Schedule of Events for Week of October 3-7, 2011  

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Monday, October 3, 2011 

 

Opening Ceremony & Walk with the Mayor
Fifth Third Center Plaza, 424 Church Street
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join Mayor Karl Dean, Tom Turner (President and CEO of the Nashville Downtown Partnership), and your co-workers for the kick-off of the second annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. Following a brief ceremony, the mayor will lead a 15-minute walk through downtown, and the first 500 downtown employees to cross the finish line* will receive a healthy complimentary lunch provided by The Pita Pit. And don’t be surprised if we throw a few other giveaways into the mix. After all, it is YOUR week!

(*Complimentary lunches are only available for those who participate in the walk. The walk will begin and end at Fifth Third Center Plaza. Sign up HERE.)

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Nashville's Largest Coffee Break
9:30 am - 10:30 am 
at participating coffee shops only

There’s something brewing downtown! Stop by any of these participating coffee shops for a free cup of coffee during this downtown-wide coffee break. Join co-workers for a mid-morning boost. Fresh brew - just for you!

Butter Cake Babe Coffee Cafe - 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Casablanca Coffee - 602 12th Avenue South
Dunkin’ Donuts (Music City Central) - 400 Charlotte Avenue
Dunn Bros. Coffee - 401 Church Street, Suite 100
FiddleCakes Coffee Cafe and Bakery - 300 10th Avenue South
Panera Bread - 401 Commerce Street
Provence Breads & Cafe - 601 Church Street

 

             

        

 

Painting in the Plaza - Your Art Show Opens Soon!
Fifth Third Center Plaza, 424 Church Street
11 am -1 pm

Join Nashville artist Todd Greene in creating an artistic masterpiece that will be displayed at downtown's First Saturday Art Crawl on November 5.  The artist will blend his work with downtown employees' contributions to create a dynamic mobile for display. Enjoy music and other creative activities on the plaza and along Fifth Avenue. And since it is Artober, you may witness "pop-up" activities led by local artists throughout the day.

Since it is Walk Nashville Week, the art project will be titled "Walk Your City." Get involved and celebrate downtown's walkability!

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Shop and Munch!
Tennessee State Museum Store
505 Deaderick, Enter on Fifth between Union & Deaderick streets
1 pm - 2 pm

Join us for free Gigi's mini cupcakes* and shop at the Tennessee Museum Store using a 20% off coupon (click here for coupon, valid through October 16). At the end of the day, there will be a drawing for three door prizes - you don't have to be present to win! Bring your business card to sign up for email blasts about future store sales.

* while they last
 

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Downtown's Next Superstar
sponsored by CMT and UMG
Corner of 5th Avenue and Commerce Street
11 am - 1 pm

Everyone knows that Nashville attracts a musical crowd, but how often do we get to hear the talents of Nashville’s downtown employees? We’re searching for Downtown’s Next Superstar with an employee competition hosted and sponsored by CMT and Universal Music Group. If you are not one to sing, come listen to the music and enjoy free popcorn and snacks. Winners will receive copies of superstar CD releases from artists like Sugarland, George Strait, Billy Currington and more. And, the grand prize winner will receive an autographed guitar from one of UMG Nashville's superstar artists. Winners will be announced in this week's edition of Downtown Details.

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Get Your Chocolate Fix
The Peanut Shop, 19 Arcade
2 pm - 3 pm

The "Peanut Shop," once the original home of Planters^tm Peanuts, is still “nuts after all these years.” Come by the shop in the Arcade and receive a complimentary “chocolate fix” between 2-3 pm. Also, bring your business card and sign up for a daily giveaway and a grand prize on Friday! 

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Corporate Tug of War & Lunches on the Green
Public Square Park
11 am - 1 pm

Bring your co-workers for lunch in Public Square Park while you watch corporate teams vie for the title of Downtown Nashville’s Tug of War Champion! Sponsored by Lightning 100 and Yelp, this event will be sure to entertain. The winning company scores a catered lunch from a downtown restaurant of their choice and "Office Bragging Rights." Click HERE to sign up your team (10 people required)! 

Lunches on the Green, sponsored by Lightning 100, is an open invitation to come picnic in the park. Food vendors will be on-site. Bring a blanket and grab a front row seat to watch the Tug of War competition. 

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Party with the Preds!
Bridgestone Arena Plaza, 501 Broadway
2 pm - 4 pm

Spend time in Smashville and join the Nashville Predators and Fifth Third Bank for a party on Bridgestone Arena’s Plaza. Meet Nashville Predators personalities, including GNASH and the Dancers/Ice Girls while enjoying live music, ice cream provided by Purity Dairies, and games. You will have an opportunity to pick up some free Predators items and register to win exciting prizes (Disney on Ice tickets, Predators game tickets, autographed items, and more). Predators game tickets will also be available at a discounted rate for downtown employees! The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment eBus will be on-site offering free credit reports and mobile financial services.

 

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Live On the Green
Public Square Park

Stay downtown after work and enjoy a free weekly concert brought to you by Lightning 100! 

Performances begin at 5:30 pm. Line up for October 6:

6 pm - Marie Hines
6:45 pm - Rayland Baxter
7:45 pm - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
9 pm - Brett Dennen

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Farmers' Market Friday
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
11 am - 1 pm

Join your downtown co-workers at the Nashville Farmers' Market and pick up a complimentary bag of freshly harvested produce.*  Enjoy music while eating lunch at one of the 11 restaurants inside the Market House and shop with any of the 50 farmers, artisans, and merchants inside and outside in sheds that day. It is very easy to get there … just hop on the Music City Circuit Blue Line for a FREE round trip ride!  

*while supplies last
 

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PAPER CLIP PRIVILEGES In order to take advantage of all of these perks, please fasten a paper clip to your collar, lapel or pocket to receive giveaways and discounts. Work ID cards and business cards are also acceptable. Offers are good on Monday, October 3 through Friday, October 7 only unless otherwise specified.

 

 

 

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