RECIPE #5420 / LINDA CARMAN / MARTHA WHITE: Linda made Country Italian Sausage Pie. For a copy of the recipe, click here: http://bit.ly/1JYAPo7. You can find more great recipes at www.marthawhite.com.
MONEY SAVING IDEAS / MARY HANCE / MS. CHEAP: Ms. Cheap told us about lots of fun free and cheap weekend festivals and events. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Festival is Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the church grounds at 4905 Franklin Pike. Admission is $3 and free for people 12 and under. Go to http://nashvillegreekfestival.com for more information.
The "Nashville Italian Lights Festival" is Friday - Sunday on the grounds of St. Pius X Classical Academy, located at 2750 Tucker Road in North Nashville. For more information, go to www.italianlights.org.
Saturday is the 9th annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival, with races on the river and some parades and music on land on the east bank across from downtown. Go to www.nashvilledragonboat.org for more information.
The Tennessee Volksfest, celebrating all things German with beer, food, and music at the Nashville Farmers Market is set for Saturday and Sunday and also Sept. 19-20. Go to www.tennesseevolksfest.com for more info.
Fairview's Bowie Park and Nature Center is the host site for the Fairview Area Chamber of Commerce's 31st annual "Nature Fest" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday. Nature Fest is free, but there is a suggested $10 parking donation.
MAKERS MARKET / CHRIS THOMAS / MADE SOUTH: Chris gave us a preview of the new Made South Market event featuring artisans, makers, chefs, musicians and artists from all over The South. On Friday, Harlinsdale Farm will be hosting a BBQ & Bourbon Market Presale from 6pm- 10pm (Cost is $197) and Saturday's Markers Market is from 10am to 5pm (Cost is $17 in advance and $20 at the door). Made South tickets can be purchased at www.MADESOUTH.com/events and ten percent of proceeds will benefit the new Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center.
