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Where to see tree lightings in the Nashville area

It’s tree lighting season, so we rounded up 11 opportunities to get festive in the Middle Tennessee area.

A tree with purple shining lights

See this 48-ft LED tree at Tanger Outlets Nashville. | Photo by NASHtoday

‘Tis the season to kick off the holidays. Nashville will soon get a little brighter with the lighting of the city’s 30-ft Norway spruce at Public Square Park.

Attend the annual lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. to see 5,500 lights illuminate the tree. The event will also feature performances by the Andrew Jackson Elementary School choir + singer and actress Grace Leer.

Bonus: Bring an unwrapped toy for the MNPD’s Christmas Basket Program.

Looking for other tree lighting ceremonies? These local and regional events will have you feeling festive.

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