Two of the most anticipated events on the Nashville/Middle Tennessee Jewish Community calendar return on October 22.

All are welcome to the 8th Annual Kosher Nashville Hot Chicken Festival PLUS 2nd Annual Jewish Arts & Music Festival taking place at the Gordon Jewish Community Center on October 22. The events occur simultaneously on the lower soccer field by the outdoor pool. Gates open at noon sharp, and if you are planning to come for the Kosher Hot Chicken we recommend you arrive early as chicken will be available during the 12-3(ish) window, however the event will continue on beyond that. This year Hattie B’s Hot Chicken will be selling full portions with classic crinkle cut fries, plus there will be eight teams competing in a variety of categories. Tasting tickets will be needed for team samples, which can be purchased online or at the gates (there will be four registers this year). Will The Temple maintain its win from 2022? We don't know but need your help to decide!

On the live music front, JAM Festival has another impressive lineup of talent coming from Boston, New York, Los Angles, Israel, and right here in Nashville.

Lineup

· C Lanzbom & Noah Solomin of Soulfarm

· Distant Cousins

· Them Vibes

· Jacob’s Ladder Bluegrass Band

· Yair Levi

· Jonathan Yudkin

· YOSHA

 

Beyond kosher hot chicken, we welcome Holy Smokes Kosher BBQ, Melissa & Sons Bakery, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. Cold beer will also be flowing and feature a variety of local brews from Blackstone and Nashville Brewing Company. On the arts front festival guests will be able to shop Judaica from both The Temple and West End Synagogue, Jennifer Hinson Art, East Tasty Candy Company, Headdy Hardware, 32 Thoughts Boutique, Studio 316, Sweet Baby Flames Candles, and more. Vendors will accept cash or cards, so come ready to shop! The kid zone will also expand with 3 inflatables, dedicated kid zone staff, arts & crafts, face painting, and the return of a chesed (kindness) project.

These events are made possible by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about this

community, but we must thank our incredible donors that make it possible and FREE to attend. Thanks go out to the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville, Gordon JCC, Novick Law, Blackstone Brewing Co., Zander Insurance, Sherith Israel, The Temple, West End Synagogue, Congregation Micah, Tennessee Sign Company, Boon Legal, TN Premier Locksmith, The Kupin Group, Hattie B’s, and Rhizome Productions.

You can learn more about these events at www.nashjamfest.com and www.kosherhotchicken.com. See you Sunday October 22, bring out the entire family and invite all of your friends. L’Chaim!