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Food
Music City Hot Chicken Festival is bringing the heat
The 18th annual foodie event celebrating all things hot chicken returns to Nashville’s East Park on Thursday, July 4.
June 27, 2024 02:13 PM
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Dylan Aycock
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Summer events happening in and around Nashville
Make the most of the warm weather with outdoor festivities, block parties, live tunes, and holiday-centered activities happening in Music City this summer.
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Craft your perfect weekend: Hendersonville Arts Festival by the lake
The inaugural event at Sanders Ferry Park runs Saturday, May 11 through Sunday, May 12 with demonstrations, artisans, community booths, and more.
May 3, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Farmers markets in Nashville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 13 farmers markets around Nashville.
April 10, 2024
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Spring events happening in and around Nashville
Check out spring and flower-themed events happening in and around Music City in this seasonal guide.
March 13, 2024
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See 400+ performers at the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
Hear your favorite songs like never before at this five-day songwriting celebration.
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You’re in for a frightfully good time at the Haunted Museum Storytelling Festival
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For the love of art, mark your calendars for Artville
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Food
Veg out at Nashville VegFest
The 9th annual Nashville VegFest is a free event taking over East Park on Sunday, Sept. 17.
September 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Musicians on a stage with purple, blue, and orange light hues during Americanafest's 2022 Americana Honors & Awards ceremony
Festivals
Get ready for five days of musical showcases at Americanafest
Americanafest’s conference element brings together artists, industry professionals, and fans for panel sessions and networking opportunities.
September 8, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Cheekwood Harvest: The six-week fall festival fit for the whole family
Nashvillians can enjoy festive fall fun with the Pumpkin Village, Thursday Night Out, Harvest classes + workshops, music in the beer garden, and much more from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 29.
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