Festivals

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Stroll around the Wedgewood-Houston and Chestnut Hill neighborhoods while marveling at local art installations when Artville returns Sept. 27-29.
The festival returns to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin for its 10th anniversary from Saturday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 29.
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Launch Tennessee’s 3686 event returns to Nashville, TN for three days of specialty programming geared toward entrepreneurs across the tech, investment, leadership spheres — and beyond.
Shake up the end of your warm weather fun by adding Summer Shakespeare to your weekend calendar. The event returns for its 36th season beginning Aug. 29.
Lights, camera, action. Here’s what to know about the annual film festival held at multiple venues across the Nashville area.
The event celebrating all things tomato returns to Five Points on Friday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The 18th annual foodie event celebrating all things hot chicken returns to Nashville’s East Park on Thursday, July 4.
Make the most of the warm weather with outdoor festivities, block parties, live tunes, and holiday-centered activities happening in Music City this summer.
The inaugural event at Sanders Ferry Park runs Saturday, May 11 through Sunday, May 12 with demonstrations, artisans, community booths, and more.
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Whether they love the outdoors, hands-on learning, or creative outlets, there’s something on this list for every kind of kid.
The free event returns to Nashville with a focus on weather safety and forecasting ahead of peak severe weather season.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts over one million bird lovers nationwide to help record the bird population — here’s how you can get involved in Nashville.
Some are brand new, others have been around for years — but all of these Nashville-area festivals are on the calendar for 2026.
Billy Strings? Check. Rascal Flatts? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
Volunteer opportunities are still available across Nashville, with options ranging from outreach efforts to in-person cleanups.
The Jefferson Street Sound Museum and the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music were officially designated this week.
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