Fall weather brings out numerous festivals in Nashville

Can you believe it’s halfway through September already? The weather is gorgeous, the leaves are about to change and you can just taste the anticipation of fall in the air. Luckily there are lots of reasons to get outside in the next couple of weeks. Check out the festivals happening around town! (all events are free unless otherwise noted) September 19-21: 32nd Annual African Street Festival Location: Hadley Park (near TSU) This festival celebrates all things African. It features African dance, art, ethnic cuisines and vendors. You can go on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 20 & 27, October 4, 11, & 18: Musicians Corner Location: Centennial Park Musician’s Corner is like a chill version of Live On The Green. This event is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the next five Saturdays! You can catch acts like The Delta Saints, The Vespers, Dave Barnes and more! Come hungry because there’s always a ton of food trucks. September 20: Buchanan Log House Folk Festival Location: 2910 Elm Hill Pike, 37214 Feeling folksy? Then check out this festival where you can find artisans practicing 19th century skills like spinning, blacksmithing, basket-weaving and making anything from candles to soap to chairs. You can also shop and eat food from local vendors at the Buchanan Market Place. Visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 26-28: Nashville Flea Market Location: Nashville Fairgrounds If you have never been to the Nashville Flea Market, you are in for a treat. It’s perfect for grabbing those random items you won’t find...

Lumination Newscast, Sept. 26, 2013

In the sixth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Madeline Smith and Joe Sanderson are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Brianna Langley fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Janice Ng give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, Kelly Dean gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week’s newscast sheds light on the merging of the English and Foreign Language Departments, offers a look into what the Lipscomb community thinks of Obamacare, takes a look at the new change of optional minors on graduation plans, shows highlights of the Lady Bisons’ volleyball match against Kentucky, gives an update on the shuttle service and features a recap of the 31st annual African Street Festival. Also featured this week are a look at Almost Golf, some insight into the upcoming Nashville Choreographer’s Canvas and an array of student opinions of the new Apple software update. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...

Lumination Newscast, Sept. 20, 2012

In this week’s installment of Lumination News, Crystal Davis and Jeremy Keck are behind the news desk to update you about what’s going on at Lipscomb Erica Aburto shares what’s new in politics, Ariel Jones has your entertainment news, Jael Teme updates you on the weather forecast and Nicci Carney brings you up to speed on sports. Videos feature information about a Metro Planning Commission meeting and how it affects Lipscomb’s expansion plan, a meningitis death at MTSU and how you can stay healthy, bicycle safety tips, one professor’s perspective on violence in the Middle East, a Lipscomb missions event, Lipscomb’s coffee house event on Thursdays, a Mexican Independence Day celebration, the African Street Festival, and Nashville Spotlight on the 12th South Farmers’ Market....