Give back to Nashville

58 ways to serve the community and volunteer in Nashville

Hands on Nashville members pick up lumber outside.

Teamwork makes the dream work, especially when it’s for a great cause. | Photo by @blizzardzhusky via Hands on Nashville

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Nashville to give your time to. Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 29 ways to get involved in Music City.

Natural-born teachers + mentors

Nashville Adult Literacy Council | Volunteers are trained and matched with English language learners and literacy learners for virtual one-on-one tutoring. All matches are based on availability and other preferences.

United Way’s Raise Your Hand | Tutors work in classrooms after school with teachers to assist students in first through fourth grades needing extra attention in reading and math. The program serves Williamson County Schools, Franklin Special School District, and Robertson County Schools.

If you’re interested in healthcare

Nashville CARES | Volunteers assist programs across nutrition, fundraising, education, administration, special events, and the clinic to support the mission to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic across Middle Tennessee. A minimum of a six-month time commitment is required and the number of hours you serve are up to you.

Alive | Support Middle Tennessee’s hospice community via opportunities across a variety of specializations like hair styling, bedside music, and storytelling.

For the outdoorsy types

Hands on Nashville | This organization supports more than 200 nonprofits, civic agencies, and schools with a specific program dedicated to disaster relief as a partner for volunteer activation and management in Metro Nashville’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

Tennessee State Parks | A variety of opportunities include maintenance and construction of trails, campground hosting, and signage projects.

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Today

AmericanaFest | Tues., Sept. 13-Sat., Sept. 17 | Times vary | Locations vary | $125+ | Hear from a variety of artists playing across iconic Nashville venues. 🎤

Wednesday

OneRepublic + NEEDTOBREATHE | Wed., Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $30+ | Join the rock bands on their “Never Ending Summer” tour.
Gentle Yoga | Wed., Sept. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Bellevue branch | Free | This gentle yoga class is designed for all-levels of yogis who want to breathe, move, and nourish their poses. 🧘

Thursday

“Best of Country” Dinner & Show | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr. | $33+ | Experience country music from the past and present at this dinner show.
Drop-In Drawing | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Frist Art Museum | Price of admission | All skill levels are welcome and materials are provided on a first come, first served basis.

Friday

Testament | Fri., Sept. 16 | 6:50 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl | $29.50+ | The “Bay Strikes Back” tour will also include performances by Exodus and Death Angel.
Grand Ole Opry | Fri., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | Opry House | $200 | See performances by Brad Paisley, Spencer Crandall, Caylee Hammack, and more.

Saturday

2022 Music City Rose Show | Sat., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Cheekwood | $20+ | More than 60 of the most accomplished, award-winning rosarians will compete for awards in multiple categories. 🌹
Climbing Day at Bells Bend Park | Sat., Sept. 17 | 1-3 p.m. | Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Beginners and pros are welcome for this indoor climb.

Sunday

Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Sun., Sept. 18 | 1:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $15+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in the last game of this match-up. ⚾

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Arts

“The Diary of Anne Frank” at Nashville Children’s Theatre

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Anne Frank’s account continues to serve as an essential part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of human history. | Photo provided by the Nashville Children’s Theatre

A new adaptation of one of the world’s most transcendently powerful stories is being performed at Nashville Children’s Theatre.

The world stage premiere of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which tracks the lives of eight people in hiding during WWII, will run through Sun., Oct. 2 at Nashville Children’s Theatre.

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Weather

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Open

Cummins Station has struck gold with this addition. Hanna Bee Coffee has opened a pop-up Gold Bar, serving signature favorites like the made-in-house banana bread, cotton candy-infused iced latte, and the Gold Brew. ☕

Eat

A homerun for foodies. Sinema is hosting baseball-themed “Angel’s Envy in the Outfield” Wed., Sept. 14 in the upstairs lounge from 5-8 p.m. Patrons can expect spirits from Angel’s Envy + bites from Porter Road Butcher. (Nashville Scene)

Biz

Mt. Juliet commercial center Charlie’s Place is finalizing its retail lineup. Locally-owned cafe Truleigh Scrumptious, Honey Baked Ham Co., and a photography studio are expected to open in the space, in addition to two more future buildings sharing musical-themed names. (The Tennessean)

Try This

In honor of National Biscuit Month, Loveless Cafe is hiding 12 golden tickets inside Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix at participating retailers beginning Fri., Sept. 16. Each ticket is good for a $150 gift card and one skip-the-line pass for the cafe. (Rutherford County Source)

Award

12 South’s Locust has been named Food & Wine Magazine’s “Restaurant of the Year.” The publication recognizes Locust’s “incredible sense of hospitality” as a defining characteristic and notes the minimal menu is anything but simplistic. 🏆 (Food & Wine)

Read

Nashville-based national news correspondent Megan Alexander has announced the pre-sale release of her new children’s book, “The Magic of a Small Town Christmas.” The release comes in conjunction of a new season of her TV show, “Small Town Christmas.” Get a personalized copy.

Seasonal

Kids 4 Christmas is returning to Ryman Auditorium Mon., Nov. 21 for its 40th anniversary benefitting underserved Nashville children. Chris Young will headline the show with supporting performances by Phil Vassar, Essex County, and The Frontmen. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. 🎄

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