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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 18h

Celebrate Gothsgiving with us at our 4th Annual Cemetery Picnic on Sunday, Nov. 9 from Noon to 3PM at the Nashville City Cemetery. Free. All ages! 🪦 🥀🦇🖤

#goth #gothpicnic #gothbats #gothbatsnashville #cemeterypicnic #nashvillegoth #nashvillecitycemetery

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Second Chance Sale! 🚨 If you missed our last Goth Bats Nashville clothing swap, come by the Nashville Punk Flea Market this Sunday Oct. 12 from
Noon to 6PM! 🖤🦇 All proceeds will go to the @nashvillepride.bsky.social! 🌈

#nashvillepunkfleamarket #punk #goth #altfashion #fleamarket #pride

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 14d

See you at our next event — a cemetery picnic at Nashville City Cemetery! 🪦 🥀🖤🦇 #goth #gothpicnic #nashville #nashvillegoth #cemeterypicnic #gothbats #gothbatsnashville

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · 16d

I’m so excited we got to meet @treasvremusic.bsky.social the day after we saw them perform in Nashville! 🎶🦇🙌🔥 Thanks for coming to our @gothbats.bsky.social clothing swap! #goth #gothbats #gothswap #thrift #gothbatsnashville #treasvre

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 14d

We did it!! With your generous help, @gothbats.bsky.social raised money for the ACLU of Tennessee & The Catio! 🦇🖤😻

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 21d

More highlights of #goth #alt clothing that will be available at our #GothSwap & Sale this Sunday, Sept. 28… 🖤🦇🤘 See you there!

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · 21d

🦇🖤 GOTH BATS SWAP & SALE! 🖤🦇
🛍️🛒Our third annual goth & alt clothing swap and sale will take place this Sunday, Sept. 28 from Noon to 6PM at Cyanide Cider in South Nashville, TN. ALL AGES. ✨
Proceeds go to ACLU & The Catio. 🦇🖤🕷️

#GothBatsNashville #GothSwap #BatBucks #goth #nashville #thrifty

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Laura Collins has been creating limited edition merch for our Sept. 28 GOTHBATS 3rd Annual Goth/Alt Swap & Sale! 🦇🤌These items will all be available for purchase at our event. Proceeds benefit ACLU of Tennessee and The Catio. 😻 #goth #gothbats #thrift

Event Details: www.facebook.com/share/19bQsq...

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

We’ll be at Stay; Fest on Saturday, Sept. 13 in support of the Mental Health Initiative. Join us at The Cobra Nashville (2511 Gallatin Ave.) from 3-8PM. 🐍 Tickets are available on EventBrite.

FB Event Details: facebook.com/events/s/sta...

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Mourning Candle @mourningcandle.bsky.social · Jul 2

Nashville’s new mental health music festival STAY;FEST will take place on Sat. Sept. 13 at The Cobra! $20 ADV. $25 Door. 18+. 3PM Doors. 🕯️🦇🎶

See you there!

www.eventbrite.com/e/venue-fron...

#mentalhealth #musicfestival

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · Aug 11

Introducing ♻️✨ Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy ✂️🖤, in collaboration with @gothbats.bsky.social, the bold new line of upcycled clothes by “Krafty” Kat Gaume, turning donated threads into rebellious, one-of-a-kind fashion. #upcycling

irenewrites.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/r...

Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy: Upcycled Goth Gear Gets New Life

♻️✨ Meet Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy: Upcycled Goth Gear Gets New Life ✂️🖤 – Introducing the bold new line of upcycled clothes turning donated threads into rebellious, one-of-a-kind fashion. Susta…

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Leslie Benson @lesliebenson.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎉 Can’t believe it’s already been a whole year since our @gothbats.bsky.social feature in the @nashvillescene.com! Huge thanks again to Hannah Herner for the article. 🦇🖤

Take a little trip down memory lane:
👉 www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...

#Throwback #GothBats #NashvilleScene #Goth

In the Club: GOTHBATS

It’s hard to be a goth in the American South, but what the lifestyle lacks in practicality, it makes up for in community.

www.nashvillescene.com

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Admin Laura Collins has been creating limited edition @gothbats.bsky.social merch for our Sept. 28 #GothSwap! These items will all be available for purchase at our event. Proceeds benefit ACLU Tennessee and The Catio. 😻 #goth #bats #gothbats #thrift

FB Event Details: facebook.com/events/s/got...

