Festivals

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Food
A taste of Tennessee’s food festivals
Use this list to plan your Tennessee foodie adventures this spring, summer, and fall.
April 15, 2026 03:39 PM
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Dylan Aycock
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville
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March 24, 2026
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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.
July 24, 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.
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Culture
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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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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