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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 02, 2025 02:08 PM
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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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A Jacksonian holiday experience at The Hermitage
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The country’s largest lantern festival, right here in Nashville
Tickets are available online for this beloved local tradition at the Nashville Zoo, along with other fun holiday happenings.
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Fall festivities + 75,000 pumpkins at Cheekwood Harvest
Cheekwood Harvest, presented by Tractor Supply Co., brings two months of fall fun to the estate and gardens, including continued festivities after dark every Thursday at the all new Harvest NIGHTS.
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Fall festivals, foodie events, and Halloween fun in Nashville
Fall festival season in Nashville, Tennessee is right around the corner. Add these local events to your calendar to stay busy until the leaves are no longer crunchy.
August 21, 2025
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Events
Ultimate guide to Nashville-area fairs
Fair season is here — the Williamson County Fair, Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, and The Nashville Fair are all making their seasonal return.
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17 farmers markets to find fresh food in Nashville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 17 farmers markets in Nashville and surrounding towns.
July 16, 2025
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Culture
Taste of Iceland lands in Nashville for a three-day celebration
The festival will highlight Icelandic food, music, and more at venues across Music City.
June 3, 2025
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Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival blooms downtown
The festival returns to Nashville’s Public Square Park — where beautiful cherry blossoms bloom every year — on Saturday, April 12.
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From banana pudding to Moon Pies, a map of TN’s food festivals
Use this map to plan your Tennessee foodie adventures this spring, summer, and fall.
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Nashville Comedy Festival celebrates 11 years of laughs
Nashville Comedy Festival unites Nashville acts and national headliners for 11 days of comedy at Bridgestone Arena, Zanies, and other local venues.
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