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

We’ve been trying different spooky ciders to get ready for our #GothSwap next month at Cyanide Cider (410 Woodbine St., Nashville)! 🤌🍻👻 🦇

FB Event Details: facebook.com/events/s/got...

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our @gothbats.bsky.social admin have been hard at work sorting donations for you! 🖤🦇 Thanks to everyone who has already donated and supported our upcoming #GothSwap event!

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

More HOT & SPOOKY donations from our generous community of contributors for our upcoming charity Goth Swap! 🦇🙌 THANK YOU! 🖤🦇

Event Details & Parking Info: facebook.com/events/s/got...

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

How you get BatBucks🦇 for donating your clothes to our #GothSwap: 1 grocery bag of donations equals 1 BatBuck🦇 (worth $13 of inventory). 1 large garbage bag equals 2 BatBucks. Get up to 6 BatBucks total for your donation! 🙌 #goth #gothbats #thrifty #gothbatsnashville #gothswap #batbucks

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Here are highlights from our donated clothing so far for our Third Annual Goth Bats Goth/Alt Clothing Swap & Sale. 🎉 We still need your support! Donate clothes at our Sept. 12 5:30PM Dropoff at Cyanide Cider, Nashville. 🖤🦇 Thanks! #goth #gothfashion #darkandthrify #nashvilleevents

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

By reducing textile waste, designer Krafty Kat of @gothbats.bsky.social is promoting sustainable fashion through her limited-edition upcycling. Get your hands on an exclusive Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy piece at our upcoming #GothSwap on Sunday, Sept. 28! ♻️✨🦇

FB event: facebook.com/events/s/got...

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Introducing Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy ✂️🖤 a collab with @gothbats.bsky.social, the bold new line of upcycled clothes by Krafty Kat Gaume, turning donated threads into rebellious, unique fashion. Article by @lesliebenson.bsky.social.

#UpcycledFashion

irenewrites.wordpress.com/2025/08/11/r...

Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy: Upcycled Goth Gear Gets New Life

♻️✨ Meet Rebel Stitch x Pretty Grungy: Upcycled Goth Gear Gets New Life ✂️🖤 – Introducing the bold new line of upcycled clothes turning donated threads into rebellious, one-of-a-kind fashion. Susta…

irenewrites.wordpress.com

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our final #GothSwap Clothing Drop-Off will be on Friday, Sept. 12 at Cyanide Cider, Nashville) from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Bring your gently used goth/alt clothing in exchange for BatBucks to use at our upcoming swap.🧥💀

You don’t have to donate to shop the swap, but it is highly encouraged. 🙌 Thank you! 🦇✨

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Save the Date! Our next Goth Bats Nashville Goth/Alt Clothing Swap & Sale will be ALL AGES on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 from Noon to 6PM at Cyanide Cider in South Nashville, TN! 🍎 ☠️ 🍻 🖤🦇🛍️ Free entry! Proceeds go to ACLU Tennessee and The Catio. 😻

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Aug 30

Join us at Stay; Fest mental health awareness music festival at The Cobra Nashville on Sat. Sept. 13 from 3-8PM.

We’ll have limited quantities of our new merch, designed by admin Laura Collins, so get them while you can! Proceeds go to local charities. 🖤🦇 Thanks for your support! #goth #gothbats

GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Oct 1

NYX posing in the final iconic look by Pretty Grungy.

Fae managed to strut in a very tight outfit: this belted mesh piece covers faer from neck to ankles, constraints every few inches

Nyx masterfully models the long sleeves outfit next to emcee Ms.K, to the applause of the audience

Rear shot of Nyx looking cinched, dramatically posing to onlooker's enjoyment

Nyx in the middle of the runway, one calf posed back with an arm across faer hip

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GOTHBATS Nashville @gothbats.bsky.social · Oct 1

The second look by Pretty Grungy, modeled by Lola Corbitt.

Her walk was interrupted with members of the crowd dowsing her with their drinks.

Liquid changed the colour of this garment from pure white to blood red.

Lola furiously turns towards the crowd, water droplets falling around her. The corset has changed colour across her front, and the crowd looks aghast

Lola has reached the end of the runway, and is shaking off from the second thrown drink. She wears a mesh skirt with knee high boots

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