Park lot.
Where
Whitsett Park, 375 Wimpole Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
Cost
Check the event listing for any fee
Sundays · 6:30–10:00 PM · dates listed through Dec 13Social
Game Point Cafe — Social Sunday (opens in a new tab)
Tennessee Game Days co-hosts this weekly board-game social. New players can join.
Where
Game Point Cafe, 107 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
See cafe event details
Sun Oct 18 · 3:00–5:00 PMSocial
Game Point Cafe — Nashville Catan Meetup (opens in a new tab)
Nashville Catan players meet for an afternoon game; newcomers are welcome.
Where
Game Point Cafe, 107 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Cost
See cafe event details
Starts Sun Nov 1 · four-week leagueSocial
Mid State Sports Leagues — co-ed indoor volleyball (opens in a new tab)
Four weeks of co-ed indoor 6v6 doubleheaders. Solo players can register as free agents and join a team.
Where
Mid State Sports Center, 207 Shady Grove Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
Cost
Free-agent entry $86

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