It's officially "Gilmore Girls" season and one Nashville coffee shop is bringing a touch of Stars Hollow to Music City.
Nashville-basedPrickly Pear Coffee Co. will host "Coffee + Cookies with Luke Danes," a "Gilmore Girls"-themed experience featuring actor Scott Patterson, who portrayed Luke Danes, the beloved diner owner at the center of the show's fictional Connecticut town.
The 45-minute event will include a conversation with Patterson, a photo booth session, a coffee of the attendee's choice and a hands-on cookie decorating class.
The cult classic, which celebrated its25th anniversary in 2025, has maintained a devoted following thanks to its cozy small-town setting and unmistakable fall aesthetic. For many fans, the arrival of cooler temperatures
and changing leaves signals the start of anotherGilmore Girls rewatch.
Here's what to know about the upcoming event.
Nashville coffee shop brings 'Gilmore Girl's' diner to Music City
The "Coffee + Cookies with Luke Danes" experience will take place Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Prickly Pear Coffee Co.'s Gulch location, 645 Division St.
Tickets are available online for $249, and attendees will receive a confirmation email after purchase to use as their check-in pass on the day of the event.
According to the coffee shop, ticket prices will increase beginning Oct. 11. Autographs are not included with admission but can be purchased for an additional fee.
In addition to a conversation with Patterson and other event activities, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Gilmore Girls-inspired cookie decorating class led by a local baker. Class times vary by event date, for more information visit www.pricklypearcoffee.com.
What is 'Gilmore Girls' about?
"Gilmore Girls" follows the close relationship between mother and daughter Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, portrayed by Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, as they navigate life, love and coffee in the quirky fictional town of Stars Hollow.
According to the "Gilmore Girls" wiki, the series is known for its fast-paced dialogue, pop culture references and the dynamic mother-daughter duo’s love of caffeine.
Young, single mother Lorelai runs the town’s bed-and-breakfast, the Independence Inn, alongside her best friend and chef, Sookie — portrayed by Melissa McCarthy — while also navigating weekly dinners with her eccentric, wealthy parents.
Rory, a studious and introverted teen whose dream of attending Harvard began at age three, is a sophomore at the prestigious, fictional Chilton prep school. According to the wiki, Rory is a high school sophomore at the start of the series and a recent college graduate by the finale.
Earlier this year, HBO Max announced plans for a new "Gilmore Girls" documentary that will explore the legacy of the series.
The project is set to feature interviews with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino and cast members, along with never-before-seen outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and script pages. A release date has not yet been announced.
Why is fall known as 'Gilmore Girls' season?
As countless TikTok videos suggest, fall is the season for watching "Gilmore Girls," solidifying its status as a comfort show for many.
But what makes the series so closely tied to this time of year?
Much of the show’s storyline centers around Rory’s academic life, meaning many episodes take place in the fall, when school is starting. Summer is often skipped entirely in the "Gilmore Girls" universe. Additionally, the series originally premiered in early October, further linking it to autumn.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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