Bellevue Area Examiner September 2026: Chick-Fil-A, Five Below, Homeless Situation & More

 

Full moon over Bellevue Place

Bellevue Area Examiner: What’s going on in Bellevue, TN, in September 2026? Bellevue Activities, Chick-Fil-A, Five Below, Michaels, Walgreens, New Day Church Bellevue’s Homeless Panhandlers, and More!

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Ongoing Bellevue Activities & Entertainment

• Ford Ice Center: Open for public ice skating, hockey clinics, and Nashville Predatorspractice sessions.
• AMC Theatres: Catch new releases and blockbusters at the 12-screen AMC Bellevue 12featuring reclined seating and hot food.
• Red Caboose Park: A favorite weekend family spot featuring a playground, walking trails, and open green spaces. 
• Bellevue One Shopping Center: Shopping for the family, pets, shoes, groceries and more. Convenient dining.

Honesty Is Alive & Well in Bellevue

My small, black billfold fell out of my pocket in the Publix parking lot at night this week. I discovered it was missing 20 minutes later and went back to Publix to look for it. While I was searching, I received this message. Thank you, Donna Boggs, for helping to confirm my faith in humanity. 

Petco September Calendar

Five Below Now Hiring

Five Below is now hiring. Apply at five below.com.

Burlington Outlet Under Renovations as New Five Below Goes in

If you have notice the renovations inside Burlington and the fact that a section of the store is now roped off, the news is a Five Below is going in at the far end of Bellevue One. It will have its own new entrance once the new construction begins. 

Chick-Fil-A September Events

Bellevue Chick-Fil-A is hosting Bingo, Sunrise Socials,  and other events in September. 

Fall Is in the Air at Bellevue Walgreens

Walgreens on Hwy. 70 has added their fall merchandise displays. 

Michael’s Expands Fabrics, Fall Merchandise out, Balloons for All Seasons

Michael’s is expanding their fabric and yarn section sections which now have more space on the other side of the store. Fall has flung all over the store with pumpkins and autumn decor and crafts everywhere. The balloon section continues to add more seasonal and novelty balloons. 

Bellevue’s New Day Church Plans 8th Birthday and 8th Annual Fall Fest

New Day Church in West Nashville is celebrating their 8th birthday on Sunday, September 27, with a special service and a luncheon after the service. Members and guests are all invited. 

The church will also host its 8th annual Fall Fest at Red Caboose Park on October 25, 2026. The event is free with games, fall displays and lots of candy. Details coming up. 

The church meets on Sundays at 10 am at the Bellevue Community Center. 

What Is Going on with the Homeless Situation in Bellevue?

Why has there been a noticeable surge in panhandling and unhoused individuals congregating across Bellevue the past several years???

Recently, I watched a vehicle drop at least three men off at the intersection across from the Shell station on Highway 70 South. As I waited at the light, I watched one immediately head to a familiar spot on Coley Davis next to the station, another walk toward the I-140 exit, and the third go inside the Shell station itself. Where did they come from, and who brought them here?

This isn't an isolated incident. At times, individuals have set up camp with their luggage next to the CVS at Bellevue Plaza. Down near Dollar Tree, people regularly wander behind the building, through the store, and down into the nearby creek bed. I used to walk my dog in that area during the evenings, but I now make a point to go before dark out of concern for my personal safety.

Local business owners and staff report feeling equally strained:

 Retail Security: A former manager at Dollar Tree recounted ongoing issues with property theft and store disruption.

 Private Security Costs: A pharmacist at CVS and manager at T.J. Maxx shared similar frustration, noting that the strip center eventually resorted to hiring private security officers because response from law enforcement has been virtually non-existent and patrons no longer feel secure.

 Traffic Hazards: Just today, after driving through the McDonald’s drive-thru, a woman was standing directly in the middle of the entrance lane, attempting to flag down incoming cars and blocking traffic. When I parked, she hollered and approached my vehicle, prompting me to lock my doors and roll up my windows. The McDonald’s manager confirmed he had already called the police regarding the driveway being blocked, but reported that no officers had arrived.

According to local store management, calls to dispatch often yield no response, leaving private property owners and customers to navigate these encounters on their own. 

Besides the safety factor, trash from these individuals has become another issue. There are frequently piles of trash left on the sidewalks by these individuals. I have watched them leave their litter and amble away. I see them leave bags of trash in front of businesses and even in shopping carts.

What is the city’s actual plan for addressing public safety and regional displacement in Bellevue? Residents and local business owners deserve clear answers—and a real response—from our local officials.

Construction at Bellevue Place

What is all the construction going on at Bellevue Place across from Jonathan’s? Parking has been fenced off of different areas for months.  According to employees there, new electric charging stations are going in at the end of every row of parking. 

Bellevue Farmers Market

Bellevue’s Farmers Market is held every Thursday night at Red Caboose Park from 4 to 7 PM. Organic produce, crafts, local businesses, music, food and more can be found.

Bellevue Park & Red Caboose Park: Great Fun But with Rules

Bellevue Park is a great place to have fun, but both the park and the track have rules posted to keep them safe and fun for everyone. NO BICYCLES OR WHEELED TRANSPORT ON THE WALKING TRACK. .  Read more.